Benefits While on LTD. 1. Service Credit: Service credit shall not continue while the employee is in receipt of LTD benefits. Upon return to work, service credit shall be applied as per Item 12.2.4.
Benefits While on LTD. The Board shall continue health and welfare benefit coverage for employees entitled to LTD, as long as the employee continues to receive benefits from the government-funded CORE LTD plan provided through the Public Education Benefits Trust (PEBT). Premiums for such benefit coverage shall be paid by the Board consistent with the employee’s current work assignment. It is further agreed that an employee who becomes disabled and who has a second job with a different employer on the date of disability with School District No. 79 (Cowichan Valley) shall have health and welfare benefits continued for the two years “own occupation” period pursuant to the CORE LTD program. If after the two year period the employee continues to be disabled and continues to work for a different employer health and welfare benefits shall be discontinued. If an employee’s sole employment income is from Cowichan Valley School Board on the date of disability the employer will maintain the health and welfare benefits as long as the employee does not attain employment with a different employer.
Benefits While on LTD. The Employer will set aside $4,000 for the purpose of benefits coverage for employees on LTD. The Union will receive a statement twice per year and shall meet within ten (10) days of receiving the statement in a Labour Management Committee with the Employer to review and discuss usage of these funds. The Labour Management Committee will be responsible for developing a protocol for use of these moneys. All employees who are currently on Long-Term Disability will have access to these funds.
Benefits While on LTD a. Vacation and sick leave shall not be earned during long-term disability leaves of more than thirty (30) calendar days.
Benefits While on LTD
