Selection of Plans. The District and the Association will mutually agree on insurance plans. The District and Association shall agree to plans that meet the responsible contracting standards of state law: a fair, prudent, accountable and documented competitive procedure for plan selection, including an open process unless an open process would compromise cost-effective purchasing. Employees will be offered at least one qualified high-deductible health plan (HDHP) and health savings account (HSA); at least one health benefit plan in which the employee share of the premium cost of a full-time employee, regardless of whether the employee chooses employee-only coverage or coverage that includes dependents, does not exceed the premium cost paid by state employees; and health plans that promote health care innovations and cost savings and significantly reduce administrative costs. The Association agrees to indemnify and hold the District harmless from all claims against it due to any problem arising from the specific provisions of any carrier, policies and changes therein.
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Samples: Negotiated Agreement, Negotiated Agreement, Negotiated Agreement
