Common use of Military Leaves of Absence Clause in Contracts

Military Leaves of Absence. If a Subscriber is absent from work due to military service, continuation coverage under the Plan (including coverage for enrolled dependents) may be elected for up to 18 months from the first day of absence (or if earlier, until the day after the date the Subscriber is required to apply for or return to active employment with the employer under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA)). The Subscriber’s Premium contributions for continued coverage will be the same as for similarly situated active Members in the Plan. Whether or not coverage is continued during military service, a Subscriber may reinstate coverage under the Plan option elected on return to employment under USERRA. The reinstatement will be without any waiting period otherwise required under the Plan, except to the extent that any required waiting period was not completed prior to the start of the military service.

Military Leaves of Absence. If a Subscriber is absent from work due to military service, continuation coverage under the Plan (including coverage for enrolled dependents) may be elected for up to 18 24 months from the first day of absence (or if earlier, until the day after the date the Subscriber is required to apply for or return to active employment with the employer under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA)). The Subscriber’s Premium contributions for continued coverage will be the same as for similarly situated active Members in the Plan. Whether or not coverage is continued during military service, a Subscriber may reinstate coverage under the Plan option elected on return to employment under USERRA. The reinstatement will be without any waiting period otherwise required under the Plan, except to the extent that any required waiting period was not completed prior to the start of the military service.