Common use of Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Clause in Contracts

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. a. The District and PAEA are committed to providing unit members with cost effective health insurance coverage with plan choices and family coverage. Therefore, they each hereby instruct their appointed representatives to the Joint Benefits Committee to explore all options, including but not limited to: (1) Changing carriers (2) Changing coverage levels (3) Changing rate structures (4) Changing eligibility requirements To achieve our joint goal, the Committee shall make every reasonable effort, depending upon obtaining information from the benefits consultants, to issue its recommendations to the parties no later than September 10, 2015. Within two weeks of receiving a recommendation from the Joint Committee, the District and PAEA shall meet to negotiate this Article for the 2015-16 school year. b. Effective January 1, 2015, and through December 31, 2015, only, the District shall contribute towards health and welfare benefits an amount not to exceed the product of $13,070 multiplied by the number of eligible employees (pro-rated to a full time equivalent assignment) for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Unit members who are eligible for fully paid health benefits shall participate in one of the medical programs, plus the dental, vision, and life. Full-time unit members qualified for Section B.4.e of this article may opt out of insurance. The District shall contribute up to the maximum amount listed per month toward the cost of the selected medical plan for each full-time unit member. Employee $568.02 $0 $568.02 Employee + 1 $1,021.03 $115 $1,136.03 Employee + Family $1,442.49 $165 $1,607.49 Employee $721.18 $0 $721.18 Employee + 1 $1,355.20 $135 $1,490.20 Employee + Family $1,803.56 $180 $1,983.56 Employee $721.18 $799.44 $1,520.62 Employee + 1 $1,355.20 $1,893.22 $3,248.42 Employee + Family $1,803.56 $2,858.53 $4,662.09 PPO Plan $116.08 $0 $116.08 Premier Plan* $138.86 $0 $138.86 Vision Plan $17.91 $0 $17.91 Life Insurance $8.78 $0 $8.78 Absent any written subsequent agreement to the contrary, the District’s obligation on and after January 1, 2016, to contribute towards health benefits shall not exceed the product of $13,070 multiplied by the number of employees in the bargaining unit divided by twelve (12) equal monthly payments. The dollar amount specified in this section sets no precedent regarding the District’s obligation to provide benefits at any particular plan level in future years. However, the District’s obligation to pay premium costs at the January 1 to December 31, 2015 level shall continue until a subsequent agreement regarding health and welfare benefits is reached or until the automatically applied $280,000 below is expended, whichever comes first. Beginning January 1, 2015, the District will automatically contribute $280,000 to defray any increased cost of benefits for the 2015 benefit year above the District’s contribution of the product of $13,070 multiplied by the number of eligible employees in the bargaining unit as outlined in this section. From January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015, employees who elect for the Blue Shield PPO plan shall pay through monthly payroll deductions in advance of the month of coverage the difference in the District contribution toward the cost of the Blue Shield HMO and the corresponding cost of the Blue Shield PPO plan. For eligible employees whose first date of paid service is on or after January 1, 2010, the District shall provide dental insurance coverage under a PPO dental plan. Eligible employees whose first date of paid service is before January 1, 2010, the District shall provide eligible employees with a choice of dental plans--the current incentive dental plan or the PPO dental plan under which employees hired on or after January 1, 2010 are covered. Employees who have the option of selecting dental coverage and who select the PPO dental plan shall not be eligible to return to the current incentive plan. Eligible employees whose first date of paid service is before January 1, 2010, and who resign or are laid off and are subsequently rehired within thirty-nine months shall be provided only the PPO dental plan. The District will provide coverage to domestic partners of unit members, provided the definition of domestic partnership meets all the criteria of Section 297 of the California Family Code, and provided further that the unit member presents the District with proof that a valid declaration of domestic partnership has been filed pursuant to the above Family Code section or with any local agency registering domestic partnerships. At any time during this agreement, the carriers and the benefits specifications may be changed through negotiations if the parties mutually agree.

