Future Plan Design Commitments and Triggers Clause Samples

Future Plan Design Commitments and Triggers. The bargaining parties direct the Trustees to implement the following components/modifications to the Fund structure: a. Develop a Board of Trustees approved comprehensive, ongoing communication and outreach effort, sponsored through the Fund Office, Unions and Employers. The goal is to ensure member awareness of program changes and their role and responsibility for using their benefits effectively. The key is to ensure ongoing and comprehensive communication from all stakeholders (Trust Fund, Unions and Employers). The Stakeholders agree to assist with distribution of Trust Fund created communication and outreach which will occur through multiple channels some of which will be: enrollment packets, postcards, fliers regarding HRQ reminders, open enrollment reminders, HRA information or other trust fund health plan or wellness initiative information. The Trustees will approve the production of a Health Plan and Wellness Orientation video that will be provided to new hires by the Trust office with the enrollment packet. The Employers will post trust approved posters in appropriate locations and for appropriate times in all stores. The Employers also agree to show trust fund produced videos on their in-store video loops. Although not intended to be all inclusive, other forms of outreach by the Fund Office will be e-mail/text, web (e.g. Fund websites and Union websites), and telephonic outreach. Member access to a web-based platform that includes relevant cost planning and comparison tools, and comprehensive customer service support (Benefits Ombudsman) is critical. Within sixty (60) days following ratification of this Agreement, the Trustees will agree on the initial, comprehensive communication/outreach effort. This will include timeline/effective date(s), methods of communication and specific parties to be involved in this initial effort. Should a grievance under this section (a) be filed under the CBA and fail to be resolved, such grievance shall be arbitrated on an expedited basis. Any deadlock on the Trust Fund under this section (a) shall be submitted to expedited arbitration. b. On an initial and on-going basis for both active and retiree plan(s), examine each current benefit structure (i.e., PPO and HMO) and vendor (e.g., Anthem, Kaiser, UHC, HMC, etc) along with the current and projected associated expenses to ensure plan assets are being utilized in the most efficient manner possible. Where necessary, the Trustees shall make modifications to ensure ...