Description of Benefits The benefits available under this Plan will be as defined in Items F(1), F(3), and F(4) of the Adoption Agreement.
Duration of Benefits Eligibility for Income Protection benefits will cease upon the earliest of the following dates:
1.09.01 the date the member is no longer disabled from performing the duties of their regular position, or any alternative employment made available to the member by the City.
1.09.02 the date the member's Income Protection benefits have been expended. 1.09.03 the date the member dies.
Payment of Benefits All or part of the contract benefits may be paid under one or more of the following: - a variable payment plan; - a fixed payment plan; or - in cash. The provisions and rate for variable and fixed payment plans are described in Section 11. Contract benefits may not be placed under a payment plan unless the plan would provide to each beneficiary a monthly income the initial amount of which is at least the minimum payment amount shown on page 4. A Withdrawal Charge will be deducted from contract benefits before their payment under certain conditions described in Section 7.3.
Limitation of Benefits (a) Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event it shall be determined that any benefit, payment or distribution by the Company or any of its direct and/or indirect subsidiaries to or for the benefit of Employee (whether paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or otherwise, but determined without regard to any additional payments required under this Section 18) (such benefits, payments or distributions are hereinafter referred to as “Payments”) would, if paid, be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then, prior to the making of any Payments to Employee, a calculation shall be made comparing (i) the net after-tax benefit to Employee of the Payments after payment by Employee of the Excise Tax, to (ii) the net after-tax benefit to Employee if the Payments had been limited to the extent necessary to avoid being subject to the Excise Tax. If the amount calculated under (i) above is less than the amount calculated under (ii) above, then the Payments shall be limited to the extent necessary to avoid being subject to the Excise Tax (the “Reduced Amount”). The reduction of the Payments due hereunder, if applicable, shall be made by first reducing cash Payments and then, to the extent necessary, reducing those Payments having the next highest ratio of Parachute Value to actual present value of such Payments as of the date of the change of control, as determined by the Determination Firm (as defined in Section 18(b) below). For purposes of this Section 18, present value shall be determined in accordance with Section 280G(d)(4) of the Code. For purposes of this Section 18, the “Parachute Value” of a Payment means the present value as of the date of the change of control of the portion of such Payment that constitutes a “parachute payment” under Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code, as determined by the Determination Firm for purposes of determining whether and to what extent the Excise Tax will apply to such Payment.
(b) All determinations required to be made under this Section 18, including whether an Excise Tax would otherwise be imposed, whether the Payments shall be reduced, the amount of the Reduced Amount, and the assumptions to be used in arriving at such determinations, shall be made by an independent, nationally recognized accounting firm or compensation consulting firm mutually acceptable to the Company and Employee (the “Determination Firm”) which shall provide detailed supporting calculations both to the Company and Employee. All fees and expenses of the Determination Firm shall be borne solely by the Company. Any determination by the Determination Firm shall be binding upon the Company and Employee. As a result of the uncertainty in the application of Section 4999 of the Code at the time of the initial determination by the Determination Firm hereunder, it is possible that Payments hereunder will have been unnecessarily limited by this Section 18 (“Underpayment”), consistent with the calculations required to be made hereunder. The Determination Firm shall determine the amount of the Underpayment that has occurred and any such Underpayment shall be promptly paid by the Company to or for the benefit of Employee, but no later than March 15 of the year after the year in which the Underpayment is determined to exist, which is when the legally binding right to such Underpayment arises.
Retention of Benefits Union leave under the following four (4) sections will be unpaid. The Employer will maintain regular pay and xxxx the Union for the costs of the employee’s salary and benefits. If the Union member is part-time or casual, and the leave is greater than their normal work hours, the Employer will pay the employee for the full length of the leave requested by the Union. The Employer will xxxx the Union for these days as noted above. The Union will pay these invoices within twenty-eight (28) days. Union leave is not unpaid leave for the purposes of Article 22.02 [i.e. such leave will not affect the employee’s benefits, seniority or increment anniversary date].
Coordination of Benefits i. Delta Dental coordinates the dental Benefits under this dental plan with your benefits under any other group or pre-paid plan or insurance plan designed to fully integrate with other plans. If this plan is the “primary” plan, Delta Dental will not reduce Benefits. If this plan is the “secondary” plan, Delta Dental may reduce Benefits so that the total benefits paid or provided by all plans do not exceed 100% of total allowable expense.
ii. How does Delta Dental determine which Plan is the “primary” plan?