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. a. The District and PAEA are committed to providing unit members with cost effective health insurance coverage with plan choices and family coverage. Therefore, they each hereby instruct their appointed representatives to the Joint Benefits Committee to explore all options, including but not limited to: (1) Changing carriers (2) Changing coverage levels (3) Changing rate structures (4) Changing eligibility requirements To achieve our joint goal, the Committee shall make every reasonable effort, depending upon obtaining information from the benefits consultants, to issue its recommendations to the parties no later than September 10, 201510th of each school year. Within two weeks of receiving a recommendation from the Joint Committee, the District and PAEA shall make every reasonable attempt to meet to negotiate this Article for Article. The district will suspend the 2015-16 school JBC committee during Fall, 2021 (The 2022 plan year). b. Effective January 1, 20152021, and through December 31, 2015, 2021 only, the District shall contribute towards health and welfare benefits an amount not to exceed the product of $13,070 14,424 multiplied by the number of eligible employees (pro-rated to a full time equivalent assignment) for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Unit members who are eligible for fully paid health benefits shall participate in one of the medical programs, plus the dental, vision, and life. Full-time unit members qualified for Section B.4.e of this article may opt out of insurance. Effective January 1, 2022, and through December 31, 2022 only, the District shall contribute towards health and welfare benefits an amount that provides unit members with the same dependent contributions from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. 1) The District shall contribute up to the maximum amount listed per month toward the cost of the selected medical plan for each full-time unit member. member Employee $568.02 $ 791.11 $0 $568.02 $ 791.11 Employee + 1 $1,021.03 1,422.23 $ 160.00 $115 $1,136.03 1,582.23 Employee + Family $1,442.49 2,018.85 $ 220.00 $165 $1,607.49 2,238.85 Employee $721.18 $ 783.00 $0 $721.18 $ 783.00 Employee + 1 $1,355.20 1,416.10 $ 150.00 $135 $1,490.20 1,566.10 Employee + Family $1,803.56 2,011.20 $ 205.00 $180 $1,983.56 Employee $721.18 $799.44 $1,520.62 Employee + 1 $1,355.20 $1,893.22 $3,248.42 Employee + Family $1,803.56 $2,858.53 $4,662.09 2,216.20 PPO Plan $116.08 $ 112.74 $0 $116.08 $ 112.74 Premier Plan* $138.86 Plan $ 134.86 $0 $138.86 $ 134.86 Vision Plan $17.91 $ 17.56 $0 $17.91 $ 17.56 Life Insurance $8.78 up to $ 12.50 $0 $ 12.50 Life Insurance age 65 $ 8.13 $8.78 0 $ 8.13 Life Insurance age 70 $ 6.25 $0 $ 6.25 Dependent Cost $ .24 $0 $ .24 2) Absent any written subsequent agreement to the contrary, the District’s obligation on and after January 1, 20162021, to contribute towards health benefits shall not exceed the product of $13,070 14,424 multiplied by the number of eligible employees in the bargaining unit (pro-rated to a full time equivalent assignment) divided by twelve (12) equal monthly payments. The dollar amount specified in this section sets no precedent regarding the District’s obligation to provide benefits at any particular plan level in future years. However, the District’s obligation to pay premium costs at the January 1 to December 31, 2015 2021 level shall continue until a subsequent agreement regarding health and welfare benefits is reached or until the automatically applied $280,000 below is expended, whichever comes first. . 3) Beginning January 1, 20152021, the District will automatically contribute $280,000 to defray any increased cost of benefits for the 2015 2021 benefit year above the District’s contribution of the product of $13,070 14,424 multiplied by the number of eligible employees in the bargaining unit as outlined in this section. From January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015, employees who elect . 4) Agreed upon principles and procedures for the Blue Shield PPO plan shall pay through monthly payroll deductions calculating and allocating increased benefits costs are set forth in advance section B.5 of the month of coverage the difference in the District contribution toward the cost of the Blue Shield HMO and the corresponding cost of the Blue Shield PPO plan. this article. 5) For eligible employees whose first date of paid service is on or after January 1, 2010, the District shall provide dental insurance coverage under a PPO dental plan. Eligible employees whose first date of paid service is before January 1, 2010, the District shall provide eligible employees with a choice of dental plans--the current incentive dental plan or the PPO dental plan under which employees hired on or after January 1, 2010 are covered. Employees who have the option of selecting dental coverage and who select the PPO dental plan shall not be eligible to return to the current incentive plan. Eligible employees whose first date of paid service is before January 1, 2010, and who resign or are laid off and are subsequently rehired within thirty-nine months shall be provided only the PPO dental plan. . 6) The District will provide coverage to domestic partners of unit members, provided the definition of domestic partnership meets all the criteria of Section 297 of the California Family Code, and provided further that the unit member presents the District with proof that a valid declaration of domestic partnership has been filed pursuant to the above Family Code section or with any local agency registering domestic partnerships. At any time during this agreement, the carriers and the benefits specifications may be changed through negotiations if the parties mutually agree.

