Healthcare Benefits. Faculty members electing medical, dental, and/or vision benefits may elect to have their premium contributions deducted from their salary before federal taxes are deducted. All medical, dental, and vision plans maintained by the College for the duration of this Agreement and referenced in this Agreement shall be substantially similar to or greater than those described in the plan summaries in place as of July 1, 2020. Changes in these plans that are not substantially similar to current plans require in-term bargaining between the College and the Association. All agreements related to benefit changes will be finalized between the Association and the College by March 31st each year for the enrollment year beginning July 1st. The month of May will be the open enrollment period. For purposes of this section, changes in premium rates are not “benefit changes”.
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Healthcare Benefits. Faculty members electing medical, dental, and/or vision benefits may elect to have their premium contributions deducted from their salary before federal taxes are deducted. All medical, dental, and vision plans maintained by the College for the duration of this Agreement and referenced in this Agreement shall be substantially similar to or greater than those described in the plan summaries in place as of July 1, 2020. Changes in these plans that are not substantially similar to current plans require in-term bargaining between the College and the Association. All agreements related to benefit changes will be finalized between the Association and the College by March 31st each year for the enrollment year beginning July 1st. The month of May will be the open enrollment period. For purposes of this section, changes in premium rates are not “benefit changes”.
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