Common use of Group Health Insurance Clause in Contracts

Group Health Insurance. The Employer shall provide a comprehensive health care insurance program for all permanent full-time and part-time employees. Health Plan characteristics and benefits shall be as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (hereinafter OCSEA). Regardless of the plan, employees will pay fifteen percent (15%) of the premium and the Employer will pay eighty-five percent (85%) of the premium; however for any alternative plans offered pursuant to the Agreement with OCSEA, the employees’ premium share will be determined by the Director of DAS, but will not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the premium. The Employer’s premium share shall be paid on behalf of eligible employees as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Employees who include a spouse as a dependent for healthcare coverage shall pay a surcharge as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Eligibility provisions for employees enrolling in State provided health care plans shall remain the same as those in effect in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. The Employer reserves the right to perform dependent eligibility audits upon recommendation of the Joint Health Care Committee. Health care costs paid on behalf of ineligible dependents will be subject to recovery. Deductibles, co-payments, and other plan design provisions for all benefit programs shall be the same as those prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Every year the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment period, at which time employees shall be able to enroll in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee. Changes outside of open enrollment may only occur as prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Open Enrollment Fairs shall be held in accordance with Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. There shall be established a Joint Health Care Committee composed of representatives of management, and of the various labor Unions representing State employees. The Committee shall meet regularly to monitor the operation of the State’s health care plans, and to make recommendations for the improvement of the plans and cost containment procedures. The Employer shall provide funding for dental, vision and the life benefits as described in Article 21 of the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA and the Union’s Benefits Trust. Employee health insurance payments will be deducted from every paycheck. In the event an employee is receiving disability leave or Workers’ Compensation benefits, the Employer- policyholder shall continue, at no cost to the employee, the coverage of group health insurance for such employee for the period of such leave, but not beyond twelve (12) months. If the employee’s leave extends beyond twelve

Group Health Insurance. The Employer shall provide a comprehensive health care insurance program for all permanent full-time and part-time employees. Health Plan characteristics and benefits shall be as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (hereinafter OCSEA). Regardless of the plan, employees will pay fifteen percent (15%) of the premium and the Employer will pay eighty-five percent (85%) of the premium; however for any alternative plans offered pursuant to the Agreement with OCSEA, the employees’ premium share will be determined by the Director of DAS, but will not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the premium. The Employer’s premium share shall be paid on behalf of eligible employees as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Employees who include a spouse as a dependent for healthcare coverage shall pay a surcharge as provided of $12.50 per month in addition to the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEAfamily premium. Eligibility provisions for employees enrolling in State provided health care plans shall remain the same as those in effect in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. The Employer reserves the right to perform dependent eligibility audits upon recommendation of the Joint Health Care Committee. Health care costs paid on behalf of ineligible dependents will be subject to recovery. Deductibles, co-payments, and other plan design provisions for all benefit programs shall be the same as those prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Every year the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment period, at which time employees shall be able to enroll in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee. Changes outside of open enrollment may only occur as prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Open Enrollment Fairs shall be held in accordance with Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. There shall be established a Joint Health Care Committee composed of representatives of management, and of the various labor Unions representing State employees. The Committee shall meet regularly to monitor the operation of the State’s health care plans, and to make recommendations for the improvement of the plans and cost containment procedures. The Employer shall provide funding for dental, vision and the life benefits as described in Article 21 of the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA and the Union’s Benefits Trust. Employee health insurance payments will be deducted from every paycheck. In the event an employee is receiving disability leave or Workers’ Compensation benefits, the Employer- policyholder shall continue, at no cost to the employee, the coverage of group health insurance for such employee for the period of such leave, but not beyond twelve two (122) monthsyears. If Employees receiving Occupational Injury Leave (OIL) or Salary Continuation shall continue to be responsible for the employee’s leave extends beyond twelveregular share of the health insurance premium while receiving said benefits. In the event OIL, Hostage Leave, or Salary Continuation terminates within a pay period and the employee is eligible for temporary total benefits for the remaining period, the employee’s share of the health insurance premium shall be borne by the Employer.

Group Health Insurance. The Employer shall provide a comprehensive health care insurance program for all permanent full-time and part-time employeesemployees who shall have the right to choose among any qualified health plans which are available in their area. Health Plan characteristics and benefits shall be as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (hereinafter OCSEA). Regardless of the plan, employees will pay fifteen percent (15%) of the premium and the Employer will pay eighty-five percent (85%) of the premium; however for any alternative plans offered pursuant to the Agreement with OCSEA, the employees’ premium share will be determined by the Director of DAS, but will not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the premium. For an HMO health plan, the Employer will pay the lesser of 1) eighty-five percent (85%) of the HMO single and family rates or 2) eighty-five percent (85%) of the Ohio Med PPO single and family rates. The Employer’s premium share shall be paid on behalf of eligible full-time and part-time employees as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Employees who include a spouse as a dependent for healthcare coverage shall pay a surcharge as provided of $12.50 per month in addition to the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEAfamily premium. Eligibility provisions for employees enrolling in State provided health care plans shall remain the same as those in effect in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. The Employer reserves the right to perform dependent eligibility audits upon recommendation of the Joint Health Care Committee. Health care costs paid on behalf of ineligible dependents will be subject to recovery. Deductibles, co-payments, and other plan design provisions for all benefit programs shall be the same as those prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Every year the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment period, at which time employees shall be able to enroll in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, or switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee. Changes outside of open enrollment may only occur as prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Open Enrollment Fairs shall be held in accordance with Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. There shall be established a Joint Health Care Committee composed of representatives of management, and of the various labor Unions representing State employees. The Committee shall meet regularly to monitor the operation of the State’s health care plans, and to make recommendations for the improvement of the plans and cost containment procedures. The Employer shall provide funding for dental, vision and the life benefits as described in Article 21 of the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA and the Union’s Benefits Trust. Employee health insurance payments will be deducted from every paycheck. In the event an employee is receiving disability leave or Workers’ Compensation benefits, the Employer- policyholder shall continue, at no cost to the employee, the coverage of group health insurance for such employee for the period of such leave, but not beyond twelve two (122) monthsyears. If Employees receiving Occupational Injury Leave (OIL) or Salary Continuation shall continue to be responsible for the employee’s leave extends beyond twelveregular share of the health insurance premium while receiving said benefits. In the event OIL, Hostage Leave, or Salary Continuation terminates within a pay period and the employee is eligible for temporary total benefits for the remaining period, the employee’s share of the health insurance premium shall be borne by the Employer.

