Contributions Towards Health and Prescription Benefits. 1. Effective November 1, 2019, or as soon thereafter as practicable, employees shall contribute, through the withholding of the contribution from the pay, salary, or other compensation, toward the cost of health care benefits coverage for the employee and any dependent provided under the NJ Direct and NJ Direct 2019 plan through State Health Benefits Program in an amount that is a percent of salary. Contribution rates for the available plan may be found on the official website of the State of New Jersey, Department of Treasury, Division of Pensions and Benefits. The homepage is available at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/treasury/pensions (“Department website”). Effective November 1, 2019, or as soon thereafter as practicable, members participating in an HMO plan or HDHP will contribute a percentage of premium consistent with the rates set forth on the Department website.
2. Effective November 1, 2019, or as soon thereafter as practicable, members participating in a Tiered Network plan shall contribute at a rate that is equal to 75% of the new PPO plan contributions rates consistent with the rates set forth on the Department website.
3. Effective July 1, 2021, the employee contribution amounts are subject to the agreed-upon reopener provisions set forth in Appendix 4. The parties recognize that any agreements by the parties reached during the reopener discussions required by this Agreement are subject to the approval of and implementation by the PDC.
4. The amount payable by any employee, pursuant to section 39 of P.L. 2011 c. 78 shall not under any circumstance be less than the 1.5 percent of base salary that is provided for in subsection c. of section 6 of P.L.1996, c.8 (C.52:14-17.28b).
5. An employee who pays the contribution required under section 40(a) of P.L. 2011 c. 78 shall not also be required to pay the contribution of 1.5 percent of base salary under subsection c. of section 6 of P.L. 1996, c. 8 (C. 52:14-17.28b).
6. The contribution shall apply to employees for whom the employer has assumed a health care benefits payment obligation, to require that such employees pay at a minimum the amount of contribution specified in this section for health care benefits coverage.
7. The parties agree that should an employee voluntarily waive all coverage under the State Health Benefits Plan (“SHBP”) and provide a certification to the State that he/she has other health insurance coverage, the State will waive the contribution for that employee.
8. An employee on le...
Contributions Towards Health and Prescription Benefits. 1. Employees shall contribute, through withholding of the contribution from the pay, salary, or other compensation, toward the cost of the health care benefits coverage for the employee and any dependent provided under the State Health Benefits Program at the level established by the grid pursuant to section 39 of P.L. 2011, c. 78, except as agreed below.
2. Effective upon enrollment employees participating in the “Union Negotiated/Non-Aligned State Employees” or “CWA Unity Direct” PPO Plan shall contribute a percentage of salary, through the withholding of the contribution from pay, salary, or other compensation, toward the cost of health care benefits coverage, for the employee and any dependent provided under the SHBP “Union Negotiated/Non-Aligned State Employees” or “CWA Unity Direct” PPO plan. The rates of contribution are set forth in Appendix D and may be amended only by way of reopener negotiations pursuant to section 8.4 of this Agreement.
3. Employees who choose to participate in the Tiered Network Plan shall contribute a percentage of salary that is equal to 75% of the contribution rates for the “Union Negotiated/Non-Aligned State Employees” or “CWA Member State Employees’ PPO plans”. The rates of contribution are set forth in Appendix D and may be amended only by way of reopener negotiations pursuant to section 8.4 of this Agreement.
4. Employees who choose to participate in the HMO plan or HDHP shall contribute a percentage of the premium toward the cost of health care benefits coverage, through withholdings from pay, salary or other compensation. The rates of contribution are set forth in Appendix D and may be amended only by way of reopener negotiations pursuant to section 8.4 of this Agreement.
5. The amount payable by any employee, pursuant to section 39 of P.L. 2011 c. 78 shall not under any circumstance be less than the 1.5 percent of base salary that is provided for in subsection c. of section 6 of P.L. 1996, c. 8 as amended (C. 52:14-17.28b).
6. An employee who pays the contribution required under section 40(a) of P.L. 2011 c. 78 or other contribution that exceeds 1.5 percent of base salary shall not also be required to pay the contribution of 1.5 percent of base salary under subsection c. of section 6 of P.L. 1996, c. 8 as amended (C. 52:14-17.28b).
7. The contribution shall apply to employees for whom the employer has assumed a health care benefits payment obligation, to require that such employees pay at a minimum the amount of cont...
Contributions Towards Health and Prescription Benefits. 1. Effective July 1, 2012, employees shall contribute, through the withholding of the contribution from the pay, salary, or other compensation, toward the cost of health care benefits coverage for the employee and any dependent provided under the State Health Benefits Program in an amount that shall be determined in accordance with Section 39 of P.L. 2011, c. 78, except that, in accordance with Section 40(a) of P.L. 2011, c. 78, an employee employed on or before July 1, 2012 shall pay:
a. from July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, one-fourth of the amount of contribution;
b. from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, one-half of the amount of contribution;
c. from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, three-fourths of the amount of contribution; and
d. from July 1, 2015, the full amount of contribution, as that amount is calculated in accordance with Section 39 of P.L. 2011 c. 78. After full implementation of the premium share and following the expiration of this Agreement, the State and the Union shall negotiate in good faith concerning employee contributions for healthcare benefits. Such negotiations shall be conducted as if the full premium share is included in this Agreement.
