Medical Premium Assistance. The Employer will continue to offer a Medical Premium Assistance Program through the duration of this Agreement. Through this benefit, eligible Employees may receive financial assistance to cover 100% of the cost of their Employer provided medical premiums. Participation in this program is based on total household income and the Federal Poverty Level, as determined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Beginning January 1, 2017, employees whose household income is less than 250% of the Federal Poverty Level will be eligible to receive a health insurance plan at no premium cost to the employee for themselves and eligible dependent(s) upon approval of their application. The Employer shall provide information regarding medical premium assistance, including income-eligibility requirements, to bargaining unit employees in their annual enrollment for healthcare.
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Samples: Letter of Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
