Medical LOA. Members on an approved, unpaid leave of absence granted for medical reasons may remain in their Plan for the period of the approved leave, plus any extensions, so long as they continue to make required payment of their share of the premium, as provided herein, in advance of the due date, to the Department of Human Resources, Employee Benefits & Wellness Division. During the first twelve (12) months of medical leave of absence, the State will continue to pay eighty percent (80%) of the premium, and the member will be responsible to pay the remaining twenty percent (20%). After twelve (12) months (which may be continuous, or an aggregate of leave time granted for a given illness or condition) a member may stay in their Plan for the remaining period of the medical leave of absence, plus extensions, so long as they continue to make payment of the entire premium in advance of the due date to the Department of Human Resources, Employee Benefits & Wellness Division. Any member under this Section, who drops or loses coverage, either voluntarily or by failing to pay the premium as required herein, shall not be eligible to re-enroll in a Plan during the remainder of their leave of absence status and may not rejoin a Plan upon return to active status until an open enrollment period arises.
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Samples: Termination of Agreement, Termination of Agreement, humanresources.vermont.gov
