Eye Care Program. No later than the first day of the month following hire, unless hire date is the first day of the month, then immediately, the Employer agrees to pay the full premium for optical insurance for all full-time and regular part-time employees and their dependents. Benefits shall consist of: (a) One eye examination during a period of twenty-four (24) consecutive months for an adult covered by this plan. One eye examination during a period of twelve (12) consecutive months for children under 19 years of age. The benefits shall consist of the prevailing and customary charge less a $10.00 co-payment by the covered person. (b) One pair of lenses or contact lenses during a period of twenty-four (24) consecutive months for an adult covered by this plan. One pair of lenses or contact lenses during a period of twelve (12) consecutive months for children under 19 years of age. The maximum benefit shall consist of $75 less a $10.00 co-payment by the covered person ($110.00 for contacts). Effective April 1, 1997, Bi-focals, tri-focals, etc., shall be increased by $25.00. (c) Frames during a period of twenty-four (24) consecutive months for an adult covered by this plan. Children under 19 years of age, once during a period of twelve (12) consecutive months. The maximum benefit shall be $60.00. (d) The Employer reserves the right to self-fund the eye care program provided the benefits remain the same.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Tentative Agreement