Common use of Plan Administration Clause in Contracts

Plan Administration. (a) The State will keep a record of any surplus or deficit in Plan funds and will report its existence to VSEA. (b) Any surplus, including that portion attributable to the State's percentage of premium payment, shall remain with the State Employee Health Plan Fund and shall not be expended for any non- Fund purposes without mutual agreement. (c) The State will give written notice to VSEA of its intent to apply any State Employee Health Plan Fund surplus to premium reduction, new benefits or continued accumulations, or, in case of an anticipated deficit, of the necessity to raise premiums. The State will give at least forty-five (45) calendar days written notice to VSEA over any proposed premium increase. At the request of VSEA, the State will consult and discuss the proposed premium increase for a period not exceeding thirty (30) calendar days from the date of such notice by the State, after which the State may implement its decision, whether or not the parties have bargained to genuine impasse. The statutory impasse procedure shall not apply. (d) The State will consult with VSEA concerning the method of funding for any newly recognized benefit. (e) VSEA shall have a reasonable opportunity (not less than thirty (30) days) to review any subsequently drafted plan booklet prior to publication. (f) The VSEA will encourage employees and retirees with problems or questions concerning the administration of health care claims to directly raise those concerns with the Benefits Division of the Department of Human Resources. The Benefits Division will work cooperatively with employees or retirees to resolve such questions. If such questions or concerns are not resolved and the VSEA becomes involved in the issue, the Benefits Division shall work cooperatively with the VSEA to seek a resolution.

Plan Administration. (a) The State will keep a record of any surplus or deficit in Plan funds and will report its existence to VSEAVTA. (b) Any surplus, including that portion attributable to the State's percentage of premium payment, shall remain with the State Employee Health Plan Fund and shall not be expended for any non- Fund purposes without mutual agreement. (c) The State will give written notice to VSEA VTA of its intent to apply any State Employee Health Plan Fund surplus to premium reduction, new benefits or continued accumulations, or, in case of an anticipated deficit, of the necessity to raise premiums. The State will give at least forty-five (45) calendar days written notice to VSEA VTA over any proposed premium increase. At the request of VSEAVTA, the State will consult and discuss the proposed premium increase for a period not exceeding thirty (30) calendar days from the date of such notice by the State, after which the State may implement its decision, whether or not the parties have bargained to genuine impasse. The statutory impasse procedure shall not apply. (d) The State will consult with VSEA VTA concerning the method of funding for any newly recognized benefit. (e) VSEA VTA shall have a reasonable opportunity (not less than thirty (30) days) days to review any subsequently drafted plan booklet prior to publication. (f) The VSEA VTA will encourage employees and retirees with problems or questions concerning the administration of health care claims to directly raise those concerns with the Benefits Division of the Department of Human Resources. The Benefits Division will work cooperatively with employees or retirees to resolve such questions. If such questions or concerns are not resolved and the VSEA VTA becomes involved in the issue, the Benefits Division shall work cooperatively with the VSEA VTA to seek a resolution.

Plan Administration. (a) The State will keep a record of any surplus or deficit in Plan funds and will report its existence to VSEA. (b) Any surplus, including that portion attributable to the State's percentage of premium payment, shall remain with the State Employee Health Plan Fund and shall not be expended for any non- Fund purposes without mutual agreement. (c) The State will give written notice to VSEA of its intent to apply any State Employee Health Plan Fund surplus to premium reduction, new benefits or continued accumulations, or, in case of an anticipated deficit, of the necessity to raise premiums. The State will give at least forty-five (45) calendar days written notice to VSEA over any proposed premium increase. At the request of VSEA, the State will consult and discuss the proposed premium increase for a period not exceeding thirty (30) calendar days from the date of such notice by the State, after which the State may implement its decision, whether or not the parties have bargained to genuine impasse. The statutory impasse procedure shall not apply. (d) The State will consult with VSEA concerning the method of funding for any newly recognized benefit. (e) VSEA shall have a reasonable opportunity (not less than thirty (30) days) to review any subsequently drafted plan booklet prior to publication. (f) The VSEA will encourage employees and retirees with problems or questions concerning the administration of health care claims to directly raise those concerns with the Benefits Division of the Department of Human Resources. The Benefits Division will work cooperatively with employees or retirees to resolve such questions. If such questions or concerns are not resolved and the VSEA becomes involved in the issue, the Benefits Division shall work cooperatively with the VSEA to seek a resolution. (g) Should the State enter into an Agreement with the Vermont Troopers’ Association, Inc. which contains health plan terms which are more favorable than those contained herein, said terms shall be incorporated and shall become part of this Agreement.

