Changes to Coverage/Rates. If premium rates increase over the course of this Agreement, the parties agree to meet and discuss regarding the increase in premium cost for the purpose of discussing alternatives to maintain cost control, including, but not limited to, alternate insurance coverage and/or alternate means of providing coverage. The Union recognizes the right of the Employer to secure alternate insurance carriers and to modify insurance coverage, which measures may be used to maintain or lessen premium costs. It is further agreed and understood that during the term of this Agreement, that individual carriers/providers may, through no fault of the County, Union, or employees cease coverage. Should such occur, any employee adversely affected shall be given the opportunity to enroll with an alternative carrier or alternative coverage. Additionally, it is agreed and understood that during the term of this Agreement that specific carriers/providers under the plan may unilaterally institute payments or conditions which modifications will be required for subscription to that carrier/provider. All such changes would be referred to the insurance committee.
Changes to Coverage/Rates. If premium rates increase over the course of this Agreement, the parties agree to meet and discuss regarding the increase in premium cost for the purpose of discussing alternatives to maintain cost control, including, but not limited to, alternate insurance coverage and/or alternate means of providing coverage. The Union recognizes the right of the Employer to secure alternate insurance carriers and to modify insurance coverage, which measures may be used to maintain or lessen premium costs. It is further agreed and understood that during the term of this Agreement, individual carriers/providers may, through no fault of the Board, Union, or employees cease coverage. Should such occur, any employee adversely affected shall be given the opportunity to enroll with an alternative carrier at the same or similar level of benefits with the appropriate premium rates subject to the premium rate applied herein. Additionally, it is agreed and understood that during the term of this Agreement, specific carriers/providers under the plan may unilaterally institute payments or conditions which modifications will be required for subscription to that carrier/provider. All such changes would be referred to the insurance committee.
Changes to Coverage/Rates. If premium rates increase over the course of this Agreement, the parties agree to meet and discuss regarding the increase in premium cost for the purpose of discussing alternatives to maintain cost control, including, but not limited to, alternate insurance coverage and/or alternate means of providing coverage. In the event the employee premium contribution exceeds ten percent (10%) of the total premium, the parties agree to reopen the insurance article. The Union recognizes the right of the Employer to secure alternate insurance carriers and to modify insurance coverage, which measures may be used to maintain or lessen premium costs. It is further agreed and understood that during the term of this Agreement, the insurance group carrier may, through no fault of the County, Union, or employees cease coverage. Should such occur, employees shall be given the opportunity to enroll with an alternative carrier at the same or similar level of benefits with the appropriate premium rates subject to the premium rate applied herein. Additionally, it is agreed and understood that during the term of this Agreement, specific carriers/providers under the plan may unilaterally institute payments or conditions which modifications will be required for subscription to that carrier/provider. All such changes would be referred to the insurance committee.
Changes to Coverage/Rates. If any changes to the plan or costs to employees change during the life of this agreement, such changes shall be reviewed by the insurance committee. The union shall be entitled to representation on the Insurance Committee.
