Waiver of Coverage. Any bargaining unit member covered under family coverage of the school district’s health insurance who is eligible for family coverage or any bargaining unit member who subsequently becomes eligible for family coverage because of a change in marital status, who declares in writing to the District Treasurer before September 15 that he/she does not elect to be covered under one of the District’s insurance options under Section A and E for the entire school year may opt out of the District Plan, if he/she is covered by another plan outside the District. Said election shall be effective at the 1st day of the month following election and shall continue until a new election is made pursuant to the provisions of this section. Additionally, employees hired after September 1 and employees who first become eligible for benefits after September 1 may declare in writing to the District Treasurer that he/she does not elect to be covered under Section A and E or the remainder of the period from the date of hire through the subsequent August 31 may opt out of the District Plan, if he/she is covered by another plan outside the District. If an employee opts out of the medical plan coverage of the District, that employee may only be permitted to change his/her election and to reenroll under the health plan prior to the following August 31 if (1) there has been a change in status that would permit the employee to change his/her election under the applicable rules and regulations of the IRS under Section 125 of the Federal tax law, and (2) such change would be a qualifying event defined by the health plan of the school district. If the employee’s election of no coverage remains in effect until the following August 31, said bargaining unit member shall be paid $1,000 for the 12-month period from the effective date of his/her election [or number of months employed or eligible for benefits to August 31 if a new employee or first time eligible employee or to the end of the month for which coverage has not been received if the election is changed as permitted in this paragraph] (prorated for persons who have prorated insurance to the same percentage as paid by the Board for prorated insurance). The payment provided in this section shall be paid in a lump sum no later than June 30 in that school year that coverage was waived. Any bargaining unit member under single coverage of the school district’s health insurance plan who declares in writing to the District Treasurer before Septe...
Waiver of Coverage. An Educational Support Professional may waive health and dental insurance coverage when enrolling online.
Waiver of Coverage a. Notwithstanding the above, employees may voluntarily elect to waive, in writing, all medical insurance coverage outlined in this Agreement and, in lieu thereof, shall receive an annual payment of three thousand ($3,000.00) dollars. Payment to those employees waiving coverage shall be made in equal payments in October and March. Proof of change in insurance status may be required by the Department Head. Any payments under this Section shall not be regarded as compensation for wage, overtime, or pension calculation purposes. This provision shall not pertain to employees whose spouse/children are covered by medical insurance provided by the Department or the City of Groton.
b. Where a change in an employee’s status prompts the employee to resume City provided insurance coverage, the written waiver may, upon written notice to the City be revoked. Upon receipt of revocation of the waiver, insurance coverage shall be reinstated as soon as possible; subject, however, to any regulations or restrictions, including waiting periods, which may then be prescribed by the appropriate insurance carriers. Depending upon the effective date of such reinstated coverage, appropriate financial adjustments shall be made between the employee and the City to ensure that the employee has been compensated, but not overcompensated, for any waiver elected in this Section.
c. Notice of intention to waive insurance coverage must be sent to the Human Resources Department not later than October 1st, to be effective on January 1st of each contract year. The election to waive coverage shall only be approved after the employee has provided the Human Resources Department with proof of alternative insurance coverage.
d. Waiver of coverage procedures outlined herein must be acceptable to the applicable insurance carrier.
Waiver of Coverage. During the term of this agreement, all teachers employed by the District for a period of two consecutive years and who are enrolled in a District Health Plan under either individual or family coverage as of said date, may elect to withdraw from such Plan and waive either coverage as of said date. A teacher waiving coverage shall be entitled to receive a total of fifty (50% percent of the premium monies actually saved by the District (i.e. fifty (50%) percent of the District’s portion of the premium), for each full year the teacher elects to withdraw from coverage. Such sum shall be paid out in equal installments each payroll period. An election to withdraw from the Plan and waive coverage shall be submitted to the Business Office in writing, on or before March 1, of any year, on forms and in the manner prescribed by the District. Such withdrawal and waiver of coverage shall take effect on July 1 of the ensuing school year. The District’s portion of such premium to be shared by the employee shall be determined as of the first effective date of the withdrawal and waiver (i.e. July 1 next following written election of withdrawal and waiver of coverage) and subsequent right to re-entry, shall be subject to requirements of the insurer and the insuring contract and/or any law or rules and regulations of any governmental agency having the force of law. It is further understood that such withdrawal/waiver shall not occur or continue if it prevents compliance with insurers’ requirements as to the percentage and/or number of unit participants for District continuation or renewal of participation in the affected Plan. The teacher shall have the right to elect to re-enter the plan subject to previous conditions, but shall be entitled only to a pro-rata share fifty (50%) percent of any actual savings for the District if the re-entry occurs during the calendar year. Under this section, teachers may elect to waive coverage and withdraw from family to individual coverage, or no coverage, or from individual to no coverage, provided that membership in each plan must be for a minimum of two consecutive years. Any claim by a teacher under this provision shall be limited to reimbursement issues only; in no event shall the district be liable for any medical bill or a claim for any monies outside of the portion of premium saved by the District.
Waiver of Coverage. 15.4.1 Any eligible employee who certifies that: (i) the employee is enrolled in other employer-provided medical coverage through the employee's own employer or through a parent, spouse or domestic partner; or (ii) that the employee is enrolled in government-provided medical coverage (such as MediCal, MediCare, CHAMPUS or Tricare) may elect to waive the employee's right to medical coverage paid by the District. Government-provided coverage does not include health insurance purchased on the health insurance marketplace pursuant to the Affordable Care Act.