Plan Administration. (a) The State will keep a record of any surplus or deficit in Plan funds and will report its existence to VSEA. (b) Any surplus, including that portion attributable to the State's percentage of premium payment, shall remain with the State Employee Health Plan Fund and shall not be expended for any non- Fund purposes without mutual agreement. (c) The State will give written notice to VSEA of its intent to apply any State Employee Health Plan Fund surplus to premium reduction, new benefits or continued accumulations, or, in case of an anticipated deficit, of the necessity to raise premiums. The State will give at least forty-five (45) calendar days days’ written notice to VSEA over any proposed premium increase. At the request of VSEA, the State will consult and discuss the proposed premium increase for a period not exceeding thirty (30) calendar days from the date of such notice by the State, after which the State may implement its decision, whether or not the parties have bargained to genuine impasse. The statutory impasse procedure shall not apply. (d) The State will consult with VSEA concerning the method of funding for any newly recognized benefit. (e) VSEA shall have a reasonable opportunity (not less than thirty (30) days) to review any subsequently drafted plan booklet prior to publication. (f) The VSEA will encourage employees and retirees with problems or questions concerning the administration of health care claims to directly raise those concerns with the Benefits Division of the Department of Human Resources. The Benefits Division will work cooperatively with employees or retirees to resolve such questions. If such questions or concerns are not resolved and the VSEA becomes involved in the issue, the Benefits Division shall work cooperatively with the VSEA to seek a resolution. (g) Should the State enter into an Agreement with the Vermont Troopers’ Association, Inc. which contains health plan terms which are more favorable than those contained herein, said terms shall be incorporated and shall become part of this Agreement.

Plan Administration. (a) The State will keep a record of any surplus or deficit in Plan funds and will report its existence to VSEA. (b) Any surplus, including that portion attributable to the State's percentage of premium payment, shall remain with the State Employee Health Plan Fund and shall not be expended for any non- Fund purposes without mutual agreement. (c) The State will give written notice to VSEA of its intent to apply any State Employee Health Plan Fund surplus to premium reduction, new benefits or continued accumulations, or, in case of an anticipated deficit, of the necessity to raise premiums. The State will give at least forty-five (45) calendar days written notice to VSEA over any proposed premium increase. At the request of VSEA, the State will consult and discuss the proposed premium increase for a period not exceeding thirty (30) calendar days from the date of such notice by the State, after which the State may implement its decision, whether or not the parties have bargained to genuine impasse. The statutory impasse procedure shall not apply. (d) The State will consult with VSEA concerning the method of funding for any newly recognized benefit. (e) VSEA shall have a reasonable opportunity (not less than thirty (30) days) days to review any subsequently drafted plan booklet prior to publication. (f) The VSEA will encourage employees and retirees with problems or questions concerning the administration of health care claims to directly raise those concerns with the Benefits Division of the Department of Human Resources. The Benefits Division will work cooperatively with employees or retirees to resolve such questions. If such questions or concerns are not resolved and the VSEA becomes involved in the issue, the Benefits Division shall work cooperatively with the VSEA to seek a resolution.

Plan Administration. (a) The State will keep a record of any surplus or deficit in Plan funds and will report its existence to VSEA. (b) Any surplus, including that portion attributable to the State's percentage of premium payment, shall remain with the State Employee Health Plan Fund and shall not be expended for any non- Fund purposes without mutual agreement. (c) The State will give written notice to VSEA of its intent to apply any State Employee Health Plan Fund surplus to premium reduction, new benefits or continued accumulations, or, in case of an anticipated deficit, of the necessity to raise premiums. The State will give at least forty-five (45) calendar days days’ written notice to VSEA over any proposed premium increase. At the request of VSEA, the State will consult and discuss the proposed premium increase for a period not exceeding thirty (30) calendar days from the date of such notice by the State, after which the State may implement its decision, whether or not the parties have bargained to genuine impasse. The statutory impasse procedure shall not apply. (d) The State will consult with VSEA concerning the method of funding for any newly recognized benefit. (e) VSEA shall have a reasonable opportunity (not less than thirty (30) days) to review any subsequently drafted plan booklet prior to publication. (f) The VSEA will encourage employees and retirees with problems or questions concerning the administration of health care claims to directly raise those concerns with the Benefits Division of the Department of Human Resources. The Benefits Division will work cooperatively with employees or retirees to resolve such questions. If such questions or concerns are not resolved and the VSEA becomes involved in the issue, the Benefits Division shall work cooperatively with the VSEA to seek a resolution.

