Hospital-Surgical Group Coverage Sample Clauses
The Hospital-Surgical Group Coverage clause defines the provision of group insurance benefits that cover hospital and surgical expenses for eligible members. Typically, this clause outlines the types of medical services included, such as inpatient hospital stays, surgeries, and related medical procedures, and specifies who qualifies for coverage under the group plan. Its core practical function is to ensure that members have access to financial protection against significant medical costs arising from hospitalization or surgery, thereby reducing the financial burden of unexpected health events.
Hospital-Surgical Group Coverage. The Board agrees that it will continue to maintain the present level of hospital and surgical benefits with a carrier authorized to do business in the State of Michigan. The present carrier is MESSA Choices II FPO. The Board will pay 80% of the health insurance premiums and the employee will pay 20%.
(a) For employees who are absent from work due to lay off or leave of absence, the Board agrees to pay the premiums above referred to through the month following the month in which the layoff or leave of absence began. Employees whose layoff or leave of absence continues beyond the month following the month in which such layoff or leave of absence began must make arrangements with the benefits specialist in the Business, Finance and Operations Department to maintain coverage thereafter.
(b) The parties have agreed to the creation of a committee made up of two (2) Union representatives and two (2) employer representatives for the purpose of studying alternatives to the current health insurance program.