State Health Benefits Program Sample Clauses

State Health Benefits Program. The State administered Prescription Drug Program shall be continued in keeping with the legislative appropriation.

State Health Benefits Program. It is agreed that the State Health Benefits Program, and any rules and regulations governing its application, including amendments or revisions thereto shall be applicable to employees covered by this Agreement. The University agrees to continue to participate in the State Health Benefits Program for the duration of this agreement. It is agreed that changes in benefits or open enrollment periods adopted by the State Division of Pensions and Benefits for State employees are a requirement for continued participation in the State Health Benefits Program and the parties recognize that such changes shall apply to employees represented by the Union. It is agreed that changes, corrections or reinterpretations of the Program promulgated by the State including changes in plan operators, in co-payments and contributions, or other changes or modifications, are applicable to employees covered by this Agreement and shall be incorporated into the Agreement and thereafter be applicable to all employees. It is specifically understood that the provisions of the Pension and Health Benefits Reform 2011 legislation under Chapter 78, P.L. shall be applicable to all employees covered by this agreement. Where an employee utilizes any type of leave, whether paid or unpaid, he or she shall continue payment of health plan premiums at the same level as those that he paid prior to the leave as applicable under the State Health Benefits Program. . If the premiums are raised or lowered, the employee will be required to pay the then- applicable premium rates. If the employee charges his accrued vacation, sick, and/or administrative leave accruals for any leave, his share of premiums will be paid by payroll deductions continued in the same method as utilized during active employment status, If the leave is unpaid, NJIT will advance payment of the employee’s health plan premiums for the period of leave (up to three full months) and will xxxx the employee for those premiums. Prior to the employee’s return from leave to active employment status, the Department of Human Resources will advise the employee in writing of the full amount of health plan premiums advanced on his or her behalf by NJIT. Within seven (7) business days of his return to active employment status, the employee must indicate, in writing, his or her selected method of repayment of the health plan premiums: (1) full repayment through the Bursar’s Office within ten (10) business days, (2) additional payroll deduction at the ...

State Health Benefits Program. 1. The State Health Benefits Program is applicable to employees in this Agreement and the University agrees to continue to participate in the State Health Benefits Program for the duration of this agreement. 2. Changes in benefits or open enrollment periods adopted by the State Health Benefits Commission are a requirement for continued participation in the State Health Benefits Program and the parties recognize that changes shall apply to employees represented by the union. Changes, corrections or reinterpretations of the program promulgated by the State shall be incorporated into the Agreement and thereafter be applicable to all employees. 3. Current eligible employees (those who work at least 20 hours per week or more) will have the option, on the open enrollment dates, of selecting one of the following plans: Traditional Indemnity, Managed Care/Point of Service (New Jersey Plus), or an HMO approved by the State Health Benefits Commission. 4. A summary of recently adopted changes (P.L. 2003, Chapter 199) are listed below.

State Health Benefits Program. As with any provisions of this Agreement that reflect statutory or regulatory mandates, the provisions of paragraphs (A) (B) (C) and (G) of this Article are for informational purposes only and provide an explanation which is subject to change due to legislative action. 1. The State Health Benefits Program is applicable to employees covered by this Contract. It is agreed that, as part of that program, the State shall continue the Prescription Drug Benefit Program during the period of this Agreement to the extent it is established and/or modified by the State Health Benefits Design Committee, in accordance with P.L. 2011, c. 78. Through December 31, 2011, active eligible employees are able to participate in the prescription drug card program. Similarly, through December 31, 2011, active eligible employees are able to elect to participate in the NJDIRECT 15 Plan (as it existed on June 30, 2011). In the alternative, through December 31, 2011, active eligible employees are able to elect to participate in an HMO which existed in the program as of June 30, 2011. Beginning January 1, 2012, the State Health Benefits Plan Design Committee shall provide to employees the option to select one of at least three levels of coverage each for family, individual, individual and spouse, and individual and dependent, or equivalent categories, for each plan offered by the program differentiated by out of pocket costs to employees including co-payments and deductibles. Pursuant to P. L. 2011, c. 78, the State Health Benefits Plan Design Committee has the sole discretion to set the amounts for maximums, co-pays, deductibles, and other such participant costs for all plans in the program and has the sole discretion to determine the plan design, plan components and coverage levels under the program. 2. Effective July 1, 2003, new hires are not eligible for enrollment in the Traditional Plan. The Traditional Plan and the NJ PLUS POS Plan have been abolished. 3. Medicare Reimbursement – effective January 1, 1996, consistent with law, the State will no longer reimburse active employees or their spouses for Medicare Part B premium payments.

State Health Benefits Program. It is agreed that the State Health Benefits Program, and any rules and regulations governing its application, including amendments or revisions thereto shall be applicable to employees covered by this Agreement. The University agrees to continue to participate in the State Health Benefits Program for the duration of this agreement. A summary of present medical and prescription benefits are set forth in Appendix E. 1. It is agreed that changes in benefits or open enrollment periods adopted by the State Division of Pensions and Benefits for State employees are a requirement for continued participation in the State Health Benefits Program and the parties recognize that changes shall apply to employees represented by the Union. Changes, corrections or reinterpretations of the Program promulgated by the State including changes in plan operators, in co-payments and contributions, or other changes or modifications, shall be incorporated into the Agreement and thereafter be applicable to all employees. 2. Consistent with the above effective July 1, 2007 there shall be changes in co- payments and contributions for employees and retirees as determined by the State Division of Pension and Benefits. Additionally, employees enrolled in the State Health Benefits Plan will contribute 1.5% of their annual base salary for medical and prescription benefits, effective July 1, 2007. Employees who retire with 25 years or more of pension credit service and/or who retire on a disability retirement on or after July 1, 2007 and wish to enroll in the State Health Benefits Plan will be required to contribute 1.5% of their pension allowance for State Health Benefits Plan coverage in retirement, and assume co payment charges in accordance with this agreement and/or any changes made by the State Health Benefits Commission.