15.4.2 Any eligible employee who certifies that: (i) the employee's spouse/registered domestic partner is enrolled in employer-provided medical coverage through his or her employment; or (ii) that the spouse or registered domestic partner is enrolled in government-provided medical coverage may elect to waive the spouse or registered domestic partner's right to medical coverage paid by the District. Government- provided coverage does not include health insurance purchased on the health insurance marketplace pursuant to the Affordable Care Act.
15.4.3 The election to waive medical coverage for the employee, spouse or registered domestic partner shall be made once a year during the open enrollment period, and cannot be changed until the next open enrollment period unless otherwise permitted as a life event or special enrollment under the Plan and applicable law and regulations.
15.4.4 Effective January 1, 2016, an employee who elects to waive his/her own medical coverage and/or his/her spouse or registered domestic partner's medical coverage shall be paid $2,000 for the plan year (January 1st through December 31stt), in which the employee or employee plus spouse/registered domestic partner elects to waive coverage. If the employee elects to receive the payment, the amount is taxable. The aforementioned option will be processed with the last paycheck of the school year and the last check of December of each year – with the employee receiving a $1,000 per payment if receiving the waiver for the full plan year.
15.4.5 To waive coverage, the employee must, on an annual basis, complete and sign under penalty of perjury a voluntary waiver form identifying the other employer or government-provided coverage, the employer or government entity providing the coverage, and the name, address and telephone number of a contact person for such employer or government entity for purposes of verifying such coverage. In addition...
Waiver of Coverage. The City shall pay any and all bargaining unit members two 37 thousand dollars $2,000.00 for non-enrollment for a single plan and two thousand five hundred 38 dollars $2,500.00 for non-enrollment in a family plan of the City’s medical insurance. The waiver 1 payment is paid retroactive and is prorated the full months the employee waived coverage for 2 which the employee was eligible for coverage.
Waiver of Coverage. A. Any bargaining unit member covered under family coverage of the school district’s health insurance who declares in writing to the District Treasurer before September 15th of any contract year, that he/she does not elect to be covered under one of the District’s insurance options under Section 4.02 for the entire school year may opt out of the District Plan, if he/she is covered by another plan outside the District. Said election shall be effective at the 1st day of the month following election and shall continue until a new election is made pursuant to the provisions of this section. Additionally, employees hired after September 1st and employees who first become eligible for benefits after September 1st may declare in writing to the District Treasurer that he/she does not elect to be covered under Section
Waiver of Coverage. 1) Eligible employees covered by this Agreement may choose, in writing, to waive insurance coverage. Participation in is voluntary and is intended for those eligible employees who are covered by health insurance through another source. Employees who hold elective office and are receiving health insurance benefits as a result of their elected office and employees who are receiving health insurance benefits as a result of their retirement or the retirement of their spouse or domestic/civil union partner from another public entity in New Jersey are not eligible for waiver payments. Waiver as described in this section shall be subject to the rules of the New Jersey State Health Benefit Plan where applicable.
2) If two employees are married or qualify as domestic partners/civil union partners and one of them receives health insurance coverage from Camden County or any other New Jersey State Health Benefits Program, the other may not participate. Additionally, in the event that Camden County is no longer in the New Jersey State Health Benefits Plan, then the limitations set forth herein shall apply to married, or domestic partners/civil union partners from the following related agencies: Camden Xxxxxx Xxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Superintendent of Schools Camden County Library System Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority Camden County Improvement Authority Camden County Pollution Control Authority Camden County Board of Elections Camden County Superintendent of Elections Camden County Health Services Center Camden County College
3) If two employees are married or qualify as domestic partners/civil union partners, they may be covered individually as an employee or as a dependent under his or her spouse's/partner's New Jersey State Health Benefits Plan or County plan, as set forth in Section 2, but not both. Dependent children must be covered under one plan only.
4) If an employee chooses to participate and drops coverage, the employee shall receive a monetary incentive as outlined below. Waiver payments shall not be available to employees that have an opportunity for alternate coverage through another New Jersey State Health Benefits Plan member.
5) An employee shall receive an incentive which shall not exceed twenty-five (25%) per cent of the amount saved by Camden County because of the waiver or $5,000 annually, whichever is less, in accordance with State law.
6) Eligible employees who waive ...
Waiver of Coverage. The District shall contribute to the flexible spending account of the District 125 Plan of each individual who qualifies for health insurance and waives
Waiver of Coverage. The following benefit shall be provided under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code. A member who is eligible in the Board provided insurance plan who elects to decline family and single medical insurance program, via a written waiver, shall be entitled to receive one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per fiscal year. This payment will be made in an annual payment on August 31 the year following said statement of waiver. Employees electing to waive this insurance coverage from the Board agree to remain out of the Board’s insurance plan for the life of this contract from the open enrollment date for electing insurance coverage. If the member waives coverage from the Board and subsequently loses their insurance coverage, they can apply to re-enroll in the Board’s plan in less than the contract period. Such employees shall receive a pro-rated share, one hundred dollars ($100.00) per month, not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per year of the one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) payment on the August 31 date stated herein. This waiver of coverage option is not available when both spouses are employed by the Board. The waiver for part-time employees choosing to participate shall be pro- rated to their contracted time with the Board of Education. Members who voluntarily or involuntarily terminate their employment with the Board or upon death or disability shall receive a pro rata share of the one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). This plan remains in effect for one (1) year from the commencement of the first date for open enrollment. It shall only continue if the equivalent of two (2) full-time family coverages or more participate in the waiver program. Should the equivalent of two (2) full- time family coverages not participate, then this Section (Item C) shall be null and void from the contract. Any individual that was not enrolled in the Board provided medical insurance plan in the 1992-93 school year shall not be counted as waiving said coverage for the purposes of this paragraph (i.e. “2”). Should the waiver program not be continued pursuant to this Section (Item C.) all participants shall be allowed to resume full participation pursuant to this Article in the Board provided insurance plan.
