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].
Assignment of Benefits Neither the Participant nor any other beneficiary under the Plan shall have any right to assign the right to receive any benefits hereunder, and in the event of any attempted assignment or transfer, the Company shall have no further liability hereunder.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Suspension of benefits 1. The complaining Party may, at any time thereafter, communicate in writing to the Party complained against its intention to suspend the application of benefits in 30 days upon reception of such communication,if: (a) the disputing Parties are unable to agree on a compensation within 30 days after the period for establishing such compensation has begun, or the Party complained against has failed to observe the terms of the agreed compensation within 30 days following such agreement; (b) the Panel under the Article 187 (Examination of the Implementation) finds that the Party complained against fails to bring the measure found to be inconsistent with this Agreement into compliance with the recommendations of the Panel within the period of time established; or (c) the Party complained against expresses in writing that it will not implement the recommendations. 2. The complaining Party may initiate the suspension of benefits within 30 days following the latest date between the date of the communication pursuant to paragraph 1 of this Article and the date when the Panel issued its report pursuant to Article 190 (Examination of Benefit Suspension Level).
3. The level of benefits to be suspended shall have an equivalent effect to the benefits not being received.
4. In considering what benefits to suspend pursuant to paragraph 1: (a) the complaining Party should first seek to suspend benefits in the same sector or sectors affected by the measure; and (b) if the complaining Party considers that it is not practicable or effective to suspend benefits in the same sector or sectors, it may suspend benefits in other sectors. The communication in which it announces such a decision shall indicate the reasons on which it is based.
Cessation of Benefits An employee shall cease to be eligible for benefits of this Plan at the earliest of the following dates:
(a) at the end of the month in which the employee reaches his/her sixty-fifth (65th) birthday;
(b) on the date of commencement of paid absence prior to retirement;
(c) on the date of termination of employment with the Employer. Benefits will not be paid when an employee is serving a prison sentence. Cessation of active employment as a regular employee shall be considered termination of employment except when an employee is on authorized leave of absence with or without pay.
Commencement of Benefits The benefits commence six (6) months from the date that disability began, which shall include the period of payment under the terms of the Short Term Income Protection Plan. Proof of disability must be submitted within six (6) months following the Qualifying Period.
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