Plan Administration. (a) The State will keep a record of any surplus or deficit in Plan funds and will report its existence to VSEAVTA. (b) Any surplus, including that portion attributable to the State's percentage of premium payment, shall remain with the State Employee Health Plan Fund and shall not be expended for any non- non-Fund purposes without mutual agreement. (c) The State will give written notice to VSEA VTA of its intent to apply any State Employee Health Plan Fund surplus to premium reduction, new benefits or continued accumulations, or, in case of an anticipated deficit, of the necessity to raise premiums. The State will give at least forty-five (45) calendar days written notice to VSEA VTA over any proposed premium increase. At the request of VSEAVTA, the State will consult and discuss the proposed premium increase for a period not exceeding thirty (30) calendar days from the date of such notice by the State, after which the State may implement its decision, whether or not the parties have bargained to genuine impasse. The statutory impasse procedure shall not apply. (d) The State will consult with VSEA VTA concerning the method of funding for any newly recognized benefit. (e) VSEA VTA shall have a reasonable opportunity (not less than thirty (30) days) days to review any subsequently drafted plan booklet prior to publication. (f) The VSEA VTA will encourage employees and retirees with problems or questions concerning the administration of health care claims to directly raise those concerns with the Benefits Division of the Department of Human Resources. The Benefits Division will work cooperatively with employees or retirees to resolve such questions. If such questions or concerns are not resolved and the VSEA VTA becomes involved in the issue, the Benefits Division shall work cooperatively with the VSEA VTA to seek a resolution.

Plan Administration. (a) The State will keep a record of any surplus or deficit in Plan funds and will report its existence to VSEA. (b) Any surplus, including that portion attributable to the State's percentage of premium payment, shall remain with the State Employee Health Plan Fund and shall not be expended for any non- non-Fund purposes without mutual agreement. (c) The State will give written notice to VSEA of its intent to apply any State Employee Health Plan Fund surplus to premium reduction, new benefits or continued accumulations, or, in case of an anticipated deficit, of the necessity to raise premiums. The State will give at least forty-five (45) calendar days written notice to VSEA over any proposed premium increase. At the request of VSEA, the State will consult and discuss the proposed premium increase for a period not exceeding thirty (30) calendar days from the date of such notice by the State, after which the State may implement its decision, whether or not the parties have bargained to genuine impasse. The statutory impasse procedure shall not apply. (d) The State will consult with VSEA concerning the method of funding for any newly recognized benefit. (e) VSEA shall have a reasonable opportunity (not less than thirty (30) days) to review any subsequently drafted plan booklet prior to publication. (f) The VSEA will encourage employees and retirees with problems or questions concerning the administration of health care claims to directly raise those concerns with the Benefits Division of the Department of Human Resources. The Benefits Division will work cooperatively with employees or retirees to resolve such questions. If such questions or concerns are not resolved and the VSEA becomes involved in the issue, the Benefits Division shall work cooperatively with the VSEA to seek a resolution. (g) contains health plan terms which are more favorable than those contained herein, said terms shall be incorporated and shall become part of this Agreement.

Plan Administration. (a) The State will keep a record of any surplus or deficit in Plan funds and will report its existence to VSEA. (b) Any surplus, including that portion attributable to the State's percentage of premium payment, shall remain with the State Employee Health Plan Fund and shall not be expended for any non- non-Fund purposes without mutual agreement. (c) The State will give written notice to VSEA of its intent to apply any State Employee Health Plan Fund surplus to premium reduction, new benefits or continued accumulations, or, in case of an anticipated deficit, of the necessity to raise premiums. The State will give at least forty-five (45) calendar days written notice to VSEA over any proposed premium increase. At the request of VSEA, the State will consult and discuss the proposed premium increase for a period not exceeding thirty (30) calendar days from the date of such notice by the State, after which the State may implement its decision, whether or not the parties have bargained to genuine impasse. The statutory impasse procedure shall not apply. (d) The State will consult with VSEA concerning the method of funding for any newly recognized benefit. (e) VSEA shall have a reasonable opportunity (not less than thirty (30) days) to review any subsequently drafted plan booklet prior to publication. (f) The VSEA will encourage employees and retirees with problems or questions concerning the administration of health care claims to directly raise those concerns with the Benefits Division of the Department of Human Resources. The Benefits Division will work cooperatively with employees or retirees to resolve such questions. If such questions or concerns are not resolved and the VSEA becomes involved in the issue, the Benefits Division shall work cooperatively with the VSEA to seek a resolution.