Group Health Insurance. The Employer shall provide a comprehensive health care insurance program for to all permanent full-time and part-part- time employeesemployees who shall have the right to choose among any qualified health plans which are available in their area. Health Plan characteristics and benefits shall be as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (hereinafter OCSEA). Regardless of the plan, employees will pay fifteen 10 percent (15%) of the premium and the Employer will pay eighty-five percent (8510%) of the premium; however , provided however, that for any alternative plans offered pursuant to an HMO health plan the Agreement with OCSEA, the employees’ premium share Employer will be determined by the Director of DAS, but will not exceed fifteen pay no greater than 90 percent (1590%) of the premiumstatewide HMO single and family average rates. The Employer’s 's premium share of 90 percent (90%) shall be paid on behalf of eligible full-time and part-time employees as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Employees who include a spouse as a dependent for healthcare coverage shall pay a surcharge as provided in the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. Eligibility provisions for employees enrolling in State provided health care plans shall remain the same as those in effect in the Employer’s Agreement 's agreement with OCSEA. The Employer reserves the right to perform dependent eligibility audits upon recommendation of the Joint Health Care Committee. Health care costs paid on behalf of ineligible dependents will be subject to recovery. Deductibles, co-payments, and OCSEA At least every other plan design provisions for all benefit programs shall be the same as those prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Every year the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment period, at which time employees shall be able to enroll in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, or switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the The Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee. Changes outside of open enrollment may only occur as prescribed in the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. Open Enrollment Fairs shall be held in accordance with Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. .. There shall be established a Joint Health Care Committee composed of representatives of management, and of the various labor Unions unions representing State state employees. The Committee committee shall meet regularly to monitor using the operation of procedures and performing the State’s health care plans, and to make recommendations for duties outlined in the improvement of the plans and cost containment proceduresAgreement with OCSEA. The Employer shall provide funding for dental, all dental and vision benefits to the extent and in the life benefits as described manner outlined in Article 21 of the Employer’s Agreement 's agreement with OCSEA and the Union’s Benefits Trust. Employee health insurance payments will be deducted from every paycheck. In the event an employee is receiving disability leave or Workers’ Compensation benefits, the Employer- policyholder The Employer shall continue, at no cost to place the employee, the coverage of group 's monthly health insurance for such employee for the period of such leave, but not beyond twelve (12) months. If the employee’s leave extends beyond twelvebenefits' deductions on a pre-tax basis as permitted by Federal Law.

Group Health Insurance. The Employer shall provide a comprehensive health care insurance program for all permanent full-time and part-time to employees. This "unified" Health Care Plan characteristics and benefits (hereinafter referred to as Ohio Med) shall be as provided identical to the program outlined in the Employer’s Agreement with collective bargaining agreement between the Employer and Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (hereinafter OCSEA). Regardless of The Employer shall contribute to the plan, employees will pay fifteen percent (15%) State's Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan 90% of the premium cost per month per full time employee and the Employer will pay eighty-five percent (85%) of the premium; however for any alternative plans offered pursuant to the Agreement with OCSEA, the employees’ premium share will be determined by the Director of DAS, but will not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the premium. The Employer’s premium share shall be paid on behalf of eligible employees as provided in the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA for part-time employees. All state employees who elect to be in the state's comprehensive plan shall remain a member of that plan pursuant to existing practice permitting change each year, except that an employee may change coverage plans upon a change in family status (as provided in proposed regulations for Internal Revenue Code of 1954, Section 125, #8, and the OCSEA Agreement). In addition, an employee may change to another health care provider during any open enrollment period in accordance with the rules of the plan then in effect. In addition to the state's comprehensive health insurance plan, the Employer may contract with various health maintenance organizations (HMO's) to offer health insurance. All matters regarding HMO's shall be determined pursuant to the Employer's agreement with OCSEA. Employees who include a spouse as a dependent for healthcare coverage may elect to enroll in an HMO during any open enrollment period. For employees electing to participate in an HMO, the Employer shall pay a surcharge contribute to the HMO the same percent of its total rate as provided in the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. Eligibility provisions for employees enrolling in State provided health care plans shall remain the same as those in effect in the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. The Employer reserves the right to perform dependent eligibility audits upon recommendation of the Joint Health Care Committee. Health care costs paid on behalf of ineligible dependents will be subject to recovery. Deductibles, Deductibles and co-payments, and other plan design provisions payments for all benefit programs shall be the same as those prescribed in the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. Every year Prior to implementation, the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment periodagrees that it will fully discuss, at which time employees shall be able to enroll with the Union, any changes in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing the benefit structure of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee. Changes outside of open enrollment may only occur as prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Open Enrollment Fairs shall be held in accordance with Employer’s Agreement with OCSEAstate's comprehensive health insurance plan. There shall be established a Joint Health Care Committee joint committee composed of representatives of management, and of the various labor Unions unions representing State state employees. The Committee committee shall meet regularly to monitor using the operation of procedures and performing the State’s health care plans, and to make recommendations for duties outlined in the improvement of the plans and cost containment proceduresAgreement with OCSEA. The Employer shall provide funding for dental, all dental and vision benefits to the extent and in the life benefits as described manner outlined in Article 21 of the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA and the Union’s Benefits Trust. Employee The Employer shall place the employees' monthly health insurance payments will be deducted from every paycheck. In the event an employee is receiving disability leave or Workers’ Compensation benefits, the Employer- policyholder shall continue, at no cost to the employee, the coverage of group health insurance for such employee for the period of such leave, but not beyond twelve (12) months. If the employee’s leave extends beyond twelve' deductions on a pre-tax basis as permitted by Federal Law.

Group Health Insurance. The Employer shall provide a comprehensive health care insurance program for all permanent full-time and part-time employeesemployees who shall have the right to choose among any qualified health plans which are available in their area. Health Plan characteristics and benefits shall be as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (hereinafter OCSEA). Regardless of the plan, employees will pay fifteen percent (15%) of the premium and the Employer will pay eighty-five percent (85%) of the premium; however for any alternative plans offered pursuant to the Agreement with OCSEA, the employees’ premium share will be determined by the Director of DAS, but will not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the premium. For an HMO health plan, the Employer will pay the lesser of 1) eighty-five percent (85%) of the HMO single and family rates or 2) eighty-five percent (85%) of the Ohio Med PPO single and family rates. The Employer’s 's premium share shall be paid on behalf of eligible full-time and part-time employees as provided in the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. Employees who include In the fall of 2006 and 2007, employees enrolled in a spouse as self-funded health plan (Ohio Med and any other self-funded plans) will receive a dependent for healthcare coverage shall pay a surcharge as provided one (1) month rate holiday and will make no premium payment in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEAeach of those months. Eligibility provisions for employees enrolling in State provided health care plans shall remain the same as those in effect in the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. The Employer reserves the right to perform dependent eligibility audits upon recommendation of the Joint Health Care Committee. Health care costs paid on behalf of ineligible dependents will be subject to recovery. Deductibles, Deductibles and co-payments, and other plan design provisions payments for all benefit programs shall be the same as those prescribed in the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. Every At least every other year the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment period, at which time employees shall be able to enroll in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, or switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee. Changes outside of open enrollment may only occur as prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Open Enrollment Fairs shall be held in accordance with Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. There shall be established a Joint Health Care Committee composed of representatives of management, and of the various labor Unions unions representing State employees. The Committee shall meet regularly to monitor the operation of the State’s 's health care plans, and to make recommendations for the improvement of the plans and cost containment procedures. The Employer shall provide funding for dental, vision and the life benefits as described in Article 21 of the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA and the Union’s Benefits Trust. Employee Effective November 1st of 2003 the State will commence the process of deducting the employee’s monthly share of the health insurance payments care premium twice a month. The first half of the employee’s share of the monthly premium will be deducted from every paycheckthe first paycheck that the employee receives in a month. The remaining balance of the employee’s share of the monthly premium will be deducted from the second paycheck that the employee receives in a month. In the Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, employees shall have their group health insurance paid during the calendar year under the terms of this Article. In the event an employee is receiving disability leave or Workers’ Compensation benefits, the Employer- Employer-policyholder shall continue, at no cost to the employee, the coverage of group health insurance for such employee for the period of such leave, but not beyond twelve two (122) months. If the employee’s leave extends beyond twelveyears.

