Standard Benefits Plans. The Employer shall make available to eligible hourly employees in the bargaining unit the Standard Benefits Plans generally made available to eligible hourly employees in the state and the division where the unit is located (the “Standard Benefits Plans”), in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions (including the terms and conditions relating to eligibility of employees to participate) applicable to such plans.
Standard Benefits Plans. Sodexo will provide eligible employees the opportunity to enroll in Medical benefits through a Sodexo sponsored carrier. The plan(s), plan design(s) and schedule(s) of benefits may be adjusted from time to time in line with changes in the Medical benefits package for all Sodexo employees or as required by law. Other changes might include a change in the insurer, health maintenance organization, or other service provider that provides the benefits or establishes the network of participating providers.
Standard Benefits Plans. The Employer shall make available to eligible hourly employees in the bargaining unit the Standard Benefits Plans generally made available to eligible hourly employees in the state and the division where the unit is located (the "Standard Benefits Sharp Grossmont (FSD/EVS) exp_ 11-30-23 7 grievance and arbitration provisions of this Agreement. The Union further agrees that the Employer, as Plan Sponsor of the Standard Benefits Plans, has reserved the right to unilaterally amend, modify or terminate the Standard Benefits Plans, in whole or in part, without bargaining with the Union over its decision to take such action. Upon request, the Employer will bargain with respect to the effects of a decision to terminate the Standard Benefits Plans or to amend or modify the Standard Benefits Plans in a manner that has a material adverse effect on the employees This Section shall continue in effect following the expiration of this Agreement, until expressly terminated or superseded by written agreement of the Employer and the Union. Upon the expiration of this Agreement, either party will, upon request, bargain concerning health and welfare benefits for bargaining unit employees, subject to the provisions of this Section.
Standard Benefits Plans. The Hospital has presently requested one change to Pharmacy benefits co-pay for specialty drugs as presented in its side by side. Otherwise, it has notified the Union of the intent to change the network from Blue Shield to Anthem.
Standard Benefits Plans. Bargaining Unit Members shall be eligible to participate in the standard Hospital benefit plans, as amended from time to time, on the same terms, conditions and basis as other Hospital employees. The Hospital shall offer the following core benefit plans during the tenn of this Agreement: medical plan, dental plan, vision plan, long-term disability plans, life insurance, and a 401 (k) Plan with employer match of up to 3% of eligible compensation, as set forth in the Summary Plan Description. The medical insurance option for Full-Time and Part-Time bargaining unit employees and their families will not require any bargaining unit member payroll contribution ("Free Plan"). For the term of the Agreement, this Free Plan is as set forth in the Parties Side Letter Regarding Medical, Pharmacy Benefits and Other Benefits. With respect to the Free Plan, the Hospital will on an overall basis maintain substantially equivalent benefits with due regard to the economic challenges faced by the Hospital in maintaining such a plan. For the term of this Agreement, the Hospital reserves the right with notice, to change health plans where there is no increase in employee contributions and no decrease in benefit coverage levels. The Hospital will negotiate with the Union prior to implementing major changes to the medical plan.
