Common use of Health Plans Clause in Contracts

Health Plans. It is agreed that Kaiser, Anthem Blue Cross HMO or Anthem Blue Cross EPO will be approved programs available to eligible unit members. It is further agreed either party may suggest additional or different programs as they become available. Adding or changing any such program shall be only with concurrence of each party after consultation. 21.6.4.1 The health plans may be changed by mutual agreement of the District and United Faculty. If a carrier fails to renew the program under current conditions or otherwise ceases to offer the program, then the parties will negotiate concerning the replacement of the carrier. No more than two representatives of the District and two represen- tatives of the United Faculty (who may be a health care expert and/or consultant) will meet on request of either party to consult on this issue, before referring the issue to negotiations. Representatives of other employee groups may also be present. The District agrees that all data needed by the consultants shall be provided. All replacement carriers must meet at least the following conditions: 21.6.4.1.1 All HMO health plans shall be provided with the prescription option. 21.6.4.1.2 Provide retiree coverage. 21.6.4.1.3 Allow open enrollment periods for retirees.

Health Plans. It is agreed that Kaiser, Anthem Blue Cross HMO Health Net-Plan 9B or Anthem Blue Cross EPO Health Net Elect will be approved programs available to eligible unit members. It is further agreed either party may suggest additional or different programs as they become availableavail- able. Adding or changing any such program shall be only with concurrence of each party after consultation. 21.6.4.1 The health plans may be changed by mutual agreement of the District and United Faculty. If a carrier fails to renew the program under current conditions or otherwise ceases to offer the program, then the parties will negotiate concerning the replacement of the carrier. No more than two representatives of the District and two represen- tatives of the United Faculty (who may be a health care expert and/or consultant) will meet on request of either party to consult on this issue, before referring the issue to negotiations. Representatives of other employee groups may also be present. The District agrees that all data needed by the consultants shall be provided. All replacement carriers must meet at least the following conditions: 21.6.4.1.1 All HMO health plans shall be provided with the prescription option. 21.6.4.1.2 Provide retiree coverage. 21.6.4.1.3 Allow open enrollment periods for retirees.