Group Health Insurance. The Employer shall provide a comprehensive health care insurance program for all permanent full-time and part-time employeesemployees who shall have the right to choose among any qualified health plans which are available in their area. Health Plan characteristics and benefits shall be as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (hereinafter OCSEA). Regardless of the plan, employees will pay fifteen percent (15%) of the premium and the Employer will pay eighty-five percent (85%) of the premium; however for any alternative plans offered pursuant to the Agreement with OCSEA, the employees’ premium share will be determined by the Director of DAS, but will not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the premium. For an HMO health plan, the Employer will pay the lesser of 1) eighty-five percent (85%) of the HMO single and family rates or 2) eighty-five percent (85%) of the Ohio Med PPO single and family rates. The Employer’s premium share shall be paid on behalf of eligible full-time and part-time employees as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Employees who include a spouse as a dependent for healthcare coverage shall pay a surcharge as provided of $12.50 per month in addition to the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEAfamily premium. Eligibility provisions for employees enrolling in State provided health care plans shall remain the same as those in effect in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. The Employer reserves the right to perform dependent eligibility audits upon recommendation of the Joint Health Care Committee. Health care costs paid on behalf of ineligible dependents will be subject to recovery. Deductibles, co-payments, and other plan design provisions for all benefit programs shall be the same as those prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Every At least eEvery other year the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment period, at which time employees shall be able to enroll in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, or switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee. Changes outside of open enrollment may only occur as prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Open Enrollment Fairs shall be held in accordance with Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. There shall be established a Joint Health Care Committee composed of representatives of management, and of the various labor Unions representing State employees. The Committee shall meet regularly to monitor the operation of the State’s health care plans, and to make recommendations for the improvement of the plans and cost containment procedures. The Employer shall provide funding for dental, vision and the life benefits as described in Article 21 of the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA and the Union’s Benefits Trust. Employee Effective July 1, 2009, eEmployee health insurance payments will be deducted from every paycheck. In the event an employee is receiving disability leave or Workers’ Compensation benefits, the Employer- Employer-policyholder shall continue, at no cost to the employee, the coverage of group health insurance for such employee for the period of such leave, but not beyond twelve two (122) monthsyears. If Employees receiving Occupational Injury Leave (OIL) or Salary Continuation shall continue to be responsible for the employee’s leave extends beyond twelveregular share of the health insurance premium while receiving said benefits. In the event OIL, Hostage Leave, or Salary Continuation terminates within a pay period and the employee is eligible for temporary total benefits for the remaining period, the employee’s share of the health insurance premium shall be borne by the Employer.

Group Health Insurance. The Employer shall provide a comprehensive health care insurance program for all permanent full-time and part-time employees. Health Plan characteristics and benefits shall be as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (hereinafter OCSEA). Regardless of the plan, employees will pay fifteen percent (15%) of the premium and the Employer will pay eighty-five percent (85%) of the premium; however for any alternative plans offered pursuant to the Agreement with OCSEA, the employees’ premium share will be determined by the Director of DAS, but will not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the premium. The Employer’s premium share shall be paid on behalf of eligible employees as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Employees who include a spouse as a dependent for healthcare coverage shall pay a surcharge as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Eligibility provisions for employees enrolling in State provided health care plans shall remain the same as those in effect in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. The Employer reserves the right to perform dependent eligibility audits upon recommendation of the Joint Health Care Committee. Health care costs paid on behalf of ineligible dependents will be subject to recovery. Deductibles, co-payments, and other plan design provisions for all benefit programs shall be the same as those prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Every year the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment period, at which time employees shall be able to enroll in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee. Changes outside of open enrollment may only occur as prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Open Enrollment Fairs shall be held in accordance with Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. There shall be established a Joint Health Care Committee composed of representatives of management, and of the various labor Unions representing State employees. The Committee shall meet regularly to monitor the operation of the State’s health care plans, and to make recommendations for the improvement of the plans and cost containment procedures. The Employer shall provide funding for dental, vision and the life benefits as described in Article 21 of the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA and the Union’s Benefits Trust. Employee health insurance payments will be deducted from every paycheck. In the event an employee is receiving disability leave or Workers’ Compensation benefits, the Employer- Employer-policyholder shall continue, at no cost to the employee, the coverage of group health insurance for such employee for the period of such leave, but not beyond twelve (12) months. If the employee’s leave extends beyond twelvetwelve (12) months, the employee shall continue to be eligible for health insurance at the usual cost share paid by the employee for an additional period

Group Health Insurance. The Employer shall provide a comprehensive health care insurance program for all permanent full-time and part-time employees. Health Plan characteristics and benefits shall be as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (hereinafter OCSEA). Regardless of the plan, employees will pay fifteen percent (15%) of the premium and the Employer will pay eighty-five percent (85%) of the premium; however for any alternative plans offered pursuant to the Agreement with OCSEA, the employees’ premium share will be determined by the Director of DAS, but will not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the premium. The Employer’s premium share shall be paid on behalf of eligible employees as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Employees who include a spouse as a dependent for healthcare coverage shall pay a surcharge of $12.50 per month in addition to the family premium as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Eligibility provisions for employees enrolling in State provided health care plans shall remain the same as those in effect in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. The Employer reserves the right to perform dependent eligibility audits upon recommendation of the Joint Health Care Committee. Health care costs paid on behalf of ineligible dependents will be subject to recovery. Deductibles, co-payments, and other plan design provisions for all benefit programs shall be the same as those prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Every year the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment period, at which time employees shall be able to enroll in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee. Changes outside of open enrollment may only occur as prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Open Enrollment Fairs shall be held in accordance with Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. There shall be established a Joint Health Care Committee composed of representatives of management, and of the various labor Unions representing State employees. The Committee shall meet regularly to monitor the operation of the State’s health care plans, and to make recommendations for the improvement of the plans and cost containment procedures. The Employer shall provide funding for dental, vision and the life benefits as described in Article 21 of the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA and the Union’s Benefits Trust. Employee health insurance payments will be deducted from every paycheck. In the event an employee is receiving disability leave or Workers’ Compensation benefits, the Employer- Employer-policyholder shall continue, at no cost to the employee, the coverage of group health insurance for such employee for the period of such leave, but not beyond twelve two (122) months. If the employee’s leave extends beyond twelveyears

