Common use of Leave Without Pay - Use of Accruals Clause in Contracts

Leave Without Pay - Use of Accruals. During the eighteen (18) weeks of an approved medical or family care leave under subsection 15.5 (Family Care Leave or Medical Leave) above, the County will continue its contribution for such health plan coverage even if accruals are not available for use to maintain pay status as required under subsection 15.12 (Leave Without Pay – Use of Accruals). In order to maintain such coverage, employees are required to pay timely the full employee contribution to maintain their group health plan coverage, either through payroll deduction or by paying the County directly.