Health, Dental and Prescription Drug Insurance. 12.1 The State shall continue to provide all the forms and extent of coverage as defined by the contracts in force on March 31, 2019 with the State health and dental insurance carriers unless specifically modified or replaced pursuant to this Agreement. Eligibility 12.2 (a)(1) A permanent full time employee who loses employment as a result of the abolition of a position shall continue to be covered under the New York State Health Insurance Program (“NYSHIP”) for one year following such layoff or until re-employment by the State or employment by another employer, in a benefits eligible position, whichever occurs first. The premium contribution required of preferred list eligibles for such continuation shall be the same as the premium contribution required of an active employee.

Health, Dental and Prescription Drug Insurance. Certain terms of this Article apply only to employees who are ineligible for Interest Arbitration pursuant to Civil Service Law Section 209(4) on the date of the execution of this Agreement, indicated by (Non-Interest Arbitration employees only). 12.1 The State shall continue to provide all the forms and extent of coverage as defined by the contracts in force on March 31, 2003 with the State health and dental insurance carriers unless specifically modified or replaced pursuant to this Agreement. 1. A permanent full-time employee who loses employment as a result of the abolition of a position shall continue to be covered under the State Health Insurance Plan for one year following such layoff or until re-employment by the State or employment by another employer, in a benefits eligible position, whichever occurs first. The premium contribution required of preferred list eligibles for such continuation shall be the same as the premium contribution required of an active employee. 2. Covered dependents of employees who are activated for military duty as a result of an action declared by the President of the United States or Congress shall continue health insurance coverage with no employee contribution for a period not to exceed 12 months from the date of activation, less any period the employee remains in full pay status. Contribution free health insurance coverage will end at such time as the employee's active duty is terminated, 12 months have expired, or the employee returns to State employment whichever occurs first. 3. Covered dependent students shall be provided with a three month extended benefit period upon graduation from a qualified course of study. The benefit extension will begin on the first day of the month in which dependent student coverage would otherwise end and will last for three months or until such time as eligibility would otherwise be lost under existing plan rules. 4. Domestic Partners who meet the definition of a partner and can provide acceptable proofs of financial interdependence, as outlined in the Affidavit of Domestic Partnership and Affidavit of Financial Interdependency shall continue to be eligible for health care coverage.

Health, Dental and Prescription Drug Insurance. 11.1 The State shall continue to provide all the forms and extent of coverage as defined by the contracts in force on March 31, 1995, or as modified by the Tripartite Arbitration Panel Awards covering the periods 1995-1999, 1999-2001, 2001-2003, and the 2003-2007 Collective Bargaining Agreement unless specifically modified or replaced pursuant to this Agreement. Eligibility 11.2 (a)(1) A permanent full time employee who loses employment as a result of the abolition of a position shall continue to be covered under the State Health Insurance Plan for one year following such layoff or until re-employment by the State or employment by another employer, in a benefits eligible position, whichever occurs first. The premium contribution required of preferred list eligibles for such continuation shall be the same as the premium contribution required of an active employee.

Health, Dental and Prescription Drug Insurance. 12.1 The State shall continue to provide all the forms and extent of coverage as defined by the contracts and Interest Arbitration Awards in force on March 31, 2007 with the State health and dental insurance carriers unless specifically modified or replaced pursuant to this Agreement. Eligibility 12.2 1. A permanent full-time employee who loses employment as a result of the abolition of a position shall continue to be covered under the State Health Insurance Plan for one year following such layoff or until re-employment by the State or employment by another employer, in a benefits eligible position, whichever occurs first. The premium contribution required of preferred list eligibles for such continuation shall be the same as the premium contribution required of an active employee. 2. Covered dependents of employees who are activated for military duty as a result of an action declared by the President of the United States or Congress shall continue health insurance coverage with no employee contribution for a period not to exceed 12 months from the date of activation, less any period the employee remains in full pay status. Contribution free health insurance coverage will end at such time as the employee's active duty is terminated, 12 months have expired, or the employee returns to State employment whichever occurs first. 3. Covered dependent students shall be provided with a three month extended benefit period upon graduation from a qualified course of study. Effective April 1, 2010 covered dependent students shall be provided with a 3-month extended benefit period upon completion of each semester as a covered full-time student (or equivalent). The benefit extension will begin on the first day of the month in which dependent student coverage would otherwise end and will last for three months or until such time as eligibility would otherwise be lost under existing plan rules. 4. Domestic Partners who meet the definition of a partner and can provide acceptable proofs of financial interdependence, as outlined in the Affidavit of Domestic Partnership and Affidavit of Financial Interdependency shall continue to be eligible for health care coverage. 5. Effective April 1, 2010 a permanent full-time employee who is removed from the payroll due to an assault as described in Article 14.9 and is granted Workers' Compensation for up to 24 months shall remain covered under the State Health Insurance Plan for the same duration and will be responsible for the employee ...

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