Health Benefit Plan. Par.
1. The Health Benefit Plan covering life insurance, sickness and accident benefits, and hospitalization insurance, or any changes thereto that are in accordance with the National Elevator Industry Health Benefit Plan and Declaration of Trust, shall be a part of this Agreement and adopted by all parties signatory thereto.
Health Benefit Plan. A policy, contract, certificate, or agreement entered into, offered, or issued by a Payor to provide, deliver, arrange for, pay for, or reimburse any of the costs of health care services.
Health Benefit Plan. 23.1.1 The City will obtain a health benefit plan covering the employees in the bargaining unit under the procedures and conditions set forth in this Article. For an employee covered by an individual plan, the City will contribute monthly 95% of the total cost towards such individual's coverage but not to exceed $824.
Health Benefit Plan. A. Health Contribution Amounts
1. From July 1, 1999 to December 31, 1999, the State agrees to pay the following contribution for health benefits. To be eligible for this contribution, an employee must positively enroll in a health plan administered or approved by PERS.
a. The State shall pay $174 per month for coverage on an eligible employee.
b. The State shall pay $332 per month for coverage of an eligible employee plus one dependent.
c. The State shall pay $432 per month for coverage of an employee plus two or more dependents.
2. From January 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001, the State agrees to pay the following contribution for health benefits. To be eligible for this contribution, an employee must positively enroll in a health plan administered or approved by PERS.
a. The State shall pay $174 per month for coverage on an eligible employee.
b. The State shall pay $346 per month for coverage of an eligible employee plus one dependent.
c. The State shall pay $452 per month for coverage of an employee plus two or more dependents.
3. The parties agree to work cooperatively with CalPERS and the health plans to control premium increases. One method to control premiums would be to incorporate higher co-payments into the health plans as soon as possible. Any premium savings that result from these co-payment changes will be used to offset employee out-of-pocket premium costs.
B. Dental Benefits
Health Benefit Plan. A. It is the intent of the parties that the Union will provide an employee directed health benefit plan through development of an independent health benefit trust (which may include participation in a health care coalition) or other appropriate delivery mechanism, beginning July 1, 2000. The Employer’s contribution is five hundred fifteen dollars ($515.00) per eligible employee per month, effective July 1, 2000.
B. Subject to the implementation of subsection A, effective July 1, 2001 the Employer contribution to the health benefit plan shall be increased in an amount not to exceed a total contribution of five hundred seventy-five dollars ($575.00) per eligible employee per month.
C. Subject to the implementation of subsection A, effective July 1, 2002 the Employer contribution to the health benefit plan shall be increased in an amount not to exceed a total contribution of six hundred thirty dollars ($630.00) per eligible employee per month.
D. At the Union’s option, the implementation date provided in subsection A may be extended by written notice for a period of no more than six (6) months. The Employer shall contribute five hundred fifteen dollars ($515.00) per eligible employee per month during this period toward the cost of a State provided health benefits plan.
E. Eligible employees shall pay by payroll deduction any difference between the Employer contribution and the total premium required to provide the health care coverage for the employee, qualified spouse and dependents. Subject to satisfaction of applicable law and regulations, such employee contributions will be on a pre-tax basis.
F. Up to four (4) Trustees representing the Union on the Board of the Employee Directed Health Benefits Plan shall each be provided with up to four (4) days of release time per fiscal year in accordance with Article 7 of this Agreement.
G. As soon as practicable the parties agree to meet to work out the details of such issues as:
1. Pre and post employee directed plan COBRA health benefits coverage and payments,
2. FMLA coverage(s),
3. FMLA return to work coverage,
4. Premium payment schedules and procedures to the employee directed plan,
5. How the Division of Retirement and Benefits shall interface with the employee directed health benefits plan,
6. Health Benefit plan details, and
7. All other details that the parties deem necessary to effectuate the smooth transition to the employee directed health benefits plan.
