Coverage During. First Twenty-Four (24) Months of Employment Employees first appointed into State service who meet the above eligibility criteria, will not be eligible for enrollment in the State-sponsored indemnity or preferred provider option plan until they have completed twenty-four (24) months of employment without a permanent break in service during the twenty-four (24) month qualifying period. However, if no alternative plan or prepaid plan is available within a fifty (50)-mile radius of the employee’s residence, the employee will be allowed to enroll in the indemnity or preferred provider option plan.
Coverage During the Fall semester will commence the first day of classes and continue through the census date of the Spring Semester. Coverage for the Spring Semester will commence the first day of classes and continue through the last day of commencement. Appropriate cancelation notification will follow from the carrier.
Coverage During. First 24 Months of Employment Employees appointed into State service on or after January 1, 1993, and who meet the above eligibility criteria, will not be eligible for enrollment in the State sponsored fee-for-service plan until they have completed 24 consecutive months of employment without a permanent break in service. However, if no alternative plan or prepaid plan is available within a 50- mile radius of the employee’s residence, the employee will be allowed to enroll in the fee-for-service plan.
Coverage During layoff will be provided as follows: In the event of layoff, full coverage excluding Weekly Indemnity will be continued for a period of 2 months from date of layoff. An employee may also have the option of continuing Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Extended Health and B.C. Medical Plan coverage for an additional 4 months by paying the full cost of these specific benefits, and making the necessary arrangements with the Payroll Department.
Coverage During layoff will be provided as follows:
