Health Care Reform. Should state or federal legislation mandate change in cost, premiums, care coverage or penalties, the parties agree to reopen negotiations.
Health Care Reform. During the term of this Agreement, the parties reserve the right to require bargaining over the impact of health care reform regulation on the University’s various health benefit plans.
Health Care Reform. On an annual basis, the Union will provide certification of compliance with applicable minimum essential coverage and affordability provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or related federal or state laws. Should state or federal laws or regulations mandate changes in cost, premiums, or care coverage, the parties agree to reopen negotiations under Article 6. Under no circumstances shall the eligible employee contribution either directly or indirectly result in tax or penalty liability for the Municipality associated with the “Cadillac Tax” or similar laws or regulations.
Health Care Reform. The parties agree the Union may ask for interim bargaining over the impact of these changes. However, all other provisions in the contract, except Article 17, will remain in full force and effect.
Health Care Reform. The parties agree that if new laws, rules and/or regulations are enacted by either the United States or the State of California mandating higher health care costs to the Employer than those which are required pursuant to this labor agreement, the Employer can, at its option, reopen this labor contract and negotiate with the Union regarding such economic matters.
Health Care Reform. Change “…cost sharing reductions, delay in the implementation of the exchanges…” to “..cost sharing reductions, changes to the exchanges…” PENSION: Hourly contribution rate: For the duration of the agreement, the hourly contribution rates are as follows: Full-Time: $1.00 Part-Time: $0.50 For eligible associates hired or promoted to full-time after ratification, the future service accrual will be $51 (subject to the Fund’s accrual phase-in rules) per month per year of service.
Health Care Reform. If the Employer makes eligibility and/or plan design changes to the Health Plan options that it offers in its Standard Benefits Plans for the Plan Year beginning January 1, 2014 in order to comply with The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (commonly referred to as “Health Care Reform”), and as a result the aggregate increase in cost to the Unit covered by this Agreement is expected to be fifteen percent (15%) or more for Plan Year 2014, then the Employer will so notify the Union by no later than June 30, 2013. Thereafter, either the Employer or the Union may request that the current Agreement be re- opened for the purpose of discussing more cost effective health care plan options. If either party wishes to re-open this Agreement for this purpose, they must notify the other party, in writing, between July 1, 2013 and July 31, 2013.
Health Care Reform. CONTRACTOR will collaborate with BHRS to participate, upon request, in the planning, coordination and implementation of the following Health Care Reform elements, including, not limited to:
Health Care Reform. A. Any and all penalties and liabilities assessed against or incurred by any Convergence Indemnified Party as a result of a violation of the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, as well as any guidance and regulation issued thereunder (such laws, guidance and regulations are collectively referred to as "Health Care Reform") with respect to the utilized individuals are the sole responsibility of Client, except as is set forth in Section X. B. Notwithstanding and in addition to any other indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, without regard to the fault or negligence of any party, Client hereby unconditionally indemnifies, holds harmless, protects and defends all Convergence Indemnified Parties and unconditionally releases, acquits, remises, waives and forever discharges (and to the extent allowed by law covenants not to xxx) all Convergence Indemnified Parties from and against any and all penalties and liabilities assessed against any Convergence Indemnified Party, incurred by any Convergence Indemnified Party, or due as a result of an actual or alleged Health Care Reform violation, including, but not limited to, any penalty and/or liability resulting from a violation of the nondiscrimination requirements and/or the employer mandate requirements regarding the provision of affordable minimum essential coverage related to Client’s utilized individuals and non-utilized individuals and their dependents. Furthermore, in the event that penalties are assessed or liabilities are incurred by any Convergence Indemnified Party in any situation where:
Health Care Reform. It is recognized that MFH is permitted to make changes to its health and welfare benefits programs in order to comply with legal requirements or to exercise the options under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-152), and as subsequently amended from time to time thereafter (“Affordable Care Act”) passed on March 23, 2010. MFH will provide the Union with advanced written notice of such changes.