Plan Administration. (a) The State will keep a record of any surplus or deficit in Plan funds and will report its existence to VSEA. (b) Any surplus, including that portion attributable to the State's percentage of premium payment, shall remain with the State Employee Health Plan Fund and shall not be expended for any non- Fund purposes without mutual agreement. (c) The State will give written notice to VSEA of its intent to apply any State Employee Health Plan Fund surplus to premium reduction, new benefits or continued accumulations, or, in case of an anticipated deficit, of the necessity to raise premiums. The State will give at least forty-five (45) calendar days written notice to VSEA over any proposed premium increase. At the request of VSEA, the State will consult and discuss the proposed premium increase for a period not exceeding thirty (30) calendar days from the date of such notice by the State, after which the State may implement its decision, whether or not the parties have bargained to genuine impasse. The statutory impasse procedure shall not apply. (d) The State will consult with VSEA concerning the method of funding for any newly recognized benefit. (e) VSEA shall have a reasonable opportunity (not less than thirty (30) days) to review any subsequently drafted plan booklet prior to publication. (f) The VSEA will encourage employees and retirees with problems or questions concerning the administration of health care claims to directly raise those concerns with the Benefits Division of the Department of Human Resources. The Benefits Division will work cooperatively with employees or retirees to resolve such questions. If such questions or concerns are not resolved and the VSEA becomes involved in the issue, the Benefits Division shall work cooperatively with the VSEA to seek a resolution. (g) Should the State enter into an Agreement with the V hich contains health plan terms which are more favorable than those contained herein, said terms shall be incorporated and shall become part of this Agreement.

Plan Administration. (a) The State will keep a record of any surplus or deficit in Plan funds and will report its existence to VSEA. (b) Any surplus, including that portion attributable to the State's percentage of premium payment, shall remain with the State Employee Health Plan Fund and shall not be expended for any non- non-Fund purposes without mutual agreement. (c) The State will give written notice to VSEA of its intent to apply any State Employee Health Plan Fund surplus to premium reduction, new benefits or continued accumulations, or, in case of an anticipated deficit, of the necessity to raise premiums. The State will give at least forty-five (45) calendar days written notice to VSEA over any proposed premium increase. At the request of VSEA, the State will consult and discuss the proposed premium increase for a period not exceeding thirty (30) calendar days from the date of such notice by the State, after which the State may implement its decision, whether or not the parties have bargained to genuine impasse. The statutory impasse procedure shall not apply. (d) The State will consult with VSEA concerning the method of funding for any newly recognized benefit. (e) VSEA shall have a reasonable opportunity (not less than thirty (30) days) days to review any subsequently drafted plan booklet prior to publication. (f) The VSEA will encourage employees and retirees with problems or questions concerning the administration of health care claims to directly raise those concerns with the Benefits Division of the Department of Human Resources. The Benefits Division will work cooperatively with employees or retirees to resolve such questions. If such questions or concerns are not resolved and the VSEA becomes involved in the issue, the Benefits Division shall work cooperatively with the VSEA to seek a resolution.

