Common use of Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program Clause in Contracts

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. All eligible Members may participate in District offered health, dental, vision and life insurance plans. An Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”) plan of the District’s choosing shall be made available to certificated employees. Participation in employee benefit plans shall not require Association membership. The health benefits providers will determine which Members are eligible to participate in the group plan. As of January 1, 2016, each certificated member working 90% or greater of a full time employee will be required to enroll as a subscriber in a medical plan unless the member is waiving coverage as of December 1, 2015. If a 90% or greater certificated member who is grandfathered later elects to enroll in a medical plan, they will not be able to return to waived status. To be grandfathered, a certificated member will be required to show proof of other medical coverage. The health benefits provider will determine the eligibility for participation of persons in legally recognized relationships, and the rates for the participation by two (2) certificated employees who are spouses or registered domestic partners.