Hospitalization and Medical Insurance. 1. Upon submission of a written application and acceptance by the carrier, the BOARD will provide for all teachers employed for more than half-time (1/2), subject to limitations expressed in, Article VIII, Section 12, and their eligible dependents health insurance benefits that comply with the hard cap limitations of Section 3 of 2011 Public Act 152 (MCL 15.563) or the 80/20 percentage requirements of Section 4 of 2011 Public Act 152 (MCL 15.564). Employees will be able to choose from a high deductible health plan (with the option of contributing to a health savings account) or co-pay based health plans offered by the district health insurance provider as outlined below: a. Lake Shore ABC Plan 1 w/0% ABC Rx b. Lake Shore ABC Plan 1 w/0% 3-Tier Rx MM c. Lake Shore ABC Plan 2 w/20% ABC Rx d. Lake Shore CHOICES $500/$1,000 w/20% 3-TIER Rx Detailed information on current MESSA BCBS health plans can be found at xxxxx://xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxx.xxx/health.html. 2. To be eligible for the above coverage, teachers must be able to meet the “at work” requirement with Lake Shore Public Schools before the above benefits are effective. Employees working less than a full contract year shall have benefits terminated on the first day of the month following termination of employment. 3. It is the teacher's responsibility to report to the Department of Employee Services any changes in family status within thirty (30) days of such change. 4. The BOARD shall offer to its teachers a Section 125 Flexible Benefits program. This program may provide employees with alternative health care programs, supplemental coverage at the employee’s expense, and the opportunity to participate in flexible spending accounts. 5. Teachers having access to alternative health care coverage may annually refrain from participating in any of the district's hospitalization insurance programs in which case the employee shall receive a payment-in-lieu-of coverage according to the following:
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