Common use of Insurance Committee Clause in Contracts

Insurance Committee. A. A Health Care Committee (“HCC”) shall be created and charged with considering health insurance matters. The HCC shall meet at least quarterly. The schedule for the quarterly meetings shall be established by the Superintendent and Association President by August 31 of each year. The HCC shall receive training by FMCS as needed. B. The HCC’s responsibilities include reviewing insurance costs, exploring program additions or modifications, examining utilization patterns, and looking for various cost-containment options. C. The HCC shall be composed of up to three (3) representatives from the Association, the Board, and the union that represents nonteaching employees. The unions may also have up to three (3) observers at each HCC meeting. The HCC shall annually elect a chairperson and secretary. Regular minutes of all meetings of the HCC shall be kept and shared with all members. D. All decisions of the HCC shall be achieved by consensus (i.e., all represented parties on the HCC shall agree with the decision). E. The HCC shall regularly be provided with health insurance data, including enrollment levels, claims paid versus premiums, and such other data as the members of the HCC determine will facilitate the HCC’s discussions and deliberations. F. The HCC shall be authorized to utilize consultants provided by L.E.R.C. G. Each year the HCC shall be advised, as soon as possible, of the anticipated level of premiums for the succeeding benefit year (July 1 through June 30). Each year the HCC will consider changes in the program design, premium sharing, and other steps that will act to keep the rate of premium increase as low as possible. In the event the HCC is not able to achieve consensus on any such changes by May 1, the plan will continue unchanged for the succeeding benefit year. If the HCC recommends changes in program design, premium sharing, or other modifications, including possible implementation of a Section 125 Flexible Spending Plan, and consideration of a “waiver/opt out” provision, such changes shall be implemented following approval by the full membership of the Association, the Board, and the union that represents nonteaching employees.

Insurance Committee. A. A Health Care Committee (“HCC”) shall be created and charged with considering health insurance matters1. The HCC Wellsville Local School District and the OAPSE Local #707 shall meet at least quarterlyform an Insurance Committee, along with any other bargaining units in the District. The schedule for the quarterly meetings shall be established by the Superintendent and Association President by August 31 of each year. The HCC shall receive training by FMCS as needed. B. The HCC’s responsibilities include reviewing insurance costs, exploring program additions or modifications, examining utilization patterns, and looking for various cost-containment options. C. The HCC Committee shall be composed of up to three members of each group represented on the Committee, as selected by the group represented. The initial term for two (2) members from each group shall be three (3) representatives years. The initial term for one (1) member from the Associationeach group shall be two (2) years. Thereafter, the Board, and term for each member on the union that represents nonteaching employees. The unions may also have up to committee shall be three (3) observers at each HCC meetingyears. If a seat on the Committee becomes vacant, the party represented by the seat shall have sole authority in filling said vacancy. 2. The HCC Committee shall annually elect select its chair by majority vote on the Committee. Should the chair resign or become ineligible to serve as Chair, the Committee shall select a chairperson and secretarynew Chair by a majority vote, after all vacancies on the Committee have been filled pursuant to Section 1 above. 3. Regular minutes of all meetings The mission of the HCC Insurance Committee shall be kept to create within the workplace environment a forum whereby representative membership on the Committee will engage in a continuing educational process and shared review of health insurance benefits. The goals of these efforts are the improvement of the employee health status and better management of health insurance costs. 4. The Insurance Committee shall regularly communicate with all memberscovered. D. 5. During the life of this Agreement, the Insurance Committee shall be responsible for evaluating existing insurance coverage and developing recommendations for any changes or improvements to the existing insurance plans to each of the parties’ respective bargaining teams for their consideration and the development of proposals. The Committee shall also provide recommendations to the parties regarding member education and communication and ancillary employer actions(e.g. wellness initiatives, process changes, etc.) The Insurance Committee, as a joint labor- management Committee shall have the authority to make recommendations regarding the retention and/or dismissal of an insurance broker/consultant on the basis of their qualifications and/or performance as determined by the Committee. All decisions of the HCC Committee shall be achieved made by consensus (i.e., all represented parties on the HCC shall agree with the decision)consensus. E. 6. The HCC Insurance Committee shall regularly meet quarterly, but may meet more frequently if a majority of its members deem it necessary. Minutes shall be provided with health insurance data, including enrollment levels, claims paid versus premiumskept at such meetings, and such other data as shall be made available to all affected employees and the