Carrier Changes. 28.5.1 The selection of the Plan Administrator(s), the administration of the Plan(s) and all the terms and conditions relating thereto, and the resolutions if any disputes involving terms, conditions, interpretation, administration, or benefits payable shall be determined by an at the sole discretion of the Company. If the sponsored Group Medical Plan’s Administrator changes during the life of the Agreement, there will be no decrease in benefits. This Agreement, and the fact of its existence, shall not stand to deter any changes in the Group Medical Plan, the Group Dental Plan, or the Group Life Insurance Program with respect to premium rates, coverage, or other related matter as initiated by the carrier in the usual or customary manner.
Carrier Changes. The Board may change carrier(s) of any of the insurance programs contained herein provided that such coverage and services shall be comparable to the coverage provided by the present carrier(s) as of the effective date of this contract. While the Board retains the final decision concerning the carrier(s), the Board will consult with the Beachwood Healthcare Committee prior to any change in carrier(s). The Board will also notify the Beachwood Union of Support Staff in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to any change in carrier(s). In the event of a change in carrier(s), pre-existing conditions will not be excluded from coverage.
Carrier Changes. The Employer reserves the right to change carriers of health and dental insurance coverage, and to become self-insured in whole or in part; provided that such change is equal in coverage. Also, any change will not increase the financial burden of the employee.
Carrier Changes. The city agrees to meet and confer with the association before any insurance carrier change is made. In the event the city shall change insurance carriers, the city shall continue to provide coverage that is equal to or better than current coverage unless the association agrees to a different level of benefits. If the city does not voluntarily change plans, rather the health insurance carrier or benefits administrators change terms of a plan, the city and Union agree to accept those changes or go to the next best available plan until such time as the association and the city can meet and renegotiate that portion of the contract. Any renegotiation would follow the provisions of ORS 243.698. The association acknowledged that insurance premium cost increases are a serious problem and agrees to participate in any study or cost containment program in an effort to reduce insurance costs.
Carrier Changes. Xxxxxx reserves the right to change carriers under this Article at any time. Prior to changing carriers, Temple will meet and discuss the change with the Union if so requested.
Carrier Changes. 25.5.1 This Agreement, and the fact of its existence, shall not stand to deter any changes in the Group Medical and the Group Dental Plan with respect to premium rates, coverage, or other related matter as initiated by the carrier in the usual or customary manner.
Carrier Changes. TFPP reserves the right to change carriers under this Article at any time. Prior to changing carriers, TFPP will meet and discuss the change with the Association if so requested.
Carrier Changes. The CITY agrees to meet and confer with the ASSOCIATION before any insurance carrier change is made. In the event the CITY shall change insurance carriers, the CITY shall continue to provide coverage that is equal to or better than current coverage unless the ASSOCIATION agrees to a different level of benefits. If the CITY does not voluntarily change plans, rather the health insurance carrier or benefits administrators change terms of a plan, the CITY and Union agree to accept those changes or go to the next best available plan until such time as the ASSOCIATION and the CITY can meet and renegotiate that portion of the contract. The ASSOCIATION acknowledged that insurance premium cost increases are a serious problem and agrees to participate in any study or cost containment program in an effort to reduce insurance costs.
Carrier Changes. The CITY agrees to meet and confer with the UNION before any insurance carrier change is made. In the event the CITY shall change insurance carriers the CITY shall continue to provide coverage that is equal to current coverage unless the UNION agrees to a different level of benefits. If the CITY does not voluntarily change plans, rather the health insurance carrier or benefits administrators change terms of a plan, the CITY and the UNION agree to accept those changes or go to the next best available plan until such time as the UNION and the City can meet and renegotiate that portion of the contract. The UNION acknowledges that insurance premium cost increases are a serious problem and agrees to participate in any study or cost containment program in an effort to reduce insurance costs.
Carrier Changes. The Company reserves the right to change carriers of the above plans at any time, provided that the changes do not reduce the negotiated benefits
