Common use of PERSONNEL BENEFITS Clause in Contracts

PERSONNEL BENEFITS. 9.1 During the term of this Agreement, the University agrees to maintain the Flexible Benefits Program. The University-funded portion of this program shall be maintained by the University during the life of this agreement so as to permit eligible faculty to buy back benefits equivalent to those currently provided in the following areas: (a) Medical-Surgical (with major medical) (b) Total Disability (c) Life Insurance (d) Dental Program (e) Vision Care Program The cost of the individual's portion of this program shall be subject to the standard rate adjustments applicable to the benefits selected by the eligible faculty member. Additional benefits to be provided by the program may be recommended by a Benefits and Cost Containment Committee to the University Administration. During the term of this Agreement, any reduction in benefits in the Flexible Benefits Program shall not occur without negotiations with the AAUP regarding the benefits being reduced. When a faculty member who has met the age and service requirements for full retirement dies, his/her spouse or civil union spouse (as defined in the University’s domestic partner benefits policy, xxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/Benefits/menu/dp.html) will continue to be eligible for the same health care benefits as stipulated by the State of Delaware, or if the University chooses another provider, that would have been available if the faculty member had retired.

PERSONNEL BENEFITS. 9.1 During the term of this Agreement, the University agrees to maintain the Flexible Benefits Program. The University-funded portion of this program shall be maintained by the University during the life of this agreement so as to permit eligible faculty to buy back benefits equivalent to those currently provided in the following areas: (a) Medical-Surgical (with major medical) (b) Total Disability (c) Life Insurance (d) Dental Program (e) Vision Care Program The cost of the individual's portion of this program shall be subject to the standard rate adjustments applicable to the benefits selected by the eligible faculty member. Additional benefits to be provided by the program may be recommended by a Benefits and Cost Containment Committee to the University Administration. During the term of this Agreement, any reduction in benefits in the Flexible Benefits Program shall not occur without negotiations with the AAUP regarding the benefits being reduced. When a faculty member who has met the age and service requirements for full retirement dies, his/her spouse or civil union spouse domestic partner (as defined in the University’s domestic partner benefits policy, xxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/Benefits/menu/dp.html) will continue to be eligible for the same health care benefits as stipulated by the State of Delaware, or if the University chooses another provider, that would have been available if the faculty member had retired.