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. a. The District and PAEA are committed to providing unit members with cost effective health insurance coverage with plan choices and family coverage. Therefore, they each hereby instruct their appointed representatives to the Joint Benefits Committee to explore all options, including but not limited to: (1) Changing carriers (2) Changing coverage levels (3) Changing rate structures (4) Changing eligibility requirements To achieve our joint goal, the Committee shall make every reasonable effort, depending upon obtaining information from the benefits consultants, to issue its recommendations to the parties no later than September 10, 201510th of each school year. Within two weeks of receiving a recommendation from the Joint Committee, the District and PAEA shall make every reasonable attempt to meet to negotiate this Article for Article. The district will suspend the 2015-16 school JBC committee during Fall, 2021 (The 2022 plan year). b. Effective January 1, 20152021, and through December 31, 20152021, only, the District shall contribute towards health and welfare benefits an amount not to exceed the product of $13,070 14,424 multiplied by the number of eligible employees (pro-rated to a full full-time equivalent assignment) for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Unit members who are eligible for fully paid health benefits shall participate in one of the medical programs, plus the dental, vision, and life. Full-time unit members qualified for Section B.4.e of this article may opt out of insurance. Effective January 1, 2022, and through December 31, 2022, only, the District shall contribute towards health and welfare benefits an amount that provides unit members with the same dependent contributions from January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021. 1) The District shall contribute up to the maximum amount listed per month toward the cost of the selected medical plan for each full-time unit member. member Employee $568.02 $ 781.32 $0 $568.02 $ 781.32 Employee + 1 $1,021.03 1,406.63 $ 156.00 $115 $1,136.03 1,562.63 Employee + Family $1,442.49 1,990.14 $ 221.00 $165 $1,607.49 2,211.14 Employee $721.18 $ 899.20 $0 $721.18 $ 899.20 Employee + 1 $1,355.20 1,618.90 $ 180.00 $135 $1,490.20 1,798.90 Employee + Family $1,803.56 2,291.10 $ 255.00 $180 $1,983.56 Employee $721.18 $799.44 $1,520.62 Employee + 1 $1,355.20 $1,893.22 $3,248.42 Employee + Family $1,803.56 $2,858.53 $4,662.09 2,546.10 PPO Plan $116.08 $ 107.46 $0 $116.08 $ 107.46 Premier Plan* $138.86 Plan $ 128.55 $0 $138.86 $ 128.55 Vision Plan $17.91 $ 17.56 $0 $17.91 $ 17.56 Life Insurance up to age 64 ($8.78 100,000) $ 14.00 $0 $ 14.00 Life Insurance age 65 to 69 ($8.78 65,000) $ 9.10 $0 $ 9.10 Life Insurance age 70 and over ($50,000) $ 7.00 $0 $ 7.00 Dependent Cost $ .24 $0 $ .24 2) Absent any written subsequent agreement to the contrary, the District’s obligation on and after January 1, 20162021, to contribute towards health benefits shall not exceed the product of $13,070 14,424 multiplied by the number of eligible employees in the bargaining unit (pro-rated to a full time equivalent assignment) divided by twelve (12) equal monthly payments. The dollar amount specified in this section sets no precedent regarding the District’s obligation to provide benefits at any particular plan level in future years. However, the District’s obligation to pay premium costs at the January 1 to December 31, 2015 2021 level shall continue until a subsequent agreement regarding health and welfare benefits is reached or until the automatically applied $280,000 below is expended, whichever comes first. . 3) Beginning January 1, 20152021, the District will automatically contribute $280,000 to defray any increased cost of benefits for the 2015 2021 benefit year above the District’s contribution of the product of $13,070 14,424 multiplied by the number of eligible employees in the bargaining unit as outlined in this section. From January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015, employees who elect . 4) Agreed upon principles and procedures for the Blue Shield PPO plan shall pay through monthly payroll deductions calculating and allocating increased benefits costs are set forth in advance section B.5 of the month of coverage the difference in the District contribution toward the cost of the Blue Shield HMO and the corresponding cost of the Blue Shield PPO plan. this article. 5) For eligible employees whose first date of paid service is on or after January 1, 2010, the District shall provide dental insurance coverage under a PPO dental plan. Eligible employees whose first date of paid service is before January 1, 2010, the District shall provide eligible employees with a choice of dental plans--the current incentive dental plan or the PPO dental plan under which employees hired on or after January 1, 2010 are covered. Employees who have the option of selecting dental coverage and who select the PPO dental plan shall not be eligible to return to the current incentive plan. Eligible employees whose first date of paid service is before January 1, 2010, and who resign or are laid off and are subsequently rehired within thirty-nine months shall be provided only the PPO dental plan. . 6) The District will provide coverage to domestic partners of unit members, provided the definition of domestic partnership meets all the criteria of Section 297 of the California Family Code, and provided further that the unit member presents the District with proof that a valid declaration of domestic partnership has been filed pursuant to the above Family Code section or with any local agency registering domestic partnerships. At any time during this agreement, the carriers and the benefits specifications may be changed through negotiations if the parties mutually agree.

