Change of Carriers. It is understood that the Employer may at any time substitute another carrier for any plan, provided the benefits remain the same. Before making such a substitution, the Employer shall notify the Union to explain the proposed change and to ascertain the views of the employees. Upon request by the Union, the Employer shall provide to the Union full specification of the Benefit Programs contracted for and in effect for employees covered herein.
Change of Carriers. The Employer shall provide to the Union and to each person a copy of the current information booklets for those benefits provided under this Article. The Union shall be provided with a current copy of the Master Policy. It is clearly understood that the Employer's obligation pursuant to this Collective Agreement is to provide the insurance coverage bargained for. The Employer will provide a minimum of thirty (30) days’ notice to the Union prior to substituting carriers.
Change of Carriers. The Employer will notify the Union if it intends to change the insurance carrier as well as provide to each person a copy of the current information booklets for those benefits provided under this Article. The Union shall be provided with a current copy of the Master Policy. It is clearly understood that the Employer's obligation pursuant to this Collective Agreement is to provide the insurance coverage bargained for. Any problems with respect to the insurer acknowledging or honouring any claims is a matter as between the employee and the insurer.
Change of Carriers. Nothing provided herein shall be construed or applied to discontinue or curtail the Town’s inherent right to change insurance carriers or to self-insure in whole or in part, at any time, provided the coverage described in this Agreement continues to be made available at a level that is substantially equivalent to the level of covered services available under the Plans in effect as of the effective date of this Agreement. The Union will be notified of the Town’s plan to change carriers at least thirty
Change of Carriers. The Town may from time to time change the carriers for any of the insurance programs, provided that the benefits shall be equivalent or better than those provided.
Change of Carriers. The Employer shall provide to each person a copy of the current information booklets for those benefits provided under this Article. The Union shall be provided with a current copy of the Master Policy. It is clearly understood that the Employer’s obligation pursuant to this Collective Agreement is to provide the insurance coverage bargained for. Any problems with respect to the insurer acknowledging or honouring any claim is a matter as between the employee and insurer. The Employer will notify the Union if it intends to change the insurance Carrier. Any grievance arising from the interpretation, application and/or administration of the health and welfare benefits shall be resolved as follows: The Union or Employer shall file a written grievance within ten days of its learning that an alleged problem exists. For insured benefits, a copy of the grievance shall be forwarded to the insurers. Within ten days of filing a grievance, the parties shall meet with a view to resolving the grievance. If the grievance is not resolved, as aforesaid, or if the parties fail to meet within the time limited, then the grievance shall be referred to a single arbitrator or be selected alternately from the list of arbitrators hereinafter provided. The arbitrator shall, in discretion, determine the most expeditious manner of resolving the dispute consistent with affording each party a reasonable opportunity to present its case. The arbitrator may dispense with an oral hearing; receive only written submissions, hear evidence or submissions by conference call, receive evidence by affidavit and/or take such other steps as may be in opinion appropriate. The arbitrator may in discretion, attempt to assist the parties in settling the dispute. The arbitrators for this process shall be Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx and If additional arbitrators are necessary, Xxxxxx shall remain seized to appoint these, if the parties are unable to agree. The arbitrator shall render a decision within ten (IO) days of completion of the hearing. Written reasons are not required. Oral decisions confirmed in writing may be given. The fees and expenses of the arbitrator shall be shared equally by the Employer and the Union in cases where the benefit is self-insured, and by the insurers and the Union where the benefit is insured. This process shall commence immediately for all self insured benefits. Upon the expiry of any contracts of insurance for benefits, this process shall then apply to insured benefits. is the respon...
Change of Carriers a) The level of coverage shall not be altered except by mutual consent of the Parties.
Change of Carriers. The Township retains the right to change insurance carriers or self-insure for all or any portion of the insurance coverage(s) provided by the Township, provided that the level of benefits remain the same or are better than provided prior to the change in carriers or the undertaking of self-insurance. The Township shall inform the Lodge prior to a change in carrier or undertaking self-insurance.
Change of Carriers. The Board may change carrier(s) for any of the insurance programs provided that such coverage and services shall be equivalent to that provided by the present carrier(s) as of the effective date of this contract (i.e., no reduction in any coverage or in service, or the financial capacity to provide such insurance programs). If the change in carriers would result in a reduction in coverage or service, XXXX approval is required. XXXX shall be notified thirty (30) days in advance of any proposed change in carrier(s). The content of the plan benefits will remain the same (level of benefits and associated cost) in the event the carrier changes or the contract comes under the authority of a consortium.
Change of Carriers. If a change in carriers is necessary, the County shall notify the union to enable the union to discuss the possible changes with the County prior to any such changes being implemented.