Group Health Insurance. The Employer shall provide a comprehensive health care insurance program for all permanent full-time and part-time employeesemployees who shall have the right to choose among any qualified health plans which are available in their area. Health Plan characteristics and benefits shall be as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (hereinafter OCSEA). Regardless of the plan, employees will pay fifteen percent (15%) of the premium and the Employer will pay eighty-five percent (85%) of the premium; however for any alternative plans offered pursuant to the Agreement with OCSEA, the employees’ premium share will be determined by the Director of DAS, but will not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the premium. For an HMO health plan, the Employer will pay the lesser of 1) eighty-five percent (85%) of the HMO single and family rates or 2) eighty-five percent (85%) of the Ohio Med PPO single and family rates. The Employer’s premium share shall be paid on behalf of full-time and part-time eligible employees as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Employees who include a spouse as a dependent for healthcare coverage shall pay a surcharge as provided of $12.50 per month in addition to the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEAfamily premium. Eligibility provisions for employees enrolling in State provided health care plans shall remain the same as those in effect in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. The Employer reserves the right to perform dependent eligibility audits upon recommendation of the Joint Health Care Committee. Health care costs paid on behalf of ineligible dependents will be subject to recovery. Deductibles, co-payments, and other plan design provisions for all benefit programs shall be the same as those prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Every year the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment period, at which time employees shall be able to enroll in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, or switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee. Changes outside of open enrollment may only occur as prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Open Enrollment Fairs shall be held in accordance with Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. There shall be established a Joint Health Care Committee composed of representatives of management, and of the various labor Unions representing State employees. The Committee shall meet regularly to monitor the operation of the State’s health care plans, and to make recommendations for the improvement of the plans and cost containment procedures. The Employer shall provide funding for dental, vision and the life benefits as described in Article 21 of the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA and the Union’s Benefits Trust. Employee health insurance payments will be deducted from every paycheck. In the event an employee is receiving disability leave or Workers’ Compensation benefits, the Employer- Employer-policyholder shall continue, at no cost to the employee, the coverage of group health insurance for such employee for the period of such leave, but not beyond twelve two (122) monthsyears. If Employees receiving Occupational Injury Leave (OIL) or Salary Continuation shall continue to be responsible for the employee’s leave extends beyond twelveregular share of the health insurance premium while receiving said benefits. In the event OIL, Hostage Leave, or Salary Continuation terminates within a pay period and the employee is eligible for temporary total benefits for the remaining period, the employee’s share of the health insurance premium shall be borne by the Employer.

Group Health Insurance. The Employer shall provide a comprehensive health care insurance program for all permanent full-time and part-time to employees. This "unified" Health Care Plan characteristics and benefits (hereinafter referred to as Ohio Med) shall be as provided identical to the program outlined in the Employer’s Agreement with collective bargaining agreement between the Employer and Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (hereinafter OCSEA). Regardless of The Employer shall contribute to the plan, employees will pay fifteen percent (15%) State's Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan 90% of the premium cost per month per full time employee and the Employer will pay eighty-five percent (85%) of the premium; however for any alternative plans offered pursuant to the Agreement with OCSEA, the employees’ premium share will be determined by the Director of DAS, but will not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the premium. The Employer’s premium share shall be paid on behalf of eligible employees as provided in the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA for part-time employees. All State employees who elect to be in the State's comprehensive plan shall remain a member of that plan pursuant to existing practice permitting change each year, except that an employee may change coverage plans upon a change in family status (as provided in proposed regulations for Internal Revenue Code of 1954, Section 125, #8, and the OCSEA Agreement). In addition, an employee may change to another health care provider during any open enrollment period in accordance with the rules of the plan then in effect. In addition to the State's comprehensive health insurance plan, the Employer may contract with various health maintenance organizations (HMO's) to offer health insurance. All matters regarding HMO's shall be determined pursuant to the Employer's agreement with OCSEA. Employees who include a spouse as a dependent for healthcare coverage may elect to enroll in an HMO during any open enrollment period. For employees electing to participate in an HMO, the Employer shall pay a surcharge contribute to the HMO the same percent of its total rate as provided in the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. Eligibility provisions for employees enrolling in State provided health care plans shall remain the same as those in effect in the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. The Employer reserves the right to perform dependent eligibility audits upon recommendation of the Joint Health Care Committee. Health care costs paid on behalf of ineligible dependents will be subject to recovery. Deductibles, Deductibles and co-payments, and other plan design provisions payments for all benefit programs shall be the same as those prescribed in the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. Every year Prior to implementation, the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment periodagrees that it will fully discuss, at which time employees shall be able to enroll with the Union, any changes in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing the benefit structure of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee. Changes outside of open enrollment may only occur as prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Open Enrollment Fairs shall be held in accordance with Employer’s Agreement with OCSEAstate's comprehensive health insurance plan. There shall be established a Joint Health Care Committee joint committee composed of representatives of management, and of the various labor Unions unions representing State state employees. The Committee committee shall meet regularly to monitor using the operation of procedures and performing the State’s health care plans, and to make recommendations for duties outlined in the improvement of the plans and cost containment proceduresAgreement with OCSEA. The Employer shall provide funding for dental, all dental and vision benefits to the extent and in the life benefits as described manner outlined in Article 21 of the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA and the Union’s Benefits Trust. Employee The Employer shall place the employees' monthly health insurance payments will be deducted from every paycheck. In the event an employee is receiving disability leave or Workers’ Compensation benefits, the Employer- policyholder shall continue, at no cost to the employee, the coverage of group health insurance for such employee for the period of such leave, but not beyond twelve (12) months. If the employee’s leave extends beyond twelve' deductions on a pre-tax basis as permitted by Federal Law.

Group Health Insurance. The Employer shall provide a comprehensive health care insurance program for all permanent full-time and part-time employeesemployees who shall have the right to choose among any qualified health plans which are available in their area. Health Plan characteristics and benefits shall be as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (hereinafter OCSEA). Regardless of the plan, employees will pay ten percent (10%) of the premium, provided however, that for an HMO health plan the Employer will pay the lesser of 1) ninety percent (90%) of the statewide HMO single and family average rates or 2) 90% of the Ohio Med PPO single and family rates. Effective July 1, 2005, employees will pay fifteen percent (15%) of the premium and premium, provided however, that for an HMO health plan, the Employer will pay the lesser of 1) eighty-five percent (85%) of the premium; however for any alternative plans offered pursuant to the Agreement with OCSEA, the employees’ premium share will be determined by the Director of DAS, but will not exceed fifteen statewide HMO single and family average rates or 2) eighty-five percent (1585%) of the premiumOhio Med PPO single and family rates. The Employer’s 's premium share shall be paid on behalf of eligible full-time and part-time employees as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Employees who include a spouse as a dependent for healthcare coverage shall pay a surcharge as provided in the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. Eligibility provisions for employees enrolling in State provided health care plans shall remain the same as those in effect in the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. The Employer reserves the right to perform dependent eligibility audits upon recommendation of the Joint Health Care Committee. Health care costs paid on behalf of ineligible dependents will be subject to recovery. Deductibles, Deductibles and co-payments, and other plan design provisions payments for all benefit programs shall be the same as those prescribed in the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. Every At least every other year the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment period, at which time employees shall be able to enroll in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, or switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee. Changes outside of open enrollment may only occur as prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Open Enrollment Fairs shall be held in accordance with Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. There shall be established a Joint Health Care Committee composed of representatives of management, and of the various labor Unions unions representing State employees. The Committee shall meet regularly to monitor the operation of the State’s 's health care plans, and to make recommendations for the improvement of the plans and cost containment procedures. The Employer shall provide funding for dental, vision and the life benefits as described in Article 21 of the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA and the Union’s Benefits Trust. Employee Effective November 1st of 2003 the State will commence the process of deducting the employee’s monthly share of the health insurance payments care premium twice a month. The first half of the employee’s share of the monthly premium will be deducted from every paycheckthe first paycheck that the employee receives in a month. The remaining balance of the employee’s share of the monthly premium will be deducted from the second paycheck that the employee receives in a month. In the Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, employees shall have their group health insurance paid during the calendar year under the terms of this Article. In the event an employee is receiving disability leave or Workers’ Compensation benefits, the Employer- policyholder shall continue, at no cost to the employee, the coverage of group health insurance for such employee for the period of such leave, but not beyond twelve two (122) months. If the employee’s leave extends beyond twelveyears.

