Article 15: Portability of Benefits

15.01

A Resident who is on an educational rotation approved by the Program or Educational Director shall be entitled to portability of benefits specified below among Hospitals in which PAR-BC is certified as bargaining agent, or any other Hospital mutually agreed upon by the parties to this Agreement.

15.02

The Hospital in which the Resident has accumulated benefits shall be called Hospital A, and the Hospital recognizing such benefits shall be called Hospital B.

15.02 (a)

Vacation leave earned but not taken during previous appointment and accumulated at Hospital A shall be credited by Hospital B.

15.02 (b)

Medical, Extended Health, Dental, and LTD coverage shall be portable from Hospital A to Hospital B whether or not Hospital B is a signatory of this Agreement, and appropriate arrangements shall be made to ensure continuity of coverage throughout the term of the appointment.

15.03

Benefits superior to those provided by the Agreement shall not be portable.

15.04

For the purpose of the portability and continuity of Article 11 and Article 16, when a Resident is appointed to a Resident Program, in an immediately succeeding academic year without a break in the continuity of their training Program in a Hospital where PAR-BC is certified, and which is a member of HEABC, his/her prior appointment with the Hospital(s) will be deemed to provide for portability of benefits contained in Articles 11 and 16.