1) The plan covering the Enrollee as an employee is primary over a plan covering the Enrollee as a dependent.
2) The plan covering the Enrollee as an employee is primary over a plan covering the insured person as a dependent; except that if the insured person is also a Medicare beneficiary, and as a result of the rule established by Title XVIII of the Social Security Act and implementing regulations, Medicare is:
a) secondary to the plan covering the insured person as a dependent; and
b) primary to the plan covering the insured person as other than a dependent (e.g. a retired employee), then the benefits of the plan covering the insured person as a dependent are determined before those of the plan covering that insured person as other than a dependent.
3) Except as stated in paragraph 4), when this plan and another plan cover the same child as a dependent of different persons, called parents:
a) the benefits of the plan of the parent whose birthday falls earlier in a year are determined before those of the plan of the parent whose birthday falls later in that year; but
b) if both parents have the same birthday, the benefits of the plan covering one parent longer are determined before those of the plan covering the other parent for a shorter period of time.
c) However, if the other plan does not have the birthday rule described above, but instead has a rule based on the gender of the parent, and if, as a result, the plans do not agree on the order of benefits, the rule in the other plan determines the order of benefits.
4) In the case of a dependent child of legally separated or divorced parents, the plan covering the Enrollee as a dependent of the parent with legal custody or as a dependent of the custodial parent’s spouse (i.e. step-parent) will be primary over the plan covering the Enrollee as a dependent of the parent without legal custody. If there is a court decree establishing financial responsibility for the health care expenses with respect to the child, the benefits of a plan covering the child as a dependent of the parent with such financial responsibility will be determined before the benefits of any other policy covering the child as a dependent child.
5) If the specific terms of a court decree state that the parents will share joint custody without stating that one of the parents is responsible for the health care expenses of the child, the plans covering the child will follow the order of benefit determination rules outlined in paragraph 3).
6) The benefits of a plan covering an insured person as an employee who is neither laid-off nor retired are determined before those of a plan covering that insured person as a laid-off or retired employee. The same would hold true if an insured person is a dependent of a person covered as a retiree or an employee. If the other plan does not have this rule, and if, as a result, the plans do not agree on the order of benefits, this rule 6) is ignored.
7) If an insured person whose coverage is provided under a right of continuation pursuant to federal or state law also is covered under another plan, the following will be the order of benefit determination.
a) First, the benefits of a plan covering the insured person as an employee (or as that insured person’s dependent).
b) Second, the benefits under the continuation coverage.
c) If the other plan does not have the rule described above, and if, as a result, the plans do not agree on the order of benefits, this rule 7) is ignored.
8) If none of the above rules determines the order of benefits, the benefits of the plan covering an employee longer are determined before those of the plan covering that insured person for the shorter term.
9) When determination cannot be made in accordance with the above for Pediatric Benefits, the benefits of a plan that is a medical plan covering dental as a benefit will be primary to a dental only plan.
Termination of Benefits Except as provided in Section 2 above or as may be required by law, Executive’s participation in all employee benefit (pension and welfare) and compensation plans of the Company shall cease as of the Termination Date. Nothing contained herein shall limit or otherwise impair Executive’s right to receive pension or similar benefit payments that are vested as of the Termination Date under any applicable tax-qualified pension or other plans, pursuant to the terms of the applicable plan.
