Benefits During Unpaid Leave. 1. An employee granted a leave of absence as provided in this article shall be given the opportunity, unless otherwise provided, to continue insurance coverage in existing District programs during the leave, provided the entire premiums (Board and employee contributions for such insurance programs) are paid by the employee on a monthly basis in advance of the month due. 2. To the extent permitted by the Florida Retirement System, employees shall be given the opportunity to continue participating in retirement programs. Forms are available from the Florida Retirement System for the employee to purchase such leave time. 3. It is the responsibility of employees to notify the Enrollment Services Department of their intent to continue benefits by making monthly premium payments through the Enrollment Services Department.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Contract, Collective Bargaining Contract
Benefits During Unpaid Leave. 1. An employee granted a leave of absence as provided in this article shall be given the opportunity, unless otherwise provided, to continue insurance coverage in existing District programs during the leave, provided the entire premiums (Board and employee contributions for such insurance programs) are paid by the employee on a monthly basis in advance of the month due.
2. To the extent permitted by the Florida Retirement System, employees shall be given the opportunity to continue participating in retirement programs. Forms are available from the Florida Retirement System for the employee to purchase such leave time.
3. It is the responsibility of employees to notify the Enrollment Services Benefits Department of their intent to continue benefits by making monthly premium payments through the Enrollment Services Benefits Department.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Contract