Common use of Premium Amount Clause in Contracts

Premium Amount. The Board shall pay the following premiums for individual employee’s health and dental insurance for the life of this contract. 1. For employees that elect dental insurance, the Board shall provide a maximum of $10.80 per month towards the elected dental insurance in accordance with the term and schedule of benefits currently in effect. a. The Board agrees to pay 100% of the health insurance premiums for the Health Care Premier Plus Plan (High Option HMO), Premier Plan (Low Option HMO), and Consumer Driven Plan coverage for the individual employee for the term of this agreement. Employees wishing to participate in the Premier Plus Plan must complete wellness initiatives and timelines as recommended by the Superintendent’s Insurance Advisory Committee. Personal Health Information (PHI) that is gathered from the wellness initiatives are protected by the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPPA). Employees shall not be denied health insurance due to results of participating in the wellness initiatives. b. All new employees may elect to enroll in a Board-offered plan of their choice subject to conditions for enrollment in such plan. 2. After the Board has entered into a contract(s) with one or more vendors to provide group health insurance to bargaining unit members, benefit levels and premiums will be reviewed and established annually. Either party may demand negotiations through the Superintendent or designee to amend benefit levels for the specific purpose of cost containment, (e.g., co-payments, deductibles, etc.). 3. An employee eligible for health insurance may voluntarily decline such insurance. Beginning in the 2014 Open Enrollment Period, an employee declining medical insurance shall be required to sign an affidavit indicating other medical coverage and provide proof of other medical insurance during the open enrollment period each year. Employees shall be responsible to maintain proof of continuing medical insurance. Employees choosing not to participate in the School Board of Broward County’s medical health insurance program shall be reimbursed at a rate of seven hundred fifty dollars and no cents ($750.00) per year (opt-out dollars) only if such proof is provided. If employee does not provide proof of other medical insurance, then employee will not be reimbursed any opt-out dollars. Said opt-out dollars shall be deposited into the employee’s cafeteria plan and those opt-out dollars may be used in a manner consistent with the provisions of said plan. 4. During the clearance process, new employees shall be informed in writing of the date on which their health insurance becomes effective.

Premium Amount. 1. The Board shall pay the following premiums for individual employee’s employees health and dental insurance for the life of this contract.: 1. a. For employees that elect dental insurance, the Board shall provide a maximum of $10.80 per month towards the elected dental insurance in accordance with the term and schedule of benefits currently in effect. a. b. The Board agrees to pay 100% of the health insurance premiums for the Coventry Health Care Premier Plus Plan (High Option HMO), Premier Plan (Low Option HMO), and Consumer Driven Plan coverage for the individual employee for the term of this agreement. Employees wishing to participate in the Premier Plus Plan must complete wellness initiatives and timelines as recommended by the Superintendent’s Insurance Advisory Committee. Personal Health Information (PHI) that is gathered from the wellness initiatives are protected by the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPPAHIPAA). Employees shall not be denied health insurance due to results of participating in the wellness initiatives. b. c. All new employees may elect to enroll in a Board-offered plan of their choice subject to conditions for enrollment in such plan. 2. d. After the Board has entered into a contract(scontract (s) with one or more vendors to provide group health insurance to bargaining unit members, benefit levels and premiums will be reviewed and established annually. Either party may demand negotiations through the Superintendent or designee to amend benefit levels for the specific purpose of cost containment, (e.g., co-payments, deductibles, etc.)) or benefit improvements. 3. e. An employee eligible for health insurance may voluntarily decline such insurance. Beginning in the 2014 Open Enrollment Period, an An employee declining medical insurance shall be required to sign an affidavit indicating other medical coverage and provide proof of other medical insurance during the open enrollment period each year. Employees shall be responsible to maintain proof of continuing medical insurance. Employees choosing not to participate in the School Board of Broward County’s medical health insurance program shall be reimbursed at a rate of seven hundred fifty dollars and no cents ($750.00750) per year (opt-opt- out dollars) only if such proof is provided. If employee does not provide proof of other medical insurance, then employee will not be reimbursed any opt-out dollars. Said opt-out dollars shall be deposited into the employee’s cafeteria plan and those opt-out dollars may be used in a manner consistent with the provisions of said plan. The parties mutually agree to discuss the opt-out plan as it pertains to premiums for other coverage. 4. f. During the clearance process, new employees shall be informed in writing of the date on which their health insurance becomes effective.