Group Health Insurance. The Employer shall provide a comprehensive health care insurance program for to all permanent full-time and part-time employeesemployees who shall have the right to choose among any qualified health plans which are available in their area. Health Plan characteristics and benefits shall be as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (hereinafter OCSEA). Regardless of the plan, employees will pay ten percent (10%) of the premium, provided however, that for an HMO health plan the Employer will pay the lesser of 1) ninety percent (90%) of the statewide HMO single and family average rates or 2) 90% of the Ohio Med PPO single and family rates. Effective July 1, 2005, employees will pay fifteen percent (15%) of the premium and premium, provided however, that for an HMO health plan, the Employer will pay the lesser of 1) eighty –five percent (85%) of the statewide HMO single and family average rates or 2) eighty-five percent (85%) of the premium; however for any alternative plans offered pursuant to the Agreement with OCSEA, the employees’ premium share will be determined by the Director of DAS, but will not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the premiumOhio Med PPO single and family rates. The Employer’s 's premium share shall be paid on behalf of eligible full-time and part-time employees as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Employees who include a spouse as a dependent for healthcare coverage shall pay a surcharge as provided in the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. Eligibility provisions for employees enrolling in State provided health care plans shall remain the same as those in effect in the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. The Employer reserves the right to perform dependent eligibility audits upon recommendation of the Joint Health Care Committee. Health care costs paid on behalf of ineligible dependents will be subject to recovery. Deductibles, co-payments, and At least every other plan design provisions for all benefit programs shall be the same as those prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Every year the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment period, at which time employees shall be able to enroll in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, or switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee. Changes outside of open enrollment may only occur as prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Open Enrollment Fairs shall be held in accordance with Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. There shall be established a Joint Health Care Committee composed of representatives of management, and of the various labor Unions unions representing State state employees. The Committee committee shall meet regularly to monitor using the operation of procedures and performing the State’s health care plans, and to make recommendations for duties outlined in the improvement of the plans and cost containment proceduresAgreement with OCSEA. The Employer shall provide funding for dental, all dental and vision benefits to the extent and in the life benefits as described manner outlined in Article 21 of the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA and the Union’s Union Benefits Trust. Employee The Employer shall place the employees' health insurance payments benefits' deductions on a pre-tax basis as permitted by Federal Law. Effective November 1st of 2003 the State will commence the process of deducting the employee’s monthly share of the health care premium twice a month. The first half of the employee’s share of the monthly premium will be deducted from every paycheckthe first paycheck that the employee receives in a month. In the event an employee is receiving disability leave or Workers’ Compensation benefits, the Employer- policyholder shall continue, at no cost to the employee, the coverage The remaining balance of group health insurance for such employee for the period of such leave, but not beyond twelve (12) months. If the employee’s leave extends beyond twelveshare of the monthly premium will be deducted from the second paycheck that the employee receives in a month.

Group Health Insurance. The Employer shall provide a comprehensive health care insurance program for to all permanent full-time and part-time employeesemployees who shall have the right to choose among any qualified health plans which are available in their area. Health Plan characteristics and benefits shall be as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (hereinafter OCSEA). Regardless of the plan, plan employees will pay fifteen percent (15%) of the premium and the Employer will pay eighty-five percent (85%) of the premium; however however, for any alternative plans offered pursuant to the Agreement with OCSEA, the employees’ premium share shall will be determined by the Director of DAS, but will not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the premium. The Employer’s premium share shall be paid on behalf For an HMO health plan, the Employer will pay the lesser of eligible employees as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Employees who include a spouse as a dependent for healthcare coverage shall pay a surcharge as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Eligibility provisions for employees enrolling in State provided health care plans shall remain the same as those in effect in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. The Employer reserves the right to perform dependent eligibility audits upon recommendation 1) eighty–five percent (85%) of the Joint Health Care Committee. Health care costs paid on behalf HMO single and family rates or 2) eighty-five percent (85%) of ineligible dependents will be subject to recovery. Deductibles, co-payments, and other plan design provisions for all benefit programs shall be the same Ohio Med PPO single as those prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Every At least every other year the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment period, at which time employees shall be able to enroll in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, or switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee. Changes outside of open enrollment may only occur as prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Open Enrollment Fairs shall be held in accordance with Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. There shall be established a Joint Health Care Committee composed of representatives of management, and of the various labor Unions unions representing State state employees. The Committee committee shall meet regularly to monitor using the operation of procedures and performing the State’s health care plans, and to make recommendations for duties outlined in the improvement of the plans and cost containment proceduresAgreement with OCSEA. The Employer shall provide funding for dental, vision and place the life benefits employees' health benefits' deductions on a pre- tax basis as described in Article 21 permitted by Federal Law. The State will deduct the employee’s monthly share of the Employerhealth care premium twice a month. The first half of the employee’s Agreement with OCSEA and share of the Union’s Benefits Trust. Employee health insurance payments monthly premium will be deducted from every paycheckthe first paycheck that the employee receives in a month. In the event an employee is receiving disability leave or Workers’ Compensation benefits, the Employer- policyholder shall continue, at no cost to the employee, the coverage The remaining balance of group health insurance for such employee for the period of such leave, but not beyond twelve (12) months. If the employee’s leave extends beyond twelveshare of the monthly premium will be deducted from the second paycheck that the employee receives in a month.

