Common use of Unit Member Benefits While on Leave Clause in Contracts

Unit Member Benefits While on Leave. Leave under this article is unpaid. In addition, while on leave, unit members will continue to be covered by the District’s medical, dental and vision plans. However, unit members will not continue to be covered under life insurance and/or any other non-health benefit plans. Unit members may make the appropriate contributions for continued coverage under the preceding benefit plans by direct payments made to these plans. Unit member contribution rates are subject to any change in rates that occurs while the unit member is on leave. If a unit member fails to return to work after his/her leave entitlement has been exhausted or expires, the District shall have the right to recover its share of plan premiums for the entire leave period, unless the unit member does not return because of the continuation, recurrence, or onset of a serious health or other condition which would otherwise entitle the unit member to family leave. The District shall have the right to recover premiums through deduction from any sums due the unit member (e.g., unpaid wages, vacation pay, etc.).

Unit Member Benefits While on Leave. Leave under this article is unpaid. In addition, while on leave, unit members will continue to be covered by the District’s medical, dental and vision plans. However, unit members will not continue to be covered under life insurance and/or any other non-health benefit plans. Unit members may make the appropriate contributions for continued coverage under the preceding benefit plans by direct payments made to these plans. Unit member contribution rates are subject to any change in rates that occurs while the unit member is on leave. If a unit member fails to return to work after his/her leave entitlement has been exhausted or expires, the District shall have the right to recover its share of plan premiums for the entire leave period, unless the unit member does not return because of the continuation, recurrence, or onset of a serious health or other condition which would otherwise entitle the unit member to family leave. The District shall have the right to recover premiums through deduction from any sums due the unit member District (e.g., unpaid wages, vacation pay, etc.).