2. The amount payable by any employee, pursuant to Section 39 of P.L.2011 c.78 shall not under any circumstance be less than the 1.5% of base salary that is provided for in subsection c. of Section 6 of P.L.1996, c.8 (C.52:14-17.28b).
3. An employee who pays the contribution required under Section 40(a) of P.L. 2011 c.78 shall not also be required to pay the contribution of 1.5 percent of base salary under subsection c. of Section 6 of P.L. 1996, c. 8 (C. 52:14-12.28b).
4. The contribution shall apply to employees for whom the employer has assumed a health care benefits payment obligation, to require that such employees pay at a minimum the amount of contribution specified in Section 40 of P.L. 2011 c. 78 for health care benefits coverage.
5. The parties agree that should an employee voluntarily waive all coverage under the State Health Benefits Plan ("SHBP") and provide a certification to the State that he/she has other health insurance coverage, the State will waive the contribution for that employee.
6. Active employees will be able to use pre-tax dollars to pay contributions to health benefits under a Section 125 premium conversion option. All contributions will be by deductions from pay.
Contributions Towards Health and Prescription Benefits. 1. Employees shall contribute, through withholding of the contribution from the pay, salary, or other compensation, toward the cost of the health care benefits coverage for the employee and any dependent provided under the State Health Benefits Program at the level established by the grid pursuant to section 39 of P.L. 2011, c. 78, except as agreed below.
2. Effective upon enrollment in the “2019 PPO” plan, employees shall contribute a percentage of salary, through the withholding of the contribution from the pay, salary, or other compensation, toward the cost of health care benefits coverage for the employee and any dependent provided under the SHBP “2019 PPO” plan. The rates of contribution are set forth in Appendix C of this Agreement.
3. Effective upon the date that the “2019 PPO” plan becomes effective for enrolled employees, members participating in a Tiered Network Plan shall contribute a percentage of salary that is equal to 75% of the contribution rates for the PPO plan. The rates are set forth in Appendix C of this Agreement.
4. Effective upon the ratification of this agreement, members participating in an HMO plan or HDHP shall contribute a percentage of premium. The rates are set forth in Appendix C of this Agreement.
5. The amount payable by any employee, pursuant to Section 39 of P.L.2011 c.78 shall not under any circumstance be less than the 1.5% of base salary that is provided for in subsection c. of Section 6 of P.L.1996, c.8 (C.52:14-17.28b).
6. An employee who pays the contribution required under Section 40(a) of P.L. 2011 c.78 shall not also be required to pay the contribution of
Contributions Towards Health and Prescription Benefits. 1. Employees shall contribute, through withholding of the contribution from the pay, salary, or other compensation, toward the cost of the health care benefits coverage for the employee and any dependent provided under the State Health Benefits Program at the level established by the grid pursuant to section 39 of P.L. 2011, c. 78 for the duration of this contract and/or until such time as different contribution levels are mandated through legislation or negotiated by the parties after the expiration of this contract.
2. The amount payable by any employee, pursuant to Section 39 of P.L.2011 c.78 shall not under any circumstance be less than the 1.5% of base salary that is provided for in subsection c. of Section 6 of P.L.1996, c.8 (C.52:14-17.28b).
3. An employee who pays the contribution required under Section 40(a) of P.L. 2011 c.78 shall not also be required to pay the contribution of 1.5 percent of base salary under subsection c. of Section 6 of P.L. 1996, c. 8 (C. 52:14-12.28b).
4. The contribution shall apply to employees for whom the employer has assumed a health care benefits payment obligation, to require that such employees pay at a minimum the amount of contribution specified in Section 40 of P.L. 2011 c. 78 for health care benefits coverage.
5. The parties agree that should an employee voluntarily waive all coverage under the State Health Benefits Plan ("SHBP") and provide a certification to the State that he/she has other health insurance coverage, the State will waive the contribution for that employee.
6. Active employees will be able to use pre-tax dollars to pay contributions to health benefits under a Section 125 premium conversion option. All contributions will be by deductions from pay.
Contributions Towards Health and Prescription Benefits. 1. Effective July 1, 2011, or as soon thereafter as the State completes the necessary administrative actions for collection, employees shall contribute, through the withholding of the contribution from the pay, salary, or other compensation, toward the cost of health care benefits coverage for the employee and any dependent provided under the State Health Benefits Program in an amount that shall be determined in accordance with section 39 of P.L. 2011, c. 78, except that, in accordance with Section 40(a) of P.L. 2011, c. 78, an employee employed on July 1, 2011 shall pay:
a) from implementation through June 30, 2012, one-fourth of the amount of contribution;
b) from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, one-half of the amount of contribution;
c) from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, three-fourths of the amount of contribution; and
d) from July 1, 2014, the full amount of contribution, as that amount is calculated in accordance with section 39 of P.L. 2011 c. 78. After full implementation, the contribution levels shall become part of the parties' collective negotiations and shall then be subject to collective negotiations in a manner similar to other negotiable items between the parties.