Group Health Insurance. The Employer shall provide a comprehensive health care insurance program for to all permanent full-time and part-time employeesemployees who shall have the right to choose among any qualified health plans which are available in their area. Health Plan characteristics and benefits shall be as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (hereinafter OCSEA). Regardless of the plan, employees will pay fifteen 10 percent (15%) of the premium and the Employer will pay eighty-five percent (8510%) of the premium; however , provided however, that for any alternative plans offered pursuant to an HMO health plan the Agreement with OCSEA, the employees’ premium share Employer will be determined by the Director of DAS, but will not exceed fifteen pay no greater than 90 percent (1590%) of the premiumstatewide HMO single and family average rates. The Employer’s 's premium share of 90 percent (90%) shall be paid on behalf of eligible full-time and part-time employees as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Employees who include a spouse as a dependent for healthcare coverage shall pay a surcharge as provided in the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. Eligibility provisions for employees enrolling in State provided health care plans shall remain the same as those in effect in the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. The Employer reserves the right to perform dependent eligibility audits upon recommendation of the Joint Health Care Committee. Health care costs paid on behalf of ineligible dependents will be subject to recovery. Deductibles, Deductibles and co-payments, and other plan design provisions payments for all benefit programs shall be the same as those prescribed in the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. Every At least every other year the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment period, at which time employees shall be able to enroll in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, or switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the The Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee. Changes outside of open enrollment may only occur as prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Open Enrollment Fairs shall be held in accordance with Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. There shall be established a Joint Health Care Committee composed of representatives of management, and of the various labor Unions unions representing State employees. The Committee shall meet regularly to monitor the operation of the State’s 's health care plans, and to make recommendations for the improvement of the plans and cost containment procedures. The Employer shall provide funding for dental, all dental and vision benefits to the extent and in the life benefits as described manner outlined in Article 21 of the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA and the Union’s Benefits Trust. Employee The Employer shall place the employees' monthly health benefits' deductions on a pre-tax basis as permitted by Federal Law. In the Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, employees shall have their group health insurance payments will be deducted from every paycheckpaid during the calendar year under the terms of this Article. In the event an employee goes on an extended medical disability leave, or is receiving disability leave or Workers’ Compensation benefits, the Employer- Employer-policyholder shall continue, at no cost to the employee, the coverage of group health insurance for such employee for the period of such extended leave, but not beyond twelve two (122) months. If the employee’s leave extends beyond twelveyears.

Group Health Insurance. The Employer shall provide a comprehensive health care If Executive is eligible for and timely elects to continue receiving group medical insurance program for all permanent full-time and part-time employees. Health Plan characteristics and benefits shall be coverage under the law known as provided in COBRA, the Employer’s Agreement with Company shall, continuing until the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association earlier of (hereinafter OCSEA). Regardless x) the expiration of the plannine (9) month period following the Agreement Effective Date (the “Severance Period”), employees will and (y) the date on which Executive becomes eligible to receive the same or substantially similar group health insurance coverage through another employer (as applicable, the “COBRA Contribution Period”), pay fifteen percent (15%) on Executive’s behalf the portion of the premium monthly premiums for such coverage that it pays for active and similarly situated employees receiving the Employer will pay eighty-five percent (85%) same type of the premium; however for any alternative plans offered pursuant to the Agreement with OCSEA, the employees’ premium share will be determined by the Director of DAS, but will not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the premiumcoverage. The Employer’s balance of such premiums during the COBRA Contribution Period, and all premium share costs thereafter, shall be paid by Executive on behalf a monthly basis during the elected period of health insurance coverage under COBRA for as long as, and to the extent that, Executive remains eligible employees for and elects to remain enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, the Company may, in its sole discretion, and at any time during the COBRA Contribution Period, elect to cease making monthly contributions hereunder and, instead, pay to Executive a lump sum (less applicable taxes and withholdings) equal to the amount of contributions the Company would have made hereunder between the date of such cessation and the expiration of the COBRA Contribution Period, following which lump sum payment all COBRA premium costs shall be paid by Executive for as provided long as, and to the extent that, Executive remains eligible for and elects to remain enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage. Executive agrees that, should Executive become eligible during the Severance Period to receive group health insurance coverage through another employer, Executive shall immediately notify the Company in writing of the date of eligibility for such coverage and the Company’s obligation under this paragraph shall terminate as of such date of eligibility. Executive is entitled to exercise only those stock options granted to Executive under the Company’s 2006 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended, 2016 Stock Incentive Plan, 2017 Stock Incentive Plan and 2021 Stock Incentive Plan (collectively, the “Option Plans”) that are vested through the Separation Date, and only in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable Option Plan, including (without limitation) those provisions regarding the time in which Executive may exercise vested options. Except for those vested options, Executive acknowledges and agrees that Executive does not now have, and will not in the Employerfuture have, rights to vest in any other equity plans (of whatever name or kind, including, without limitation, any stock option or restricted stock plan) that Executive participated in or was eligible to participate in during Executive’s employment with the Company. Other than the Separation Benefits and Accrued Obligations, Executive will not be eligible for, nor shall Executive have a right to receive, any payments or benefits from the Company following the Separation Date. It is intended that each installment of the separation payments and benefits provided under this Agreement with OCSEA. Employees who include a spouse shall be treated as a dependent separate “payment” for healthcare coverage purposes of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor Executive shall pay a surcharge as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Eligibility provisions for employees enrolling in State provided health care plans shall remain the same as those in effect in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. The Employer reserves have the right to perform dependent eligibility audits upon recommendation accelerate or defer the delivery of the Joint Health Care Committee. Health care costs paid on behalf of ineligible dependents will be subject to recovery. Deductibles, co-payments, and other plan design provisions for all benefit programs shall be the same as those prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Every year the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment period, at which time employees shall be able to enroll in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, any such payments or waive coverage. The timing of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee. Changes outside of open enrollment may only occur as prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Open Enrollment Fairs shall be held in accordance with Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. There shall be established a Joint Health Care Committee composed of representatives of management, and of the various labor Unions representing State employees. The Committee shall meet regularly to monitor the operation of the State’s health care plans, and to make recommendations for the improvement of the plans and cost containment procedures. The Employer shall provide funding for dental, vision and the life benefits as described in Article 21 of the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA and the Union’s Benefits Trust. Employee health insurance payments will be deducted from every paycheck. In the event an employee is receiving disability leave or Workers’ Compensation benefits, the Employer- policyholder shall continue, at no cost except to the employee, the coverage of group health insurance for such employee for the period of such leave, but not beyond twelve (12) months. If the employee’s leave extends beyond twelveextent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.

Group Health Insurance. The Employer shall provide a comprehensive health care insurance program for to all permanent full-time and part-part- time employeesemployees who shall have the right to choose among any qualified health plans which are available in their area. Health Plan characteristics and benefits shall be as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (hereinafter OCSEA). Regardless of the plan, employees will pay fifteen 10 percent (15%) of the premium and the Employer will pay eighty-five percent (8510%) of the premium; however , provided however, that for any alternative plans offered pursuant to an HMO health plan the Agreement with OCSEA, the employees’ premium share Employer will be determined by the Director of DAS, but will not exceed fifteen pay no greater than 90 percent (1590%) of the premiumstatewide HMO single and family average rates. The Employer’s 's premium share of 90 percent (90%) shall be paid on behalf of eligible full-time and part-time employees as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Employees who include a spouse as a dependent for healthcare coverage shall pay a surcharge as provided in the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. Eligibility provisions for employees enrolling in State provided health care plans shall remain the same as those in effect in the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. The Employer reserves the right to perform dependent eligibility audits upon recommendation of the Joint Health Care Committee. Health care costs paid on behalf of ineligible dependents will be subject to recovery. Deductibles, Deductibles and co-payments, and other plan design provisions payments for all benefit programs shall be the same as those prescribed in the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. Every At least every other year the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment period, at which time employees shall be able to enroll in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, or switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee. Changes outside of open enrollment may only occur as prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Open Enrollment Fairs shall be held in accordance with Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. The There shall be established a Joint Health Care Committee composed of representatives of management, and of the various labor Unions unions representing State employees. The Committee shall meet regularly to monitor the operation of the State’s 's health care plans, and to make recommendations for the improvement of the plans and cost containment procedures. The Employer shall provide funding for dental, all dental and vision benefits to the extent and in the life benefits as described manner outlined in Article 21 of the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA and the Union’s Benefits Trust. Employee The Employer shall place the employees' monthly health benefits' deductions on a pre-tax basis as permitted by Federal Law. In the Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, employees shall have their group health insurance payments will be deducted from every paycheckpaid during the calendar year under the terms of this Article. In the event an employee goes on an extended medical disability leave, or is receiving disability leave or Workers’ Compensation benefits, the Employer- Employer-policyholder shall continue, at no cost to the employee, the coverage of group health insurance for such employee for the period of such extended leave, but not beyond twelve two (122) months. If the employee’s leave extends beyond twelveyears.

