Eye Care Reimbursement. (2017) Employees assigned to Video Display Terminals (VDTs) Upon being assigned to a VDT for more than twenty (20) hours per week, employees will be reimbursed for the cost of a baseline examination by the Judicial Branch or the employee’s insurance. If the baseline examination shows that the employee requires new, modified, or corrected lenses, the employee must pay for them. Vision irregularities must be correctable in order for the employee to be assigned to perform VDT duties. For the purpose of this Article, an “examination” includes a routine, annual eye exam, not an exam for a specific purpose such as a contact lens exam. No less than 12-months after this baseline exam, and no more than once during any 12 month period, the employee will be eligible to be reimbursed for a routine, annual eye examination subject to the reimbursement guidelines described in the Reimbursement Guidelines section below. In addition, the Judicial Branch will pay for the employee’s corrective lenses if the eye examination results in a change in prescription from the previous examination, subject to reimbursement guidelines described in the Reimbursement Guidelines section below. The Judicial Branch will not pay for eyeglass frames or other related items. a. All other employees (those not assigned to VDTs as their primary duty) b. All other employees will be reimbursed for no more than one eye examination during any 12-month period, but will not be reimbursed for corrective lenses. To qualify for reimbursement, all eye examinations must be conducted by a Maine Board Certified Optometrist or a Maine Board Licensed Physician. Employees must seek reimbursement for their eye examinations through their health insurance plan. The copay for an eye examination shall be reimbursed. Reimbursement for corrective lenses (for employees operating VDT equipment) shall not exceed one hundred and seventy-five dollars ($175.00). All employees not covered under the State Health Insurance Plan shall be reimbursed for an eye examination, not to exceed seventy-five dollars ($75.00). To be reimbursed, employees must submit the following items to the Department of Human Resources within ninety (90) calendar days of the date of the vision examination: (1) a detailed invoice including the cost of the eye examination, the copay, the cost of corrective lenses, if any, verification by the provider of the prescription change and (2) a receipt showing payment in full.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Eye Care Reimbursement. (2017) a. Employees assigned to Video Display Terminals (VDTs) Upon being VDTs) Judicial Branch employees assigned to a VDT for more than VDTs as their primary duty (twenty (20) hours or more per week, employees week are encouraged to expeditiously schedule an eye examination after such assignment. Such exam must be conducted after assignment to a Judicial Branch VDT terminal for 20 hours or more per week in order to be considered a “baseline” exam for the purpose of this Article. This baseline examination will be reimbursed for the cost of a baseline examination paid by the Judicial Branch or by the employee’s health insurance. If the baseline examination shows that the employee requires new, modified, or corrected lenses, the employee must pay for them. Vision irregularities must be correctable in order for the employee to be assigned to perform VDT duties. For the purpose of this Article, an “examination” includes a routine, annual eye exam, exam (not an exam for a specific purpose such as a contact lens exam). No less than 12-12 months after this baseline exam, and no more than once during any 12 month period, the employee will be eligible to be reimbursed for a routine, annual eye examination subject to the reimbursement guidelines described in the Reimbursement Guidelines section Section c. below. In addition, the Judicial Branch will pay for the employee’s corrective lenses if the eye examination results in a change in prescription from the previous examination, subject to reimbursement guidelines described in the Reimbursement Guidelines section Section c. below. The Judicial Branch will not pay for eyeglass frames frames, or other related items.
a. b. All other employees (those not assigned to VDTs as their primary duty)
b. ) All other Judicial Branch employees will be reimbursed for are entitled to no more than one eye examination during any 12-12 month period, but will period subject to the reimbursement guidelines described in Section c. below. These employees are not be reimbursed entitled to reimbursement for corrective lenses. .
c. Reimbursement Guidelines To qualify for reimbursement, all eye examinations must be conducted by a Maine Board Certified Optometrist or a Maine Board Licensed Physician. Employees must should seek reimbursement for their eye examinations through their health insurance plan, every other year. The copay In alternate years, reimbursement should be sought directly from the Judicial Branch. Reimbursement for an eye examination shall be reimbursednot exceed seventy-five dollars ($75.00). Reimbursement for corrective lenses (for employees operating VDT equipment) shall not exceed one hundred and seventyone-five hundred- and-fifty dollars ($175.00). All employees not covered under the State Health Insurance Plan shall be reimbursed for an eye examination, not to exceed seventy-five dollars ($75.00150.00). To be reimbursed, employees must submit the following items to the Department of Human Resources within ninety (90) calendar days of the date of the vision examinationtheir supervisor: (1) a detailed invoice including the cost of the eye examination, the copay, the cost of corrective lenses, if any, and verification by the provider of optometrist or physician that a change in prescription resulted in the prescription change need for new lenses and (2) a receipt showing payment in full. The supervisor shall certify that the employee meets all eligibility requirements, and forward all documentation to the Administrative Office of the Courts.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Eye Care Reimbursement. (2017) a. Employees assigned to Video Display Terminals (VDTs) VDTs) Upon being assigned to a VDT for more than twenty (20) hours per week, employees will be reimbursed for the cost of a baseline examination by the Judicial Branch or the employee’s insurance. If the baseline examination shows that the employee requires new, modified, or corrected lenses, the employee must pay for them. Vision irregularities must be correctable in order for the employee to be assigned to perform VDT duties. For the purpose of this Article, an “examination” includes a routine, annual eye exam, not an exam for a specific purpose such as a contact lens exam. No less than 12-12 months after this baseline exam, and no more than once during any 12 month period, the employee will be eligible to be reimbursed for a routine, annual eye examination subject to the reimbursement guidelines described in the Reimbursement Guidelines section Section c. below. In addition, the Judicial Branch will pay for the employee’s corrective lenses if the eye examination results in a change in prescription from the previous examination, subject to reimbursement guidelines described in the Reimbursement Guidelines section Section c. below. The Judicial Branch will not pay for eyeglass frames or other related items.
