The Retirees' Newsletter

The Retirees's Association ( Faculty, Librarian, Administrator), University of Windsor, Windsor, Ont. Canada

Vol X,, No. 3, June 2000

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

Memoriam

With deep sadness we record the deaths of two former members of University of Windsor in April 2000.

Madelaine Beaupre Aged 80, died on April 18, 2000 at Windsor Regional Hospital Metropolitan Campus. Beloved daughter of the late Wilfred and Georgiana Beaupre. Predeceased by sisters, Jeannette Charlebois (1986) and Cecile Lassaline (1984) and one brother Leon Beaupre (1998). Ms Beaupre was a long time staff member in Assumption University administrative offices. She was the most graceful lady that one could ever meet. She retired in 1985 and continued to be a member of WURA since its inception in 1990. Funeral Service was held on April 25, 2000 from Windsor Chapel then to St. John Vianney Church for Funeral Mass. Interment Heavenly Rest Cemetery.

Robert Joseph Doyle Passed away on April 28, 2000 at the age of 73 years. Beloved husband of Theresa Madeline. Loving father of Robert, Dolores Maillet and husband Marc, John and Wife Sandy and Maureen. Dear grandfather of Madeleine and Nadine Maillet, Shawn and Colin Doyle. Through his teaching for 45 years, he made many acquaintances and friends at the University and put many studentson the quest for science. He originally wanted to be an architect after a Bachelor's degree in Arts (english major) and and MA in Philosophy. After taking a philosophy of science course he changed direction. Got a second Master's degree in microbiology and later a Ph.D. In his retirement years, he enjoyed painting, writing and travel with his beloved Theresa. Funeral mass was conducted at Assumption Church by his brother Most Reverend James L. Doyle, Bishop of Peterborough on May 2, 2000 following which he was cremated.

Suggestions to WUFA Pension & Benefits Committee

By Stan Cunningham, John Meyer and Datta Pillay

The above three retiree members on WUFA Pension & Benefits Committee suggested to that Committee, that the following concerns be considered by the WUFA Committee and recommend the same to the Contract Committee, in time to formulate the Contract Proposals.

1. Progressively move to full coverage of health benefits and equivalent (dollar value) for those who reside out of country.

2. Investigate the establishment of a supplemental fund (external to the pension plan) to distribute a percentage of future pension surplus to retirees

3. Examine the feasibility of improving the MG formula to 1.5

4. Examine the feasibility of improving indexation

5. Initiate a four-year moving average for determining the retirees' MPC pension

6. Examine the cost effectiveness of setting up a reserve to ensure that MPC pensions will not decline

University of Windsor Faculty Retirees Benefits Plan with Green Shield Services as of May 1, 2000

Upon retirement, members of the Faculty Pension Plan are eligible at their own expense to enrol in one of the following Green Shield Health Benefits packages.



Option One

Single Family
Prescription Drugs 111.85 263.67
Dental 18.53 41.60
Semi-Private 9.67 24.22
Extended Health 18.81 52.65
Out of Province 10.85 21.69
Monthly Total 169.71 403.83

Option Two

Single

Family

Prescription Drugs

111.85

 263.67
Semi-Private 9.67 24.22
Extended Health 18.81 52.65
Out of Province 10.85 21.69
Monthly Total 151.18 362.23

Option Three

Single

Family

Dental

 18.53 41.60
Semi-Private 9.67 24.22
Extended Health 18.81 52.65
Out of Province 10.85 21.69
Monthly Total 57.86 140.16

Benefits include the following:

Prescription Drugs: This plan is a $ 1.00 co-pay which provides coverage for all medication prescribed by law, syringes, needles, insulin and diabetic testing agents. It does not include non-prescription drugs, vitamins, blood and blood plasma or patent medicines.

Dental Plan: The dental plan offers 100% of basic coverage and 50% for dentures. Treatment involving crowns, bridgework or periodontal services over $ 300.00 require pre-approval from Green Shield. There is also a $ 1,500.00 orthodontic lifetime maximum.

Semi-Private: Semi-private services does not have a deductible or a maximum level of benefit.

Extended Health Care: This benefit provides, private duty nursing to a lifetime maximum of $10,000.00. Blood and products when required for transfusions are covered. Prosthetic devices are also part of this benefit. Additionally, private rooms are available to a $ 5,000.00 annual maximum.

Out of Province: This benefit provides a wide variety of coverage for those retirees who travel extensively. This includes hospital charges in excess of OHIP medical surgical expenses and emergency air ambulance. Coverage is extended worldwide utilizing toll free numbers to authorize medical treatment.

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