The Dental Care Board of Management (NJC Part) is responsible for the overall administration of the Plan, resolving members' complaints regarding eligibility or claims disputes with the Administrator, monitoring the claims settlement performance of the Administrator, and recommending changes to the Plan.
Committee Advisor: Laura Mackenzie
Quarterly Report to the National Joint Council (June 2025)
Regular Activities:
- The Board of Management has met twice (2) since the last Council meeting and examined three (3) appeals.
- The three (3) appeals reviewed by the Board related to cone beam computerized tomography, a tooth implant of less than five (5) years, and coverage for a dependant with a disability. Two (2) of the appeals were denied, in accordance with the limitations of the Plan and one (1) appeal was allowed.
- The Board wishes to note the departure of a Bargaining Agent Side representative, Colby Briggs, from the Professional Institute of Public Service of Canada, and to thank them for their contributions to the Board.
- The Board welcomed a new Employer Side representative, Krista Apse, from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, and a new Bargaining Agent Side representative, Celyn Dufay, from the Professional Institute of Public Service of Canada.
- The Board continued to include “2022 Plan Review” as a standing agenda item.
- The Board finalized their 2024 Annual Report.
Outstanding Item(s):
- Nil
Next Meetings: August 5, 2025; October 7, 2025; December 2, 2025