General Medical Plan Provisions. A. While for the sake of simplicity reference is made in some instances to the specific plan or plans, the Employer has retained the right to contract with any other insurance carrier or to self-fund any or all insurance plans as long as the current benefit level remains substantially equal. Although a general description of the current plan is provided below, employees should refer to the summary plan description or benefit guide as provided by the plan and application/eligibility requirements as provided by the plan. Each employee shall complete and submit all papers and forms required by the plan. The Employer shall be reimbursed for any amount which was paid to any plan for dependent coverage for which the employee was not eligible. The employee will reimburse the Employer via payroll deduction, which is hereby authorized by this Agreement.
B. The self-funded medical plan in effect as of the effective date of this Agreement and described in Section 26.2 below shall remain in effect for the term of the Agreement subject to the reserved right of the Employer to contract with any carrier or to self-fund as set forth in (A) above. All insurance and benefit programs referred to herein are subject to the terms and conditions of such policies and programs, unless specifically provided otherwise in this Agreement. The Employer’s liability with respect to any insurance benefits shall be limited to the payment of its portion of the applicable premium or to the benefit provisions of any self-funded plan for the insurance coverage specified, and upon such payment all obligations of the Employer under this Section shall be fully satisfied. Under no circumstances shall this Agreement be construed to impose upon the Employer the responsibility of insurer.
General Medical Plan Provisions. A. While for the sake of simplicity reference is made in some instances to the specific plan or plans, the Employer has retained the right to contract with any other insurance carrier or to self-fund any or all insurance plans as long as the current benefit level remains substantially equal. Although a general description of the current plan is provided above, employees should refer to the summary plan description or benefit guide as provided by the plan and application/eligibility requirements as provided by the plan. Each employee shall complete and submit all papers and forms required by the plan. The Employer shall be reimbursed for any amount which was paid to a plan for dependent coverage for which the employee was not eligible. The employee will reimburse the Employer via payroll deduction, which is hereby authorized by this Agreement.
B. The self-funded medical plan in effect as of the effective date of this Agreement and described in Section 19.1 above shall remain in effect for the term of the Agreement subject to the reserved right of the Employer to contract with any carrier or to self-fund as set forth in A above.