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. a. The District and PAEA are committed to providing unit members with cost effective health insurance coverage with plan choices and family coverage. Therefore, they each hereby instruct their appointed representatives to the Joint Benefits Committee to explore all options, including but not limited to: (1) Changing carriers (2) Changing coverage levels (3) Changing rate structures (4) Changing eligibility requirements To achieve our joint goal, the Committee shall make every reasonable effort, depending upon obtaining information from the benefits consultants, to issue its recommendations to the parties no later than September 10, 20152013. Within two weeks of receiving a recommendation from the Joint Committee, the District and PAEA shall meet to negotiate this Article for the 20152013-16 14 school year. b. Effective January 1, 20152013, and through December 31, 20152013, only, the District shall contribute towards health and welfare benefits an amount not to exceed the product of $13,070 12,865 multiplied by the number of eligible employees (pro-rated to a full time equivalent assignment) for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Unit members who are eligible for fully paid health benefits shall participate in one of the medical programs, plus the dental, vision, and life. Full-time unit members qualified for Section B.4.e of this article may opt out of insurance. The District shall contribute up to the maximum amount listed per month toward the cost of the selected medical plan for each full-time unit member. Employee $568.02 569.44 $0 $568.02 569.44 Employee + 1 $1,021.03 1113.88 $115 25 $1,136.03 1138.88 Employee + Family $1,442.49 1566.52 $165 45 $1,607.49 1611.52 Employee $721.18 615.54 $0 $721.18 615.54 Employee + 1 $1,355.20 1206.92 $135 65 $1,490.20 1271.92 Employee + Family $1,803.56 1578.02 $180 115 $1,983.56 1693.02 Employee $721.18 615.54 $799.44 586.97 $1,520.62 1202.51 Employee + 1 $1,355.20 1206.92 $1,893.22 1361.95 $3,248.42 2568.87 Employee + Family $1,803.56 1578.02 $2,858.53 2108.77 $4,662.09 3686.79 PPO Plan $116.08 118.70 $0 $116.08 118.70 Premier Plan* $138.86 142.00 $0 $138.86 142.00 Vision Plan $17.91 17.05 $0 $17.91 17.05 Life Insurance $8.78 $0 $8.78 Absent any written subsequent agreement to the contrary, the District’s obligation on and after January 1, 20162014, to contribute towards health benefits shall not exceed the product of $13,070 12,865 multiplied by the number of employees in the bargaining unit divided by twelve (12) equal monthly payments. The dollar amount specified in this section sets no precedent regarding the District’s obligation to provide benefits at any particular plan level in future years. However, the District’s obligation to pay premium costs at the January 1 to December 31, 2015 2013 level shall continue until a subsequent agreement regarding health and welfare benefits is reached or until the automatically applied $280,000 below is expended, whichever comes first. Beginning January 1, 20152013, the District will automatically contribute $280,000 to defray any increased cost of benefits for the 2015 2013 benefit year above the District’s contribution of the product of $13,070 12,865 multiplied by the number of eligible employees in the bargaining unit as outlined in this section. From January 1, 2015 2013 to December 31, 20152013, employees who elect for the Anthem Blue Shield Cross PPO plan shall pay through monthly payroll deductions in advance of the month of coverage the difference in the District contribution toward the cost of the Anthem Blue Shield Cross HMO and the corresponding cost of the Anthem Blue Shield Cross PPO plan. For eligible employees whose first date of paid service is on or after January 1, 2010, the District shall provide dental insurance coverage under a PPO dental plan. Eligible employees whose first date of paid service is before January 1, 2010, the District shall provide eligible employees with a choice of dental plans--the current incentive dental plan or the PPO dental plan under which employees hired on or after January 1, 2010 are covered. Employees who have the option of selecting dental coverage and who select the PPO dental plan shall not be eligible to return to the current incentive plan. Eligible employees whose first date of paid service is before January 1, 2010, and who resign or are laid off and are subsequently rehired within thirty-nine months shall be provided only the PPO dental plan. The District will provide coverage to domestic partners of unit members, provided the definition of domestic partnership meets all the criteria of Section 297 of the California Family Code, and provided further that the unit member presents the District with proof that a valid declaration of domestic partnership has been filed pursuant to the above Family Code section or with any local agency registering domestic partnerships. At any time during this agreement, the carriers and the benefits specifications may be changed through negotiations if the parties mutually agree.