Summary of Benefits This Summary of Benefits shows the amount you will pay for covered services under this Blue Shield of California plan. It is only a summary and it is part of the contract for health care coverage, called the Evi- dence of Coverage (EOC). Please read both documents carefully for details. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS – NOT COVERED BY MEDICARE INDEPENDENCE AND SAFE MOBILITY WITH AAA - Your benefit is provided by American Automobile Associ- ation of Northern California, Nevada & Utah (AAA). The benefit is a Classic AAA membership and includes access to Independent and Safe Mobility tools and services. • Roadwise Driver • Educational Driving Resources • Roadside Assistance $0 First $250 each Calendar Year $250 Remainder of charges 20% plus 100% of additional charges over the $50,000 lifetime maximum BASIC GYM ACCESS THROUGH SILVERSNEAKERS® FITNESS $0 HEARING AID SERVICES – Your hearing aid services benefits are provided by EPIC Hearing Healthcare (EPIC). This benefit is designed for you to use EPIC network providers. EPIC Participating Providers are listed at xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/XxxxxxxXxxx. If you choose to use out-of-network providers, those services will not be covered. This benefit is separate from diagnostic hearing examinations and related charges as covered by Medi- care. Hearing aid benefits every year include: • One routine hearing exam • Hearing aid instrument o Choice of private-labeled Silver (mid-level) or Gold (premium level) tech- nology hearing aid models o Up to two hearing aids in the following styles: ▪ in-the-ear; ▪ in-the-canal; ▪ completely-in-canal; ▪ behind-the-ear; or ▪ receiver-in-the-ear. o All technology levels include: ▪ one consultation; ▪ two-year supply of batteries per hearing aid; and ▪ three-year extended warranty. o Silver technology level hearing aids include: ▪ one behind-the-ear hearing aid (non-ear mold model) delivered directly to your home; and $0 Silver Technology Level: $449 per hearing aid Gold Technology Level: $699 per hearing aid ▪ up to three virtual follow-up visits by a participating provider for hearing aid fitting, consultation, device check, and adjustment for no additional cost. o Gold technology level hearing aids include: ▪ one hearing aid delivered in-person by a participating provider; ▪ up to three in-person follow-up visits for hearing aid fitting, con- sultation, device check, and adjustment for no additional cost; and ▪ standard ear molds & impressions. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS – NOT COVERED BY MEDICARE VISION SERVICES– Your vision benefits are provided by Vision Service Plan (VSP). This benefit offers one of the largest national network of independent doctors located in retail, neighborhood, medical and professional settings. You can lower any out-of-pocket costs by choosing network providers for covered services. VSP Participating Providers may be located through an online directory at xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. Click on Find a Doctor. Comprehensive eye exam once every 12 months $20 All costs above $50 Eyeglass frame once every 24 months All costs above $100 All costs above $40 Eyeglass lenses once every 12 months $25 Single vision: • Single vision• Bifocal• Trifocal• Aphakic or lenticular monofocal or multifocal All costs above $43 Bifocal:All costs above $60 Trifocal: All costs above $75 Aphakic or lenticular monofo- cal or multifocal: All costs above $104 Contact lenses (instead of eyeglass lenses) once every 12 months • Non-elective (medically necessary) – Hard or Soft – one pair • Elective (cosmetic/convenience) – Hard – one pair • Elective (cosmetic/convenience) – Soft – Up to a three- to six-month supply for each eye based on lenses selected Non-elective (hard or soft): $25 copay and all costs above $500 Elective (hard or soft): $25 copay and all costs above $120 Non-elective (hard or soft): All costs above $200 Elective (hard or soft): All costs above $100 ADDITIONAL BENEFITS – NOT COVERED BY MEDICARE PHYSICIAN CONSULTATION BY PHONE OR VIDEO THROUGH TELADOC $0 per consult OVER-THE-COUNTER ITEMS THROUGH CVS – Eligible over-the-counter (OTC) items are available through the OTC Items Catalog, at xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxxXXX. Limitations may apply. Refer to the OTC Items Catalog for more information. Up to two orders per quarter All costs above the $100 Allow- ance per quarter No person has the right to receive the benefits of this plan for Services furnished following termination of coverage except as specifically provided under the extension of benefits, Part I.B. of this Agreement. Benefits of this plan are available only for Services furnished during the term it is in effect and while the individual claiming benefits is actually covered by this Agreement. Benefits may be modified during the term of this plan as specifically provided under the terms of this Agreement or upon renewal. If benefits are modified, the revised benefits (including any reduction in benefits or the elimination of benefits) apply to Services furnished on or after the effective date of the modification. There is no vested right to receive the benefits of this Agree- ment. I: CONDITIONS OF COVERAGE AND PAYMENT OF DUES
Schedule of Benefits The Schedule of Benefits lists your expected Out-of-Pocket costs for Benefits and Prescription Drugs covered under the Plan.
Loss of Benefits Employees who are separated from the service by a discharge under other than honorable conditions, bad conduct, or dishonorable discharge shall not be entitled to any of the benefits of Section 3 through Section 9 of the Article (relating to military leaves without pay) except such vested rights as they may have acquired thereto by virtue of payments made into their retirement accounts.
