Common use of Coverage During Absences Clause in Contracts

Coverage During Absences. An employee on approved leave shall be allowed to continue his/her health plan coverage at the County group rate for twelve (12) months provided that the employee shall pay the entire premium for the health plan during said leave. An employee on leave in excess of twelve (12) months may continue health plan coverage by converting to an individual health plan option (if available) or continuing group coverage subject to the provisions of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) provided the employee pays the entire cost of coverage, plus any administrative fees, for the option selected. The entire cost of coverage shall be paid at a place and time specified by the County. Late payment may result in cancellation of health plan coverage with no reinstatement allowed. An employee who terminates County employment may convert to individual health plan coverage, if available, or may continue County group health plan coverage to the extent provided under COBRA by making premium payments to the County at a time and place specified by the County.

Coverage During Absences. An employee on approved leave shall be allowed to continue his/her health plan coverage at the County group rate for twelve (12) months provided that the employee shall pay the entire premium for the health plan Health Plan during said leave. An employee on leave in excess of twelve (12) months may continue health plan coverage by converting to an individual health plan option (if available) or continuing group coverage subject to the provisions of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Reduction Act (COBRA) provided the employee pays the entire cost of coverage, plus any administrative fees, for the option selected. The entire cost of coverage shall be paid at a place and time specified by the County. Late payment may result in cancellation of health plan coverage with no reinstatement allowed. An employee who terminates County employment may convert to individual health plan coverage, if available, or may continue County group health plan coverage to the extent provided under COBRA by making premium payments to the County at a time and place specified by the County.