Contributions Towards Health and Prescription Benefits. 1. Effective July 16, 2019, or as soon thereafter as practicable, employees shall contribute, through the withholding of the contribution from the pay, salary, or other compensation, toward the cost of health care benefits coverage for the employee and any dependent provided under the CWA Unity PPO plan through the State Health Benefits Program that is a percentage of salary to the cost of benefits. The rates as of July 1, 2023, are set forth in Appendix 6.
2. Effective July 16, 2019, or as soon thereafter as practicable, members participating in an HMO plan or HDHP will contribute a percentage of premium. The rates as of July 1, 2023, are set forth in Appendix 6.
3. Effective July 16, 2019, or as soon thereafter as practicable, members participating in a Tiered Network plan shall contribute at a rate that is equal to 75% of the new CWA Unity PPO plan contribution rates. The rates as of July 1, 2023, are set forth in Appendix 6
4. Effective for the benefits plan year starting January 1, 2021, the employee contributions amounts are subject to the agreed-upon reopener provisions set forth in Appendix
5. The parties recognize that any agreements by the parties reached regarding the design of the CWA Unity PPO during the reopener discussions required by this Agreement are subject to the approval of and implementation by the PDC.
Contributions Towards Health and Prescription Benefits. 1. Employees shall contribute, through withholding of the contribution from the pay, salary, or other compensation, toward the cost of the health care benefits coverage for the employee and any dependent provided under the State Health Benefits Program at the level established by the grid pursuant to section 39 of P.L. 2011, c. 78 for the duration of this contract and/or until such time as different contribution levels are mandated through legislation or negotiated by the parties after the expiration of this contract.
2. The amount payable by any employee, pursuant to section 39 of P.L. 2011 c. 78 shall not under any circumstance be less than the
Contributions Towards Health and Prescription Benefits. 1. Managers shall contribute, through the withholding of the contribution from the pay, salary, or other compensation, toward the cost of health care benefits coverage for the Manager and any dependent provided under the SHBP at the level established by the grid pursuant to section 39 of P.L. 2011, c. 78, for the duration of this contract and/or until such time as different contribution levels are mandated through legislation or negotiated by the parties after the expiration of this contract.
2. The amount payable by any Manager, pursuant to section 39 of P.L. 2011 c. 78 under this subsection shall not under any circumstance be less than the 1.5 percent of base salary that is provided for in subsection c. of section 6 of P.L. 1996, c.8 (C.52:14 -17.28b).
3. A Manager who pays contributions required under section 40(a) of P.L. 2011 c. 78 shall not also be required to pay the contribution of 1.5 percent of base salary under subsection c. of section 6 of P.L. 1996, c.8 (C. 52:14-12.28b).
Contributions Towards Health and Prescription Benefits. 1. Negotiations unit employees shall contribute, through the withholding of the contribution from the pay, salary, or other compensation, toward the cost of health care benefits coverage for the negotiations unit employee and any dependent provided under the SHBP at the level established by the grid pursuant to section 39 of P.L. 2011, c. 78 Effective January 1, 2020, contribution rates for the available plans can be located on the official website of the State of New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Pension and Benefits. The homepage is available at xxxxx://xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/treasury/pensions.
2. The amount payable by any negotiations unit employee pursuant to section 39 of P.L. 2011 c. 78 under this subsection shall not under any circumstance be less than the 1.5 percent of base salary that is provided for in subsection c. of section 6 of P.L. 1996, c.8 (C.52:14-17.28b).
3. A negotiations unit employee who pays contributions required under section 40(a) of P.L. 2011 c. 78 shall not also be required to pay the contribution of 1.5 percent of base salary under subsection c. of section 6 of P.L. 1996, c.8 (C. 52:14-12.28b).
4. The contribution shall apply to negotiations unit employees for whom the employer has assumed a health care benefits payment obligation, to require that such negotiations unit employees pay at a minimum the amount of contribution specified in this section for health care benefits coverage.
5. The parties agree that should a negotiations unit employee voluntarily waive all coverage under the State Health Benefits Plan ("SHBP") and provide a certification to the State that he or she has other health insurance coverage, the State will waive the contribution for that negotiations unit employee.
6. A negotiations unit employee on leave without pay who receives health and prescription benefits provided by the State shall be required to pay the above- outlined contributions, and shall be billed by the State for these contributions. Health and prescription benefit coverage will cease if the negotiations unit employee fails to make timely payment of these contributions.
7. Active negotiations unit employees will be able to use pre-tax dollars to pay contributions to health benefits under a Section 125 premium conversion option. All contributions will be made by deductions from pay.