a. b. All other employees (those not assigned to VDTs as their primary duty)
b. ) All other employees will be reimbursed for no more than one eye examination during any 12-12 month period, but will not be reimbursed for corrective lenses. .
c. Reimbursement Guidelines To qualify for reimbursement, all eye examinations must be conducted by a Maine Board Certified Optometrist or a Maine Board Licensed Physician. Employees must should first seek reimbursement for their eye examinations through their health insurance plan. The copay Reimbursement for an eye examination shall be reimbursednot exceed seventy-five dollars ($75.00). Reimbursement for corrective lenses (for employees operating VDT equipment) shall not exceed one hundred and seventy-five fifty dollars ($175.00). All employees not covered under the State Health Insurance Plan shall be reimbursed for an eye examination, not to exceed seventy-five dollars ($75.00150.00). To be reimbursed, employees must submit the following items to the Department of Human Resources within ninety (90) calendar days of the date of the vision examinationResources: (1) a detailed invoice including the cost of the eye examination, the copay, the cost of corrective lenses, if any, verification by the provider of the prescription change and (2) a receipt showing payment in full.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Eye Care Reimbursement. (2017) a. Employees assigned to Video Display Terminals (VDTs) VDTs) Upon being assigned to a VDT for more than twenty (20) hours per week, employees will be reimbursed for the cost of a baseline examination by the Judicial Branch or the employee’s insurance. If the baseline examination shows that the employee requires new, modified, or corrected lenses, the employee must pay for them. Vision irregularities must be correctable in order for the employee to be assigned to perform VDT duties. For the purpose of this Article, an “examination” includes a routine, annual eye exam, not an exam for a specific purpose such as a contact lens exam. No less than 12-12 months after this baseline exam, and no more than once during any 12 month period, the employee will be eligible to be reimbursed for a routine, annual eye examination subject to the reimbursement guidelines described in the Reimbursement Guidelines section Section c. below. In addition, the Judicial Branch will pay for the employee’s corrective lenses if the eye examination results in a change in prescription from the previous examination, subject to reimbursement guidelines described in the Reimbursement Guidelines section Section c. below. The Judicial Branch will not pay for eyeglass frames or other related items.. primary duty)
a. b. All other employees (those not assigned to VDTs as their primary duty)
b. All other employees will be reimbursed for no more than one eye examination during any 12-12 month period, but will not be reimbursed for corrective lenses. c Reimbursement Guidelines To qualify for reimbursement, all eye examinations must be conducted by a Maine Board Certified Optometrist or a Maine Board Licensed Physician. Employees must should seek reimbursement for their eye examinations through their health insurance plan. The copay for an eye examination shall be reimbursed. reimbursed Reimbursement for corrective lenses (for employees operating VDT equipment) shall not exceed one hundred and seventy-five dollars ($175.00). All employees not covered under the State Health Insurance Plan shall be reimbursed for an eye examination, not to exceed seventy-five dollars ($75.00). To be reimbursed, employees must submit the following items to the Department of Human Resources within ninety (90) calendar days of the date of the vision examinationResources: (1) a detailed invoice including the cost of the eye examination, the copay, the cost of corrective lenses, if any, verification by the provider of the prescription change and (2) a receipt showing payment in full.
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Samples: Bargaining Unit Agreement
Eye Care Reimbursement. (2017) a. Employees assigned to Video Display Terminals (VDTs) Upon being VDTs) Judicial Branch employees assigned to a VDT for more than VDTs as their primary duty (twenty (20) hours or more per week, employees week are encouraged to expeditiously schedule an eye examination after such assignment. Such exam must be conducted after assignment to a Judicial Branch VDT terminal for 20 hours or more per week in order to be considered a “baseline” exam for the purpose of this Article. This baseline examination will be reimbursed for the cost of a baseline examination paid by the Judicial Branch or by the employee’s health insurance. If the baseline examination shows that the employee requires new, modified, or corrected lenses, the employee must pay for them. Vision irregularities must be correctable in order for the employee to be assigned to perform VDT duties. For the purpose of this Article, an “examination” includes a routine, annual eye exam, exam (not an exam for a specific purpose such as a contact lens exam). No less than 12-12 months after this baseline exam, and no more than once during any 12 month period, the employee will be eligible to be reimbursed for a routine, annual eye examination subject to the reimbursement guidelines described in the Reimbursement Guidelines section Section c. below. In addition, the Judicial Branch will pay for the employee’s corrective lenses if the eye examination results in a change in prescription from the previous examination, subject to reimbursement guidelines described in the Reimbursement Guidelines section Section c. below. The Judicial Branch will not pay for eyeglass frames frames, or other related items.
