Drivers and Mechanic Helper. All drivers covered by this Agreement shall have the option of being covered by the Employer's medical insurance at the school system rate, at the employee's expense, provided enrollment is allowed by the insurance underwriter, carrier, policyholder and third party administrator. The Board agrees to contribute $200.00 per month for health insurance for drivers or mechanic helpers working 30 or more hours per week if they elect coverage under the District’s plan. Effective July 1, 2015, the amount will increase to $400.00 per month if they elect coverage under a District plan. If an IRS Section 125 plan is approved by the Board, drivers shall be allowed to take part in the health insurance component of the plan with their benefits funded entirely through payroll deduction. If payroll deduction are insufficient to satisfy premium amounts, drivers must pay the difference to the Business Office of the Employer by the established premium due date. If an employee is in arrears more than forty-five (45) days with insurance contribution payments, the District shall discontinue said coverage and recapture payment obligation through payroll deductions, to the extent allowable by law.
Drivers and Mechanic Helper. All drivers covered by this Agreement shall have the option of being covered by the Employer's medical insurance at the school system rate, at the employee's expense, provided enrollment is allowed by the insurance underwriter, carrier, policyholder and third party administrator. Effective July 1, 2018, the Board agrees to contribute $440.00 per month for health insurance for drivers or mechanic helpers working 30 or more hours per week if they elect coverage under the District’s plan. Effective July 1, 2019, the Board’s contribution for health plan medical benefit plan costs will increase to the contribution limits for single coverage as authorized by the State Treasurer under Section 3 of 2011 Public Act 152 (as amended) for the 2019 medical benefit plan year, but not to exceed three percent (3%) over the amount specified above. If an IRS Section 125 plan is approved by the Board, drivers shall be allowed to take part in the health insurance component of the plan with their benefits funded entirely through payroll deduction. If payroll deduction are insufficient to satisfy premium amounts, drivers must pay the difference to the Business Office of the Employer by the established premium due date. If an employee is in arrears more than forty-five (45) days with insurance contribution payments, the District shall discontinue said coverage and recapture payment obligation through payroll deductions, to the extent allowable by law.
Drivers and Mechanic Helper. All drivers covered by this Agreement shall have the option of being covered by the Employer's medical insurance at the school system rate, at the employee's expense, provided enrollment is allowed by the insurance underwriter, carrier, policyholder and third party administrator. Effective July 1, 2020, the Board agrees to contribute $455.00 per month for health insurance for drivers or mechanic helpers working 30 or more hours per week if they elect coverage under the District’s plan. If an IRS Section 125 plan is approved by the Board, drivers shall be allowed to take part in the health insurance component of the plan with their benefits funded entirely through payroll deduction. If payroll deduction are insufficient to satisfy premium amounts, drivers must pay the difference to the Business Office of the Employer by the established premium due date. If an employee is in arrears more than forty-five (45) days with insurance contribution payments, the District shall discontinue said coverage and recapture payment obligation through payroll deductions, to the extent allowable by law.