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. a. The District and PAEA are committed to providing unit members with cost effective health insurance coverage with plan choices and family coverage. Therefore, they each hereby instruct their appointed representatives to the Joint Benefits Committee to explore all options, including but not limited to: (1) Changing carriers (2) Changing coverage levels (3) Changing rate structures (4) Changing eligibility requirements To achieve our joint goal, the Committee shall make every reasonable effort, depending upon obtaining information from the benefits consultants, to issue its recommendations to the parties no later than September 10, 20152014. Within two weeks of receiving a recommendation from the Joint Committee, the District and PAEA shall meet to negotiate this Article for the 20152013-16 14 school year. b. Effective January 1, 20152014, and through December 31, 20152014, only, the District shall contribute towards health and welfare benefits an amount not to exceed the product of $13,070 multiplied by the number of eligible employees (pro-rated to a full time equivalent assignment) for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Unit members who are eligible for fully paid health benefits shall participate in one of the medical programs, plus the dental, vision, and life. Full-time unit members qualified for Section B.4.e of this article may opt out of insurance. The District shall contribute up to the maximum amount listed per month toward the cost of the selected medical plan for each full-time unit member. Employee $568.02 597.91 $0 $568.02 597.91 Employee + 1 $1,021.03 1075.83 $115 120 $1,136.03 1195.83 Employee + Family $1,442.49 1522.09 $165 170 $1,607.49 1692.09 Employee $721.18 652.47 $0 $721.18 652.47 Employee + 1 $1,355.20 1213.23 $135 $1,490.20 1348.23 Employee + Family $1,803.56 1614.79 $180 $1,983.56 1794.59 Employee $721.18 652.47 $799.44 682.58 $1,520.62 1335.05 Employee + 1 $1,355.20 1213.23 $1,893.22 1638.76 $3,248.42 2851.99 Employee + Family $1,803.56 1614.79 $2,858.53 2478.35 $4,662.09 4093.14 PPO Plan $116.08 118.70 $0 $116.08 118.70 Premier Plan* $138.86 142.00 $0 $138.86 142.00 Vision Plan $17.91 17.39 $0 $17.91 17.39 Life Insurance $8.78 $0 $8.78 Absent any written subsequent agreement to the contrary, the District’s obligation on and after January 1, 20162015, to contribute towards health benefits shall not exceed the product of $13,070 multiplied by the number of employees in the bargaining unit divided by twelve (12) equal monthly payments. The dollar amount specified in this section sets no precedent regarding the District’s obligation to provide benefits at any particular plan level in future years. However, the District’s obligation to pay premium costs at the January 1 to December 31, 2015 2014 level shall continue until a subsequent agreement regarding health and welfare benefits is reached or until the automatically applied $280,000 below is expended, whichever comes first. Beginning January 1, 20152014, the District will automatically contribute $280,000 to defray any increased cost of benefits for the 2015 2014 benefit year above the District’s contribution of the product of $13,070 multiplied by the number of eligible employees in the bargaining unit as outlined in this section. From January 1, 2015 2014 to December 31, 20152014, employees who elect for the Anthem Blue Shield Cross PPO plan shall pay through monthly payroll deductions in advance of the month of coverage the difference in the District contribution toward the cost of the Anthem Blue Shield Cross HMO and the corresponding cost of the Anthem Blue Shield Cross PPO plan. For eligible employees whose first date of paid service is on or after January 1, 2010, the District shall provide dental insurance coverage under a PPO dental plan. Eligible employees whose first date of paid service is before January 1, 2010, the District shall provide eligible employees with a choice of dental plans--the current incentive dental plan or the PPO dental plan under which employees hired on or after January 1, 2010 are covered. Employees who have the option of selecting dental coverage and who select the PPO dental plan shall not be eligible to return to the current incentive plan. Eligible employees whose first date of paid service is before January 1, 2010, and who resign or are laid off and are subsequently rehired within thirty-nine months shall be provided only the PPO dental plan. The District will provide coverage to domestic partners of unit members, provided the definition of domestic partnership meets all the criteria of Section 297 of the California Family Code, and provided further that the unit member presents the District with proof that a valid declaration of domestic partnership has been filed pursuant to the above Family Code section or with any local agency registering domestic partnerships. At any time during this agreement, the carriers and the benefits specifications may be changed through negotiations if the parties mutually agree.

