Common use of Twelve Month Coverage Clause in Contracts

Twelve Month Coverage. The Board shall make payment of the insurance premiums for all persons who complete their contractual obligation for the full twelve-month period commencing September 1 and ending August 31, even though the bargaining unit member may not be returning the next school year. Insurance coverage shall be granted in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act. Vision and dental coverage will be offered to terminated Employees through COBRA. The open enrollment period shall be jointly established by the Board, the Association and the insurance company representative, including opportunities for summer pre-enrollment and fall open enrollment. When necessary, premiums on behalf of the bargaining unit members shall be made retroactively or prospectively to assure uninterrupted participation and coverage. In instance where cost of coverage exceeds amount of subsidy, the Board shall make provision for the excess to be payroll deductible. The Board will be responsible for providing insurance information including application, claim materials, and enrollment meetings for the above-mentioned programs. An open enrollment period will be established following settlement of this contract to allow employees to enroll in the bargained plans. Benefits for employees shall become effective on the first (1st) day of work.