Health Insurance Committee. The parties agree to a Health Insurance Committee, involving representatives appointed by the bargaining agents of employee groups and those designated by the Superintendent for the purpose of continuing to explore ways of containing the cost of health insurance. The committee shall not exceed 16 members, eight of whom will be appointed by the Superintendent, including the chair, and eight members appointed by the District’s unions. The Health Insurance Committee (HIC) shall have the authority to make recommendations to the negotiating team regarding health insurance issues and propose language. The Health Insurance Committee shall recommend changes to the health plan to include wellness, an Employee Assistance Program and other voluntary benefits offered to employees, at no or reasonable costs to employees. In collaboration with the procurement department, a Request for Proposals (RFP) may be developed by the Insurance Committee to be issued in the early spring of any given year with the intent to permit a change in insurance carriers during the ensuing school year, if such a change is beneficial to the Board and its employees.
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Health Insurance Committee. The parties agree to a Health Insurance Committee, involving representatives appointed by the bargaining agents of employee groups and those designated by the Superintendent for the purpose of continuing to explore ways of containing the cost of health insurance. The committee shall not exceed 16 members, eight of whom will be appointed by the Superintendent, including the chair, and eight members appointed by the District’s unions. The Health Insurance Committee (HIC) shall have the authority to make recommendations to the negotiating team regarding health insurance issues and propose language. The Health Insurance Committee health insurance committee shall recommend changes to the health plan to include wellness, wellness and an Employee Assistance Program and Program, other voluntary benefits offered to employees, employees at no or reasonable costs to employees. In collaboration with the procurement departmentProcurement Department, a RFP (Request for Proposals (RFPProposals) may be developed by the Insurance Committee to be issued in the early spring of any given year with the intent to permit a change in insurance carriers during the ensuing school year, if such a change is beneficial to the Board and its employees.
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Samples: Master Contract