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. a. The District and PAEA are committed to providing unit members with cost effective health insurance coverage with plan choices and family coverage. Therefore, they each hereby instruct their appointed representatives to the Joint Benefits Committee to explore all options, including but not limited to: (1) Changing carriers (2) Changing coverage levels (3) Changing rate structures (4) Changing eligibility requirements To achieve our joint goal, the Committee shall make every reasonable effort, depending upon obtaining information from the benefits consultants, to issue its recommendations to the parties no later than September 10, 2015. Within two weeks of receiving a recommendation from the Joint Committee, the District and PAEA shall meet to negotiate this Article for the 2015-16 school year. b. Effective January 1, 20152016, and through December 31, 2015, 2016 only, the District shall contribute towards health and welfare benefits an amount not to exceed the product of $13,070 13,120 multiplied by the number of eligible employees (pro-rated to a full time equivalent assignment) for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Unit members who are eligible for fully paid health benefits shall participate in one of the medical programs, plus the dental, vision, and life. Full-time unit members qualified for Section B.4.e of this article may opt out of insurance. The District shall contribute up to the maximum amount listed per month toward the cost of the selected medical plan for each full-time unit member. Employee $568.02 $0 $568.02 Employee + 1 $1,021.03 $115 $1,136.03 Employee + Family $1,442.49 $165 $1,607.49 Employee $721.18 781.83 $0 $721.18 781.83 Employee + 1 $1,355.20 1,320.53 $135 295 $1,490.20 1,615.53 Employee + Family $1,803.56 1,755.38 $180 395 $1,983.56 2150.38 Employee $721.18 781.83 $799.44 890.85 $1,520.62 1,672.68 Employee + 1 $1,355.20 1,320.53 $1,893.22 2,252.73 $3,248.42 3,573.26 Employee + Family $1,803.56 1,755.38 $2,858.53 3,372.92 $4,662.09 5,128.30 PPO Plan $116.08 119.77 $0 $116.08 119.77 Premier Plan* $138.86 143.28 $0 $138.86 143.28 Vision Plan $17.91 17.56 $0 $17.91 17.56 Life Insurance $8.78 $0 $8.78 Absent any written subsequent agreement to the contrary, the District’s obligation on and after January 1, 20162017, to contribute towards health benefits shall not exceed the product of $13,070 13,120 multiplied by the number of employees in the bargaining unit divided by twelve (12) equal monthly payments. The dollar amount specified in this section sets no precedent regarding the District’s obligation to provide benefits at any particular plan level in future years. However, the District’s obligation to pay premium costs at the January 1 to December 31, 2015 2016 level shall continue until a subsequent agreement regarding health and welfare benefits is reached or until the automatically applied $280,000 below is expended, whichever comes first. Beginning January 1, 20152016, the District will automatically contribute $280,000 to defray any increased cost of benefits for the 2015 benefit year above the District’s contribution of the product of $13,070 13,120 multiplied by the number of eligible employees in the bargaining unit as outlined in this section. From January 1, 2015 2016 to December 31, 20152016, employees who elect for the Blue Shield PPO plan shall pay through monthly payroll deductions in advance of the month of coverage the difference in the District contribution toward the cost of the Blue Shield HMO and the corresponding cost of the Blue Shield PPO plan. For eligible employees whose first date of paid service is on or after January 1, 2010, the District shall provide dental insurance coverage under a PPO dental plan. Eligible employees whose first date of paid service is before January 1, 2010, the District shall provide eligible employees with a choice of dental plans--the current incentive dental plan or the PPO dental plan under which employees hired on or after January 1, 2010 are covered. Employees who have the option of selecting dental coverage and who select the PPO dental plan shall not be eligible to return to the current incentive plan. Eligible employees whose first date of paid service is before January 1, 2010, and who resign or are laid off and are subsequently rehired within thirty-nine months shall be provided only the PPO dental plan. The District will provide coverage to domestic partners of unit members, provided the definition of domestic partnership meets all the criteria of Section 297 of the California Family Code, and provided further that the unit member presents the District with proof that a valid declaration of domestic partnership has been filed pursuant to the above Family Code section or with any local agency registering domestic partnerships. At any time during this agreement, the carriers and the benefits specifications may be changed through negotiations if the parties mutually agree.