State Health Benefits Program a. During the term of this Agreement the State shall continue to provide and to pay the full cost of the current State Health Benefits Program of New Jersey Blue Cross/Blue Shield which shall be the series "1420" plan, including Rider "J", and Major Medical Benefits for all eligible employees in the unit. As defined under the State Health Benefits program, employees' eligible dependents who are enrolled in the Program shall be covered without cost to the employee. b. The State will extend to a maximum period of ninety (90) days the health insurance coverage for eligible employees and their covered dependents enrolled in the State Health Benefits Program upon exhaustion of such employee's accumulated sick and vacation leave and who are granted an approved sick leave without pay, with the State paying the cost. In those instances where the leave of absence (or and extension of such leave) without pay is for a period of more than ninety (90) days, the employee may still prepay Health Benefits premiums at the group rate provided to the State for the coverage provided in paragraph a. for the next two hundred and seventy (270) days of the approved leave of absence following the period of ninety (90) days paid for by the State as provided in the paragraph above.

State Health Benefits Program. As with any provisions of this Agreement that reflect statutory or regulatory mandates, the provisions of this Article, and those other Articles herein, are for informational purposes only and provide an explanation which is subject to change due to legislative action. 1. In accordance with section 39 of P.L. 2011, c. 78, employees shall contribute, through the withholding from salary or other compensation, toward the cost of health care benefits coverage for the employee and any dependents provided under the State Health Benefits Program. Effective July 1, 2014, employees shall contribute the full amount of contribution as calculated in accordance with section 39 of P.L. 2011, c. 78.

State Health Benefits Program. Research Employees 1. In any event where an employee utilizes any type of leave, whether paid or unpaid, he or she shall continue payment of health plan premiums at the same level as those that he or she paid prior to the leave. If the premiums are raised or lowered, the employee will be required to pay the then-applicable premium rates. 2. If the employee charges his accrued vacation, sick, and/or administrative leave accruals for any leave, his share of premiums will be paid by payroll deductions continued in the same method as utilized during active employment status, 3. If the leave is unpaid, NJIT will advance payment of the Employee’s health plan premiums for the period of leave (up to three of full months) and will xxxx the Employee for those premiums. Prior to the Employee’s return from leave to active employment status, the Department of Human Resources will advise the Employee in writing of the full amount of health plan premiums advanced on his or her behalf by NJIT. Within seven (7) business days of his return to active employment status, the Employee must indicate, in writing, his or her selected method of repayment of the health plan premiums: (1) full repayment through the Bursar’s Office within ten (10) business days, (2) additional payroll deduction at the same amount and rate as that of the Employee’s biweekly payroll deduction for health plan premium payment, or (3) a repayment plan approved, in writing, by the Vice President of Human Resources. If the Employee fails to select a repayment option or does not make timely payments, NJIT, upon written notice, may take action to recover sums paid on the employee’s behalf which may include charging additional payroll deductions until the full amount of health plan premiums paid on the Employee’s behalf during his unpaid leave has been repaid in full.

State Health Benefits Program. 1. The State Health Benefits Program is applicable to employees covered by this contract. Except as other wise provided below, such employees will have the option on the open enrollments dates of selecting one of the following plans: Traditional Indemnity, Managed Care/Point of Service (New Jersey Plus), or an HMO approved by the State Health Benefits Commission. 2. The Managed Care/Point of Service Plan (New Jersey Plus) shall remain without any premium cost to eligible employees and their eligible dependents during the term of this Agreement. 3. Effective July 1, 2003, new hires are not eligible for enrollment in the Traditional Plan. 4. Employees hired prior to July 1, 2003, who elect coverage in the Traditional Plan, shall pay 25% of the cost of the premium of that Plan as established by the State Health Benefits Commission.

State Health Benefits Program. It is agreed that the State Health Benefits Program, and any rules and regulations governing its application, including amendments or revisions thereto shall be applicable to employees covered by this Agreement. The University agrees to continue to participate in the State Health Benefits Program for the duration of this agreement. It is agreed that changes in benefits or open enrollment periods adopted by the State Division of Pensions and Benefits for State employees are a requirement for continued participation in the State Health Benefits Program and the parties recognize that changes shall apply to employees represented by the Union. Changes, corrections or reinterpretations of the Program promulgated by the State including changes in plan operators, in co-payments and contributions, or other changes or modifications, shall be incorporated into the Agreement and thereafter be applicable to all employees. Consistent with the above effective July 1, 2007 there shall be changes in co-payments and contributions for employees and retirees as determined by the State Division of Pension and Benefits. Additionally, employees enrolled in the State Health Benefits Plan will contribute 1.5% of their annual base salary for medical and prescription benefits, effective July 1, 2007. Employees who retire with 25 years or more of pension credit service and/or who retire on a disability retirement on or after July 1, 2007 and wish to enroll in the State Health Benefits Plan will be required to contribute 1.5% of their pension allowance for State Health Benefits Plan coverage in retirement, and assume co payment charges in accordance with this agreement and/or any changes made by the State Health Benefits Commission.