Plan Administration. (a) The State will keep a record of any surplus or deficit in Plan funds and will report its existence to VSEA. (b) Any surplus, including that portion attributable to the State's percentage of premium payment, shall remain with the State Employee Health Plan Fund and shall not be expended for any non- non-Fund purposes without mutual agreement. (c) The State will give written notice to VSEA of its intent to apply any State Employee Health Plan Fund surplus to premium reduction, new benefits or continued accumulations, or, in case of an anticipated deficit, of the necessity to raise premiums. The State will give at least forty-five (45) calendar days days’ written notice to VSEA over any proposed premium increase. At the request of VSEA, the State will consult and discuss the proposed premium increase for a period not exceeding thirty (30) calendar days from the date of such notice by the State, after which the State may implement its decision, whether or not the parties have bargained to genuine impasse. The statutory impasse procedure shall not apply. (d) The State will consult with VSEA concerning the method of funding for any newly recognized benefit. (e) VSEA shall have a reasonable opportunity (not less than thirty (30) days) to review any subsequently drafted plan booklet prior to publication. (f) The VSEA will encourage employees and retirees with problems or questions concerning the administration of health care claims to directly raise those concerns with the Benefits Division of the Department of Human Resources. The Benefits Division will work cooperatively with employees or retirees to resolve such questions. If such questions or concerns are not resolved and the VSEA becomes involved in the issue, the Benefits Division shall work cooperatively with the VSEA to seek a resolution. (g) Should the State enter into an Agreement with the Vermont Troopers’ Association, Inc. which contains health plan terms which are more favorable than those contained herein, said terms shall be incorporated and shall become part of this Agreement.

Plan Administration. (a) The State will keep a record of any surplus or deficit in Plan funds and will report its existence to VSEA. (b) Any surplus, including that portion attributable to the State's percentage of premium payment, shall remain with the State Employee Health Plan Fund and shall not be expended for any non- Fund purposes without mutual agreement. (c) The State will give written notice to VSEA of its intent to apply any State Employee Health Plan Fund surplus to premium reduction, new benefits or continued accumulations, or, in case of an anticipated deficit, of the necessity to raise premiums. The State will give at least forty-five (45) calendar days written notice to VSEA over any proposed premium increase. At the request of VSEA, the State will consult and discuss the proposed premium increase for a period not exceeding thirty (30) calendar days from the date of such notice by the State, after which the State may implement its decision, whether or not the parties have bargained to genuine impasse. The statutory impasse procedure shall not apply. (d) The State will consult with VSEA concerning the method of funding for any newly recognized benefit. (e) VSEA shall have a reasonable opportunity (not less than thirty (30) days) to review any subsequently drafted plan booklet prior to publication. (f) The VSEA will encourage employees and retirees with problems or questions concerning the administration of health care claims to directly raise those concerns with the Benefits Division of the Department of Human Resources. The Benefits Division will work cooperatively with employees or retirees to resolve such questions. If such questions or concerns are not resolved and the VSEA becomes involved in the issue, the Benefits Division shall work cooperatively with the VSEA to seek a resolution. (g) Should the State enter into an Agreement with the Vermont Troo Association, Inc. which contains health plan terms which are more favorable than those contained herein, said terms shall be incorporated and shall become part of this Agreement.

Plan Administration. (a) The State will keep a record of any surplus or deficit in Plan funds and will report its existence to VSEA. (b) Any surplus, including that portion attributable to the State's percentage of premium payment, shall remain with the State Employee Health Plan Fund and shall not be expended for any non- non-Fund purposes without mutual agreement. (c) The State will give written notice to VSEA of its intent to apply any State Employee Health Plan Fund surplus to premium reduction, new benefits or continued accumulations, or, in case of an anticipated deficit, of the necessity to raise premiums. The State will give at least forty-five (45) calendar days written notice to VSEA over any proposed premium increase. At the request of VSEA, the State will consult and discuss the proposed premium increase for a period not exceeding thirty (30) calendar days from the date of such notice by the State, after which the State may implement its decision, whether or not the parties have bargained to genuine impasse. The statutory impasse procedure shall not apply. (d) The State will consult with VSEA concerning the method of funding for any newly recognized benefit. (e) VSEA shall have a reasonable opportunity (not less than thirty (30) days) to review any subsequently drafted plan booklet prior to publication. (f) The VSEA will encourage employees and retirees with problems or questions concerning the administration of health care claims to directly raise those concerns with the Benefits Division of the Department of Human Resources. The Benefits Division will work cooperatively with employees or retirees to resolve such questions. If such questions or concerns are not resolved and the VSEA becomes involved in the issue, the Benefits Division shall work cooperatively with the VSEA to seek a resolution. (g) Should the State enter into an Agreement with the Vermont Troopers’ Association, Inc. which contains health plan terms which are more favorable than those contained herein, said terms shall be incorporated and shall become part of this Agreement.