Group Health Insurance. The Employer shall provide a comprehensive health care insurance program for to all permanent full-time and part-time employeesemployees who shall have the right to choose among any qualified health plans which are available in their area. Health Plan characteristics and benefits shall be as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (hereinafter OCSEA). Regardless of the plan, employees will pay fifteen percent (15%) of the premium and the Employer will pay eighty-five percent (85%) of the premium; however however, for any alternative plans offered pursuant to the Agreement with OCSEA, the employees’ premium share shall will be determined by the Director of DAS, but will not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the premium. For an HMO health plan, the Employer will pay the lesser of 1) eighty–five percent (85%) of the HMO single and family rates or 2) eighty- five percent (85%) of the Ohio Med PPO single and family rates. The Employer’s premium share shall be paid on behalf of eligible full-time and part-time employees as provided in the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. Employees who include In the fall of 2006 and 2007, employees enrolled in a spouse as self-funded health plan (Ohio Med and any other self-funded plans) will receive a dependent for healthcare coverage shall pay a surcharge as provided one (1) month rate holiday and will make no premium payment in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEAeach of those months. Eligibility provisions for employees enrolling in State provided health care plans shall remain the same as those in effect in the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. The Employer reserves the right to perform dependent eligibility audits upon recommendation of the Joint Health Care Committee. Health care costs paid on behalf of ineligible dependents will be subject to recovery. Deductibles, Deductibles and co-payments, and other plan design provisions payments for all benefit programs shall be the same as those prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Every At least every other year the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment period, at which time employees shall be able to enroll in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, or switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee. Changes outside of open enrollment may only occur as prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Open Enrollment Fairs shall be held in accordance with Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. There shall be established a Joint Health Care Committee composed of representatives of management, and of the various labor Unions unions representing State state employees. The Committee committee shall meet regularly to monitor using the operation of procedures and performing the State’s health care plans, and to make recommendations for duties outlined in the improvement of the plans and cost containment proceduresAgreement with OCSEA. The Employer shall provide funding for dental, vision and place the life benefits employees' health benefits' deductions on a pre-tax basis as described in Article 21 permitted by Federal Law The State will deduct the employee’s monthly share of the Employerhealth care premium twice a month. The first half of the employee’s Agreement with OCSEA and share of the Union’s Benefits Trust. Employee health insurance payments monthly premium will be deducted from every paycheckthe first paycheck that the employee receives in a month. In the event an employee is receiving disability leave or Workers’ Compensation benefits, the Employer- policyholder shall continue, at no cost to the employee, the coverage The remaining balance of group health insurance for such employee for the period of such leave, but not beyond twelve (12) months. If the employee’s leave extends beyond twelveshare of the monthly premium will be deducted from the second paycheck that the employee receives in a month.

Group Health Insurance. The Employer shall provide a comprehensive health care insurance program for all permanent full-time and part-time employees. Health Plan characteristics and benefits shall be as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (hereinafter OCSEA). Regardless of the plan, employees will pay fifteen percent (15%) of the premium and the Employer will pay eighty-five percent (85%) of the premium; however for any alternative plans offered pursuant to the Agreement with OCSEA, the employees’ premium share will be determined by the Director of DAS, but will not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the premium. The Employer’s premium share shall be paid on behalf of eligible employees as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Employees who include a spouse as a dependent for healthcare coverage shall pay a surcharge as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Eligibility provisions for employees enrolling in State provided health care plans shall remain the same as those in effect in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. The Employer reserves the right to perform dependent eligibility audits upon recommendation of the Joint Health Care Committee. Health care costs paid on behalf of ineligible dependents will be subject to recovery. Deductibles, co-payments, and other plan design provisions for all benefit programs shall be the same as those prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Every year the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment period, at which time employees shall be able to enroll in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee. Changes outside of open enrollment may only occur as prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Open Enrollment Fairs shall be held in accordance with Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. There shall be established a Joint Health Care Committee composed of representatives of management, and of the various labor Unions representing State employees. The Committee shall meet regularly to monitor the operation of the State’s health care plans, and to make recommendations for the improvement of the plans and cost containment procedures. The Employer shall provide funding for dental, vision and the life benefits as described in Article 21 of the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA and the Union’s Benefits Trust. Employee health insurance payments will be deducted from every paycheck. In the event an employee is receiving disability leave or Workers’ Compensation benefits, the Employer- policyholder shall continue, at no cost to the employee, the coverage of group health insurance for such employee for the period of such leave, but not beyond twelve (12) months. If the employee’s leave extends beyond twelve.

Group Health Insurance. The Employer shall provide a comprehensive health care insurance program for all permanent full-time and part-time Comprehensive Health Care Insurance Program to employees. This "unified" Health Care Plan characteristics and benefits (hereinafter referred to as Ohio Med) shall be as provided identical to the program outlined in the Employer’s collective bargaining Agreement with between the Employer and Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (hereinafter OCSEA). Regardless of The Employer shall contribute to the plan, employees will pay fifteen State's Comprehensive Health Care Insurance Program ninety percent (1590%) of the premium per month per full time employee and the Employer will pay eighty-five percent (85%) of the premium; however for any alternative plans offered pursuant to the Agreement with OCSEA, the employees’ premium share will be determined by the Director of DAS, but will not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the premium. The Employer’s premium share shall be paid on behalf of eligible employees as provided in the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA for part-time employees. All State employees who elect to be in the State's comprehensive plan shall remain a member of that plan pursuant to existing practice permitting change each year, except that an employee may change coverage plans upon a change in family status (as provided in proposed regulations for Internal Revenue Code of 1954, Section 125, #8, and the OCSEA Agreement. In addition, an employee may change to another health care provider during any open enrollment period in accordance with the rules of the plan then in effect. In addition to the State's Comprehensive Health Care Insurance Program, the Employer may contract with various Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO's) to offer health insurance. All matters regarding HMO's shall be determined pursuant to the Employer's Agreement with OCSEA. Employees who include a spouse as a dependent for healthcare coverage may elect to enroll in an HMO during any open enrollment period. For employees electing to participate in an HMO, the Employer shall pay a surcharge contribute to the HMO the same percent of its total rate as provided in the Employer’s Agreement 's agreement with OCSEA. Eligibility provisions for employees enrolling in State provided health care plans shall remain the same as those in effect in the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. The Employer reserves the right to perform dependent eligibility audits upon recommendation of the Joint Health Care Committee. Health care costs paid on behalf of ineligible dependents will be subject to recovery. Deductibles, Deductibles and co-payments, and other plan design provisions payments for all benefit programs shall be the same as those prescribed in the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. Every year Prior to implementation, the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment periodagrees that it will fully discuss, at which time employees shall be able to enroll with the Union, any changes in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing the benefit structure of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint State's Comprehensive Health Care Committee. Changes outside of open enrollment may only occur as prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Open Enrollment Fairs shall be held in accordance with Employer’s Agreement with OCSEAInsurance Plan. There shall be established a Joint Health Care Committee composed of representatives of management, and of the various labor Unions unions representing State employees. The Committee shall meet regularly to monitor the operation of the State’s 's health care insurance plans, and to make recommendations for the improvement of the plans and cost containment procedures. The Employer shall provide funding for dental, all dental and vision benefits to the extent and in the life benefits as described manner outlined in Article 21 of the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA and the Union’s Benefits Trust. Employee The Employer shall place the employees' monthly health benefits' deductions on a pre-tax basis as permitted by Federal Law. In the Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, employees shall have their group health insurance payments will be deducted from every paycheckpaid during the calendar year under the terms of this Article. In the event an employee goes on an extended medical disability leave, or is receiving disability leave or Workers’ Workers Compensation benefits, the Employer- Employer-policyholder shall continue, at no cost to the employee, the coverage of group health insurance for such employee for the period of such extended leave, but not beyond twelve two (122) monthsyears. If Any employee who is receiving Workers Compensation or Disability Leave as of July 1, 1994 shall continue to be eligible to receive hospitalization coverage for a period of up to three (3) years from the employee’s leave extends beyond twelvedate of the Disability Leave or Workers Compensation claim.

