BCMA parental leave benefits

Issue: BCMJ, vol. 55, No. 1, January February 2013, Page 16 News

Are you a physician practising medicine in British Columbia? Are you or your spouse having or adopting a baby, or planning a pregnancy in 2013?

If you are, then it is important to take advantage of the Parental Leave Program, one of the negotiated benefits administered by the BCMA. In addition to pregnancy benefits for female physicians, the program provides parental benefits for male physicians and adoptive parents. Benefits are payable for up to 17 weeks, at the rate of 50% of eligible income up to a maximum of $1000 per week.

For more information or an application package, please contact Ms Lorie Lynch, PLP Administrator, at llynch@bcma.bc.ca, 604 638-2882, or toll free 1 800 665-2262 ext. 2882.

. BCMA parental leave benefits. BCMJ, Vol. 55, No. 1, January, February, 2013, Page(s) 16 - News.


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