members of the HCC determine will facilitate the HCC’s discussions and deliberationsadministration. F. 7. The HCC shall be authorized Board agrees to utilize consultants provided by L.E.R.C. G. Each year pay the HCC shall be advised, as soon as possible, cost of the anticipated level of premiums any educational training or continuing education for the succeeding benefit year (July 1 through June 30)Insurance Committee that is deemed necessary by the Committee. Each year the HCC will consider changes in the program design, premium sharing, and other steps that will act to keep the rate of premium increase as low as possible. In the event the HCC is not able to achieve consensus on any such changes by May 1Further, the plan will continue unchanged for the succeeding benefit year. If the HCC recommends changes in program design, premium sharing, or other modifications, including possible implementation of a Section 125 Flexible Spending Plan, and consideration of a “waiver/opt out” provision, Board shall provide release time to all Insurance Committee members to attend such changes shall be implemented following approval by the full membership of the Association, the Board, and the union that represents nonteaching employeestraining.

Insurance Committee. A. 12.12.1 A Health Care Committee (“HCC”) committee shall be created and charged with considering health insurance matters. The HCC shall meet at least quarterly. The schedule for the quarterly meetings shall be established appointed by the Superintendent and Association President by August 31 consisting of five (5) administrators and five (5) Association representatives. The committee will be jointly chaired. This committee shall remain optional on the part of the Board of Education and/or the Association. 12.12.2 The committee shall study possible plan proposals for coverages. 12.12.3 The committee will complete their report and reach consensus prior to the beginning of the open enrollment period. 12.12.4 Unless changes in insurance coverages are considered, all current insurance coverages shall remain at current levels and there shall be no changes until the committee’s report has been finalized. 12.12.5 The insurance committee’s report will be presented to the Board of Education and the Association for ratification when changes are to occur during the mid-term period of the contract. ARTICLE THIRTEEN - TUITION REIMBURSEMENT‌ 13.1 The Board shall set aside an amount in its Appropriations to fund the Tuition Reimbursement as described herein. This program shall be administered in compliance with the following guidelines: 13.1.1 An employee's reimbursement shall not exceed actual paid tuition costs for classes taken and completed between July 1 and June 30. Reimbursement will be based upon the following formula: hours (not to exceed 6 (not to exceed 6 hours per person) hours per person per year) 13.1.2 The Board's maximum expenditure for each school year shall be limited to thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000). Funds not expended during a school year shall not be carried over to the next school year. The HCC shall Association President may receive training by FMCS as neededa periodic eligibility and status report regarding the fund. B. The HCC’s responsibilities include reviewing insurance costs13.1.3 An employee will receive reimbursement for actual tuition, exploring program additions or modifications, examining utilization patternsrequired books, and looking required materials for various cost-containment options. C. The HCC LPDC approved graduate or undergraduate courses, upon submission of proof of successful completion of the course(s). Completed coursework documentation (receipts, grades/transcripts, LPDC approval and any other documentation) shall be composed of up submitted to three (3) representatives from the Association, the Board, and the union that represents nonteaching employeesFiscal Department no later than October 1. The unions may also have up Reimbursement to three (3) observers at each HCC meeting. The HCC shall annually elect a chairperson and secretary. Regular minutes of all meetings eligible participants will be made no later than October 31 contingent upon employment as of the HCC shall date payment is made. Any course changes after approval must be kept and shared with all members. D. All decisions approved at the time of the HCC shall be achieved by consensus (i.e., all represented parties on the HCC shall agree with the decision). E. The HCC shall regularly be provided with health insurance data, including enrollment levels, claims paid versus premiums, and such other data as the members of the HCC determine will facilitate the HCC’s discussions and deliberations. F. The HCC shall be authorized to utilize consultants provided by L.E.R.C. G. Each year the HCC shall be advised, as soon as possible, of the anticipated level of premiums for the succeeding benefit year (July 1 through June 30). Each year the HCC will consider changes in the program design, premium sharing, and other steps that will act to keep the rate of premium increase as low as possiblechange. In the event the HCC is timely approval has not able to achieve consensus on any such changes by May 1been secured, the plan employee will continue unchanged for the succeeding benefit year. If the HCC recommends changes in program design, premium sharing, or other modifications, including possible implementation of a Section 125 Flexible Spending Plan, and consideration of a “waiver/opt out” provision, such changes shall not be implemented following approval by the full membership of the Association, the Board, and the union that represents nonteaching employeesreimbursed.

