Benefit Continuation During Disability Period. The Employer shall continue to pay the necessary portions* of the benefit package after an employee leaves the active work force due to illness or accident for a period not to exceed twelve (12) months. At the end of twelve (12) months, the employee may request the Employer to continue the group benefits provided the employee reimburses the Employer for the cost of the necessary premiums. If no request is made by the employee to continue coverage through the Employer's Plan, the benefit package will be discontinued. *Necessary portions shall mean the complete benefit package, save and except for those portions that are eligible for a waiver of premium.