a. b. All other employees (those not assigned to VDTs as their primary duty)
b. ) All other Judicial Branch employees will be reimbursed for are entitled to no more than one eye examination during any 12-12 month period, but will period subject to the reimbursement guidelines described in Section c. below. These employees are not be reimbursed entitled to reimbursement for corrective lenses. .
c. Reimbursement Guidelines To qualify for reimbursement, all eye examinations must be conducted by a Maine Board Certified Optometrist or a Maine Board Licensed Physician. Employees must should seek reimbursement for their eye examinations through their health insurance plan, every other year. The copay In alternate years, reimbursement should be sought directly from the Judicial Branch. Reimbursement for an eye examination shall be reimbursednot exceed seventy-five dollars ($75.00). Reimbursement for corrective lenses (for employees operating VDT equipment) shall not exceed one hundred and seventyone-five hundred-and-fifty dollars ($175.00). All employees not covered under the State Health Insurance Plan shall be reimbursed for an eye examination, not to exceed seventy-five dollars ($75.00150.00). To be reimbursed, employees must submit the following items to the Department of Human Resources within ninety (90) calendar days of the date of the vision examinationtheir supervisor: (1) a detailed invoice including the cost of the eye examination, the copay, the cost of corrective lenses, if any, and verification by the provider of optometrist or physician that a change in prescription resulted in the prescription change need for new lenses and (2) a receipt showing payment in full. The supervisor shall certify that the employee meets all eligibility requirements, and forward all documentation to the Administrative Office of the Courts.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Eye Care Reimbursement. (2017) a. Employees assigned to Video Display Terminals (VDTs) Upon being VDTs) Judicial Branch employees assigned to a VDT for more than VDTs as their primary duty twenty (20) hours or more per week, employees week are encouraged to expeditiously schedule an eye examination after such assignment. Such exam must be conducted after assignment to a Judicial Branch VDT terminal for 20 hours or more per week in order to be considered a “baseline” exam for the purpose of this Article. This baseline examination will be reimbursed for the cost of a baseline examination paid by the Judicial Branch or by the employee’s health insurance. If the baseline examination shows that the employee requires new, modified, or corrected lenses, the employee must pay for them. Vision irregularities must be correctable in order for the employee to be assigned to perform VDT duties. For the purpose of this Article, an “examination” includes a routine, annual eye exam, exam (not an exam for a specific purpose such as a contact lens exam). No less than 12-12 months after this baseline exam, and no more than once during any 12 month period, the employee will be eligible to be reimbursed for a routine, annual eye examination subject to the reimbursement guidelines described in the Reimbursement Guidelines section Section c. below. In addition, the Judicial Branch will pay for the employee’s corrective lenses if the eye examination results in a change in prescription from the previous examination, subject to reimbursement guidelines described in the Reimbursement Guidelines section Section c. below. The Judicial Branch will not pay for eyeglass frames frames, or other related items.
a. b. All other employees (those not assigned to VDTs as their primary duty)
b. ) All other Judicial Branch employees will be reimbursed for are entitled to no more than one eye examination during any 12-12 month period, but will period subject to the reimbursement guidelines described in Section c. below. These employees are not be reimbursed entitled to reimbursement for corrective lenses. .
c. Reimbursement Guidelines To qualify for reimbursement, all eye examinations must be conducted by a Maine Board Certified Optometrist or a Maine Board Licensed Physician. Employees must should seek reimbursement for their eye examinations through their health insurance plan, every other year. The copay In alternate years, reimbursement should be sought directly from the Judicial Branch. Reimbursement for an eye examination shall be reimbursednot exceed seventy-five dollars ($75.00). Reimbursement for corrective lenses (for employees operating VDT equipment) shall not exceed one hundred and seventyone-five hundred- and-fifty dollars ($175.00). All employees not covered under the State Health Insurance Plan shall be reimbursed for an eye examination, not to exceed seventy-five dollars ($75.00150.00). To be reimbursed, employees must submit the following items to the Department of Human Resources within ninety (90) calendar days of the date of the vision examinationtheir supervisor: (1) a detailed invoice including the cost of the eye examination, the copay, the cost of corrective lenses, if any, and verification by the provider of optometrist or physician that a change in prescription resulted in the prescription change need for new lenses and (2) a receipt showing payment in full. The supervisor shall certify that the employee meets all eligibility requirements, and forward all documentation to the Administrative Office of the Courts.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement