Group Health, Life, Disability, and Dental Plans Package. A package consisting of group health, life, long-term disability, and dental coverage (hereinafter referred to as the "Group Health Package") providing coverage identical to the package of group health, life, long-term disability, and dental coverage insurance for staff and administrative employees of Xxxxxxxxxx College shall be made available to active and retired faculty members. The coverage available under the Group Health Package shall be that set forth in the group insurance contract between Xxxxxxxxxx College and the carrier providing the insurance, and/or the rules and regulations adopted by the provider of the coverage. The Group Health Package shall be governed in all aspects in accordance with the contract between Xxxxxxxxxx College and the carrier providing such insurance, and/or the rules and regulations adopted by the provider of the coverage. Faculty members who elect to be covered under the Group Health Package must participate in the entire Group Health Package or in accordance with such other option(s) as may be designated by the College. Effective as of January 1, 1998, and continuing for each plan year thereafter, Xxxxxxxxxx College shall pay, toward the annual premium cost of the option and coverage (individual or family) selected by the faculty member, 75% of the actual annual premium cost for the option and coverage selected by the faculty member. The participating faculty member shall pay the remainder of the annual premium cost for the coverage and option selected. If, during the term of this Agreement, Management contemplates changes in the Group Health Package in effect at such time, it will establish a committee consisting of administration, staff, and two (2) faculty members designated by the Chapter to review the Group Health Package and make recommendations to Management concerning such changes. After the receipt of the recommendations of such committee, Management may affect changes in the coverage provided under the Group Health Package; provided, however, that any such changes must be applicable to staff employees, administrative employees, and faculty members, and provided further, that Management will submit to the Chapter, in writing at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to their effective date, a description of such changes.
