It seems very unlikely that Blue Cross cannot split up a bill into preventative and wellness codes and charges. It was pointed out that if you go in for diagnostic care, you are sick not well. So if you have diagnostic work done, then the visit doesn t qualify for the wellness benefit. Apparently, when you go in for a wellness check, and a diagnosis is made, then the visit isn t eligible for the wellness benefit. It was pointed out that any increase in costs which exceeds the defined contribution comes out of employee pockets.
More visits mean increased costs.
03.01.01 Leafy McBride said that the draft regulation was reviewed by the Staff Alliance. It was referred to the local governance groups for review. A question was asked whether it is necessary for SAA to approve this draft regulation today. There was no consensus. The UAA Assembly represents faculty, staff and students.