Insurance Committee. A. A Health Care The College shall maintain an Insurance Committee throughout the term of this Agreement which shall consist of the Associate Vice President, Human Resources (“HCC”) shall be created or designee), the President of the Association (or designee), the President of the Faculty Senate (or designee), the President of the Facilities Services Union (or designee), an appointee of the PAC, and charged with considering health insurance mattersan appointee of the XXXX. If a Committee member is unable to attend a meeting for any reason, then an alternate may attend in his or her place. The HCC Committee shall meet at least quarterlyannually (and/or upon the call of any member of the Committee) to review the College’s medical insurance plan, including, but not limited to, claim costs, fund balances, trends in usage, benefits, and premium charges. The schedule for the quarterly meetings Committee shall be established by the Superintendent and Association President by August 31 of each year. The HCC shall receive training by FMCS as needed. B. The HCC’s responsibilities include reviewing insurance costs, exploring program additions or modifications, examining utilization patterns, and looking for various cost-containment options. C. The HCC shall be composed of up empowered to three (3) representatives from the Association, recommend coverage changes to the Board, and any such changes shall be subject to approval by the union that represents nonteaching employeesBoard prior to implementation. The unions may also have up Committee shall adopt and abide by the following procedures and such other procedures, rules, or guidelines now in effect or hereafter established by the Committee: • The Committee shall e-mail a meeting agenda to three (3) observers each Committee member at each HCC meetingleast five working days in advance of any scheduled meeting and will post such agenda on the HR portal. • The HCC Committee shall annually elect a chairperson and secretary. Regular e-mail minutes of all meetings of the HCC shall be kept to Committee members within five working days following any scheduled meeting and shared with all members. D. All decisions of the HCC shall be achieved by consensus (i.e., all represented parties will post such minutes on the HCC HR portal. • Each Committee member shall agree undertake a survey of his or her constituent employees at least once every three years. Such survey shall gauge employee satisfaction with insurance products, services, and costs. • Any Committee meeting that results in recommended coverage changes to be submitted to the Board for consideration or approval must take place at least 14 calendar days prior to the meeting at which the Board acts on such recommended changes. The parties hereto acknowledge that the Board shall have the right to adjust insurance plan benefits on an annual basis, provided that the Committee shall first have an opportunity for input in respect to any such adjustments and that such adjustments do not conflict with the decision)provisions of Section 16.2 hereof. E. The HCC shall regularly be provided with health insurance data, including enrollment levels, claims paid versus premiums, and such other data as the members of the HCC determine will facilitate the HCC’s discussions and deliberations. F. The HCC shall be authorized to utilize consultants provided by L.E.R.C. G. Each year the HCC shall be advised, as soon as possible, of the anticipated level of premiums for the succeeding benefit year (July 1 through June 30). Each year the HCC will consider changes in the program design, premium sharing, and other steps that will act to keep the rate of premium increase as low as possible. In the event the HCC is not able to achieve consensus on any such changes by May 1, the plan will continue unchanged for the succeeding benefit year. If the HCC recommends changes in program design, premium sharing, or other modifications, including possible implementation of a Section 125 Flexible Spending Plan, and consideration of a “waiver/opt out” provision, such changes shall be implemented following approval by the full membership of the Association, the Board, and the union that represents nonteaching employees.