Second and/or Third Medical Opinions. For the duration of this Agreement, a second opinion may be obtained, at the discretion of the bargaining unit member or covered dependent, prior to surgery for hemorrhoidectomy, herniorrhaphy, cholecystectomy, cataract extraction, meniscectomy, ton- sillectomy/adenoidectomy, submucous resection, transurethral resection/prostate, laminectomy, hysterectomy, total knee replacement, or total hip replacement. If the second opinion differs from the first opinion, the bargaining unit member or covered dependent may choose to obtain a third opinion. The cost of the optional second opinion and/or third opinion shall be covered by the University.
Second and/or Third Medical Opinions. For the duration of this Agreement, a second opinion may be obtained, at the discretion of the bargaining unit member or covered dependent, prior to any surgery. If the second opinion differs from the first opinion, the bargaining unit member or covered dependent may choose to obtain a third opinion. The cost of the optional second opinion and/or third opinion shall be covered by the University.
Second and/or Third Medical Opinions. For the duration of this Agreement, a second opinion may be obtained, at the discretion of the bargaining unit member or covered dependent, prior to surgery for hemorrhoidectomy, herniorrhaphy, cholecystectomy, cataract extraction, menisectomy, tonsillectomy/ Deleted: H Deleted: , savings to the health care plan resulting from recom-mendations made by the Health Care Advisory Committee after ratification of this Agreement shall be used to establish reserves for run-out (up to a maximum of 2-1/2 months anticipated liability) and to cover maximum liability. Additional savings shall be used for plan enhancements or for reductions in employee contributions as recommended by the HCAC. The account balance will carry forward from fiscal year to fiscal year. Deleted: From the effective date, eligible members of the bargaining unit who choose to enroll in one of the health insurance plans offered by the University will contribute 1.5% of their base salary, excluding any pay supplement(s), for a family plan or .75% of their base salary for a single plan as health insurance premium sharing for Medical and Prescription Drug benefits. Effective on the dates indicated below, Deleted: e Deleted: 0 Deleted: Level in the first year of the contract (effective January 1, 2012); 12% in the second year (effective July 1, 2012); and 15% in the third year (effective July 1, 2013) Deleted: once before January 1, 2012, a second time before July 1, 2012, and Deleted: thereafter Deleted: 1. Effective January 1, 2012: Deleted: The Union representatives to the HCAC shall consult their governing bodies prior to proceeding with any recommendations.
