Benefits While. On Leave The chart below provides a brief overview of benefits available to employees while on a leave of absence. For full details, consult the governing provisions of this Agreement. Leave Type Medical/ Dental/ Vision Basic Life Voluntary Life Right to return to position Seniority Length of Leave Personal (PLOA) To end of month and then COBRA 180 days only – at employee’s expense Portable coverage at employee’s expense* Yes 90 days 90 days Furlough Until pay continuation Ceases Company paid for 90 days Portable coverage at employee’s expense* Based on your recall rights Less than 10 years adj. to Pay and Vacation Seniority after 90 days. Less than 10 yrs / length of service to max of 6 yrs. More than 10 yrs / lifetime Paid Medical Yes Company paid Active coverage at employee’s expense Yes Yes Yes Military Company Policy Company policy Portable coverage at employee’s expense* Yes Yes Up to five years EIS Active rates for ½ of leave and then COBRA Company paid Active rates at employee’s expense Yes Continues for length of leave Six years or length of service Education To end of month and then COBRA 180 days only – at employee’s expense Portable coverage at employee’s expense* If position is available 90 days Length of program *Employee can exercise right to continue (“port”) coverage directly with the life insurance carrier. Premiums for portable coverage may vary from the active premium cost.
Benefits While. On Leave The chart below provides a brief overview of benefits available to employees while on a leave of absence. For full details, consult the governing provisions of this Agreement. Leave Type Medical/ Dental/ Vision Basic Life Voluntary Life Right to return to position Seniority Length of Leave Personal (PLOA) To end of month and then COBRA Yes 90 days 90 days Furlough Until pay continuation Ceases Based on your recall rights Less than 10 years adj. to Pay and vacation seniority after 90 days. Less than 10 years / length of service. More than 10 years / lifetime Paid Medical Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Military Company policy across the board Yes Yes Up to 5 years EIS Active rates for ½ of leave and then COBRA Yes for Company contribution Yes Continues for length of leave 6 years or length of service Education To end of month and then COBRA If position is available 90 days Length of program *Employee can exercise right to continue (“port”) coverage directly with the life insurance carrier. Premiums for portable coverage may vary from the active premium cost.