Group Health Insurance. The Employer shall provide a comprehensive health care insurance program for all permanent full-time and part-time employeesemployees who shall have the right to choose among any qualified health plans which are available in their area. Health Plan characteristics and benefits shall be as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (hereinafter OCSEA). Regardless of the plan, employees will pay fifteen percent (15%) of the premium and the Employer will pay eighty-five percent (85%) of the premium; however for any alternative plans offered pursuant to the Agreement with OCSEA, the employees’ premium share will be determined by the Director of DAS, but will not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the premium. For an HMO health plan, the Employer will pay the lesser of 1) eighty-five percent (85%) of the HMO single and family rates or 2) eighty-five percent (85%) of the Ohio Med PPO single and family rates. The Employer’s premium share shall be paid on behalf of eligible full-time and part-time employees as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Employees who include a spouse as a dependent for healthcare coverage shall pay a surcharge as provided of $12.50 per month in addition to the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEAfamily premium. Eligibility provisions for employees enrolling in State provided health care plans shall remain the same as those in effect in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. The Employer reserves the right to perform dependent eligibility audits upon recommendation of the Joint Health Care Committee. Health care costs paid on behalf of ineligible dependents will be subject to recovery. Deductibles, co-payments, and other plan design provisions for all benefit programs shall be the same as those prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Every At least every other year the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment period, at which time employees shall be able to enroll in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, or switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee. Changes outside of open enrollment may only occur as prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Open Enrollment Fairs shall be held in accordance with Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. There shall be established a Joint Health Care Committee composed of representatives of management, and of the various labor Unions representing State employees. The Committee shall meet regularly to monitor the operation of the State’s health care plans, and to make recommendations for the improvement of the plans and cost containment procedures. The Employer shall provide funding for dental, vision and the life benefits as described in Article 21 of the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA and the Union’s Benefits Trust. Employee Effective July 1, 2009, employee health insurance payments will be deducted from every paycheck. In the event an employee is receiving disability leave or Workers’ Compensation benefits, the Employer- policyholder shall continue, at no cost to the employee, the coverage of group health insurance for such employee for the period of such leave, but not beyond twelve two (122) monthsyears. If Employees receiving Occupational Injury Leave (OIL) or Salary Continuation shall continue to be responsible for the employee’s leave extends beyond twelveregular share of the health insurance premium while receiving said benefits. In the event OIL, Hostage Leave, or Salary Continuation terminates within a pay period and the employee is eligible for temporary total benefits for the remaining period, the employee’s share of the health insurance premium shall be borne by the Employer.

Group Health Insurance. The Employer shall provide a comprehensive health care insurance program for to all permanent full-time and part-time employeesemployees who shall have the right to choose among any qualified health plans which are available in their area. Health Plan characteristics and benefits shall be as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (hereinafter OCSEA). Regardless of plan, employees will pay ten percent (10%) of the planpremium, provided however, that for an HMO health plan the Employer will pay the lesser of 1) ninety percent (90%) of the statewide HMO single and family average rates or 2) 90% of the Ohio Med PPO single and family rates. Effective July 1, 2005, employees will pay fifteen percent (15%) of the premium and premium, provided however, that for an HMO health plan, the Employer will pay the lesser of 1) eighty –five percent (85%) of the statewide HMO single and family average rates or 2) eighty-five percent (85%) of the premium; however for any alternative plans offered pursuant to the Agreement with OCSEA, the employees’ premium share will be determined by the Director of DAS, but will not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the premiumOhio Med PPO single and family rates. The Employer’s 's premium share shall be paid on behalf of eligible full-time and part-time employees as provided in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Employees who include a spouse as a dependent for healthcare coverage shall pay a surcharge as provided in the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. Eligibility provisions for employees enrolling in State provided health care plans shall remain the same as those in effect in the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. The Employer reserves the right to perform dependent eligibility audits upon recommendation of the Joint Health Care Committee. Health care costs paid on behalf of ineligible dependents will be subject to recovery. Deductibles, co-payments, and At least every other plan design provisions for all benefit programs shall be the same as those prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Every year the Employer shall conduct an open enrollment period, at which time employees shall be able to enroll in a health plan, continue enrollment in their current plan, or switch to another plan, subject to plan availability in their area, or waive coverage. The timing of the open enrollment period shall be established by the Director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), in consultation with the Joint Health Care Committee. Changes outside of open enrollment may only occur as prescribed in the Employer’s Agreement with OCSEA. Open Enrollment Fairs shall be held in accordance with Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA. There shall be established a Joint Health Care Committee composed of representatives of management, and of the various labor Unions unions representing State state employees. The Committee committee shall meet regularly to monitor using the operation of procedures and performing the State’s health care plans, and to make recommendations for duties outlined in the improvement of the plans and cost containment proceduresAgreement with OCSEA. The Employer shall provide funding for dental, all dental and vision benefits to the extent and in the life benefits as described manner outlined in Article 21 of the Employer’s 's Agreement with OCSEA and the Union’s Union Benefits Trust. Employee The Employer shall place the employees' health insurance payments benefits' deductions on a pre-tax basis as permitted by Federal Law. Effective November 1st of 2003 the State will commence the process of deducting the employee’s monthly share of the health care premium twice a month. The first half of the employee’s share of the monthly premium will be deducted from every paycheckthe first paycheck that the employee receives in a month. In the event an employee is receiving disability leave or Workers’ Compensation benefits, the Employer- policyholder shall continue, at no cost to the employee, the coverage The remaining balance of group health insurance for such employee for the period of such leave, but not beyond twelve (12) months. If the employee’s leave extends beyond twelveshare of the monthly premium will be deducted from the second paycheck that the employee receives in a month.