Common use of Insurance Carriers Clause in Contracts

Insurance Carriers. The Board reserves the right to change the insurance company providing any negotiated benefit providing that such new carrier shall provide benefits equal to or better than those currently in effect. In the event a change in carrier is necessary during the term of this contract, effected employees and their representative organization will be informed prior to the change. Also, group meetings will be held to enroll eligible employees with the new carrier and to explain any procedural changes necessary to maintain and/or improve benefits. New contracts will be provided to each enrolled employee. Copies of the full insurance contract may be reviewed during business hours in the Board of Education office. Copies will be supplied to employees or their representative at cost. The Board and the Union agree to explore the opportunity that the Ohio Health Care Trust presents as an alternative to the current Health Insurance provided by the District.

Insurance Carriers. The Board reserves the right to change the insurance company providing any negotiated benefit providing that such new carrier shall provide benefits equal to or better than those currently in effect. In the event a change in carrier is necessary during the term of this contract, effected employees and their representative organization will be informed prior to the change. Also, group meetings will be held to enroll eligible employees with the new carrier and to explain any procedural changes necessary to maintain and/or improve benefits. New contracts will be provided to each enrolled employee. Copies of the full insurance contract may be reviewed during business hours in the Board of Education office. Copies will be supplied to employees or their representative at cost. The Board and the Union agree to explore the opportunity that the Ohio Health Care Trust presents as an alternative to the current Health Insurance provided by the Perry School District.