H. The Union shall provide the Employer with at l...
Health Benefit Plan. The MOA will provide eligible employees and their covered dependents access to health benefits, including medical, dental, audio, and vision coverage with multiple design options to choose. An opt-out program to waive MOA health plan coverage for eligible employees with other health insurance coverage is available. If an employee shows proof of other coverage, the employee may choose to waive medical coverage and receive a three hundred fifty dollars ($350.00) per month financial incentive. Opt-out program conditions and criteria will be established by the Director, or designee. Health Benefit Plans are subject to the provisions and terms of the plan documents. In the final quarter of the calendar year, the MOA shall hold an open enrollment period for employees to enroll in or make changes to their benefit elections to be effective January 1st of the following year.
Health Benefit Plan. Benefits changes to the Health Benefit Plan will include those highlighted in Schedule #1 and will be effective July 1, 2004. No additional benefit changes will be made in FYE06.
Health Benefit Plan. Par. 1 The Health Benefit Plan covering life insurance, sickness and accident benefits, and hospitalization insurance, or any changes thereto that are in accordance with the National Elevator Industry Health Benefit Plan and Declaration of Trust, shall be a part of this Agreement and adopted by all parties signatory thereto.
Par. 2 The Health Benefit Plan shall be financed by mutual contribution, of Employers and Elevator Constructor Mechanics, Helpers and Apprentices as provided herein. The Employer agrees to continue to pay and contribute eight dollars and twenty seven and one half cents ($8.275) for each hour of work performed by all Elevator Constructor Mechanics, Helpers and Apprentices in its employ. The eight dollars and twenty seven and one half cents ($8.275) hourly contribution rate shall increase upon every anniversary of the wage rate change of each Local Union, in accordance with the following (except as modified pursuant to Article V, Paragraph 3): Effective Date Amount of Increase Hourly Contribution Rate January 1, 2008 $0.50 $8.775 January 1, 2009 $0.75 $9.525 January 1, 2010 $0.50 $10.025 January 1, 2011 $0.50 $10.525 January 1, 2012 $0.50 $11.025 Each Elevator Constructor Mechanic, Helper and Apprentice shall continue to contribute three and one - half cents ($.035) per hour. Payments of said contributions by the Employer and Elevator Constructor Mechanics, Helpers and Apprentices shall be in accordance with the National Elevator Industry Health Benefit Plan and Declaration of Trust.
Par. 3 It is understood and agreed that the contributions provided for in Par. 2 shall be used by the Trustees to maintain the plan of benefits provided by the Health Benefit Plan to the extent that it is feasible to do so on a sound financial basis without any increase in said hourly contribution rates during the term of this Agreement (except as modified by Article V, Par.
Par. 4 It is understood and agreed that the decision(s) to increase or decrease the benefits provided by the Health Benefit Plan are matters committed to the discretion of the Trustees, except that the Trustees should not make any change in the plan of benefits which would result in the need for an increase in the contribution rates set forth in Par. 2. It is further understood and agreed, that the Actuary of the Health Benefit Plan shall continuously monitor the financial condition of the Health Benefit Plan and shall promptly advise the Trustees whenever in the opinion of the Actuary, ...
Health Benefit Plan. 15.01 For each year of this Agreement the Foundation agrees to pay to the Health Benefit Fund of the Union, an amount equal to seven and one quarter percent (7.25%) of the total gross wages for each Employee.
15.02 This payment shall be made monthly by cheque payable to the “Health Benefit Fund of I.A.T.S.E. Local 461". The amounts deducted shall be remitted to Local 461 by the 15th of the following month and shall be accompanied by particulars identifying each Employee and the contributions made on his/her behalf.
15.03 A statement of guarantee that monies submitted by the Foundation on behalf of the Union members have been deposited into the Health Benefit Fund will be submitted upon request to the Managing Director of the Foundation. At no time shall monies from this fund be used for the general administration of the Union or for the purpose of a strike fund, or any other purposes whatsoever.
Health Benefit Plan. The Employer agrees to remit to the Union, on behalf of the Employees, an amount equal to six per cent (6%) of Employees’ gross wages for the purposes of Health Benefit Plan contributions.
