Benefits after Layoff. With approval of the carrier(s) a unit member who has been laid off shall continue to be covered with health, dental and vision benefits for 18 months with the laid off unit member paying the full costs of the benefits provided that all of the benefits previously received are continued.
Benefits after Layoff a. Where a teacher is laid off under this Article, the Board will continue to maintain coverage, and pay its normal share of the premiums, for a period of three (3) calendar months beyond the date of layoff for the following benefit plans, provided that the employee makes appropriate arrangements with the Secretary- Treasurer to pay his/her share of the premiums: i. B.C. Medical Plan, ii. Extended Health Benefits, iii. Dental Plan, iv. Group Life Insurance Plan, v. Optional Term Life Insurance, vi. Employee and Family Assistance Plan b. A teacher who retains rights of recall under Article C.5.5 above and who is not otherwise employed shall be entitled, if otherwise eligible, to continue his or her participation for a further twenty-four (24) months in the benefit plans listed in Section (a) above by prepayment monthly of the full cost of the premiums. If the teacher falls in arrears his/her right to participate is forfeited.
