INSURANCE PROTECTION AND FRINGE BENEFITS. X. Xxxxx and Prescription Insurance:
INSURANCE PROTECTION AND FRINGE BENEFITS. A. Upon submission of written application the Board shall contribute an amount equivalent (less teacher contribution) to the premium toward the purchase of the “Community Blue-Plan 2” (Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO) outlined below for each teacher and eligible dependent for a full twelve month period, September through August. Teachers will contribute $30.00 per month. Regular part-time teachers (part-time being 29 hour/week or less) shall receive fringe benefits on a pro- rated basis. District will reimburse $100/$200 of the deductible. ($100 single/$200 family) Centennial Group: Health: Community Blue 2 Prescription: Blue Cross Rx $15/50 co-pay Dental: MET LIFE ($1000 cap per year) Vision: VSP 1 12/12/12 Effective for anyone hired after July 1, 2007: Spouses that have access to medical coverage through their employer must elect coverage through their employer and will not be covered through Tekonsha Community Schools. Also eligible spouses whose birthday falls earlier in that year will carry any dependents. Fulltime employees electing not to take insurance through Tekonsha Community Schools, or fulltime eligible for two-person or full family coverage through Tekonsha Community Schools but, electing not to take insurance, shall receive a monthly payment of: Single = $200 Two person = $450 Full family = $550 $15 co-pay if no generic is available. Employees are able to obtain three month prescriptions at the pharmacy for one co-pay price. The district will reimburse members for one of the co-pays (i.e. the member will pay $15 or $50 and the district will pay the other $15 or $50 for a ninety day supply). The district will reimburse the members directly upon receipt of bill or work with Blue Cross for the district to be billed the second co-pay. Either party (TEA or Board) may notify the other within the period between April 1 and May 15 to open negotiations on Article XX, Section A. The goal of negotiations will be to determine if an alternative insurance protection program exists that would meet the needs of the Association members and provide a financial benefit to the District. Every effort shall be made by both parties to complete negotiations by July 1 of the same year.