Premium Amount. 1. The Board shall pay the following premiums for individual employee’s employees health and dental insurance for the life of this contract. 1. a. For employees that elect dental insurance, the Board shall provide a maximum of $10.80 per month towards the elected dental insurance in accordance with the term and schedule of benefits currently in effect. a. b. The Board agrees to pay 100% of the health insurance premiums for the Coventry Health Care Premier Plus Plan (High Option HMO), Premier Plan (Low Option HMO), and Consumer Driven Plan coverage for the individual employee for the term of this agreement. Employees wishing to participate in the Premier Plus Plan must complete wellness initiatives and timelines as recommended by the Superintendent’s Insurance Advisory Committee. Personal Health Information (PHI) that is gathered from the wellness initiatives are protected by the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPPAHIPAA). Employees shall not be denied health insurance due to results of participating in the wellness initiatives. b. All new employees may elect to enroll in a Board-offered plan of their choice subject to conditions for enrollment in such plan. 2. c. After the Board has entered into a contract(s) with one or more vendors to provide group health insurance to bargaining unit members, benefit levels and premiums will be reviewed and established annually. Either party may demand negotiations through the Superintendent or designee to amend benefit levels for the specific purpose of cost containment, (e.g., co-payments, deductibles, etc.)) or benefit improvements. 3. d. An employee eligible for health insurance may voluntarily decline such insurance. Beginning in the 2014 Open Enrollment Period, an An employee declining medical insurance shall be required to sign an affidavit indicating other medical coverage and provide proof of other medical insurance during the open enrollment period each year. Employees shall be responsible to maintain proof of continuing medical insurance. Employees choosing not to participate in the School Board of Broward CountyBoard’s medical health insurance program shall be reimbursed at a rate of seven hundred fifty dollars and no cents ($750.00) per year (opt-out dollars) only if such proof is provided. If employee does not provide proof of other medical insurance, then employee will not be reimbursed any optop-out dollars. Said opt-out dollars shall be deposited into the employee’s cafeteria plan and those opt-out dollars may be used in a manner consistent with the provisions of said plan. 4. During the clearance process, new employees shall be informed in writing of the date on which their health insurance becomes effective.

Premium Amount. 1. The Board shall pay the following premiums for individual employee’s employees health and dental insurance for the life of this contract. 1. a. For employees that elect dental insurance, the Board shall provide a maximum of $10.80 per month towards the elected dental insurance in accordance with the term and schedule of benefits currently in effect. a. b. The Board agrees to pay 100% of the health insurance premiums for the Health Care Premier Plus Plan (High Option HMO), Premier Plan (Low Option HMO), and Consumer Driven Plan coverage for the individual employee for the term of this agreement. Employees wishing to participate in the Premier Plus Plan must complete wellness initiatives and timelines as recommended by the Superintendent’s Insurance Advisory Committee. Personal Health Information (PHI) that is gathered from the wellness initiatives are protected by the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPPAHIPAA). Employees shall not be denied health insurance due to results of participating in the wellness initiatives. b. c. All new employees may elect to enroll in a Board-offered plan of their choice subject to conditions for enrollment in such plan. 2. d. After the Board has entered into a contract(s) with one or more vendors to provide group health insurance to bargaining unit members, benefit levels and premiums will be reviewed and established annually. Nothing herein, however, waives the right of either party to negotiate the terms and conditions of insurance. Either party may demand negotiations through the Superintendent or designee to amend benefit levels for the specific purpose of cost containment, (e.g., co-payments, deductibles, etc.)) or benefit improvements. 3. e. An employee eligible for health insurance may voluntarily decline such insurance. Beginning in the 2014 Open Enrollment Period, an employee declining medical medial insurance shall be required to sign an affidavit indicating other medical coverage and provide proof of other medical insurance during the open enrollment period each year. Employees shall be responsible to maintain proof of continuing medical insurance. Employees choosing not to participate in the School Board of Broward County’s medical health insurance program shall be reimbursed at a rate of seven hundred fifty dollars and no cents ($750.00) per year (opt-out dollars) only if such proof is provided. If employee does not provide proof of other medical insurance, then employee will not be reimbursed any opt-out dollars. Said opt-out dollars shall be deposited into the employee’s cafeteria plan and those opt-out dollars may be used in a manner consistent with the provisions of said plan. The parties mutually agree to discuss the opt-out plan as it pertains to premiums for other coverage. 4. During the clearance process, new employees shall be informed in writing of the date on which their health insurance becomes effective.