Flexible Benefits Plan A flexible benefits plan, which is in accordance with Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code, was implemented for eligible employees covered by this Agreement on October 1, 1990.
Flexible Benefits Insurance Program
Car Allowance The Executive will be paid a $1,000 per month car allowance during the term of this Agreement.
Flexible Benefit Plan The Board shall provide the following flexible benefit plan to employees who are paid more than twenty (20) hours per week. All employee benefits plans provided by the Board under this Article shall have plan years based on the calendar year. No Coverage - Employees who produce proof of other medical insurance coverage may elect no coverage. Those electing no coverage as of June 30, 2001, will receive a cash "buy-out" equal to 40% of the annual premium for the “Point-of-Service Plan Individual Coverage” up to $1,220.44 per year. Any employee receiving a cash “buy-out” who elects coverage on or after July 1, 2001will no longer be eligible to receive the cash “buy-out” at a later date. DENTAL Traditional - See Traditional Dental Chart below. No Coverage - Employees may elect no coverage. Those electing no coverage as of June 30, 2001, will receive a cash "buy-out" equal to 40% of the annual premium for "Traditional Individual Coverage” up to $89.70 per year. Any employee receiving a cash “buy-out” who elects coverage on or after July 1, 2001, will no longer be eligible to receive the cash “buy-out” at a later date. TRADITIONAL DENTAL NO DEDUCTIBLE 100%** Emergency treatment Oral examinations X-Rays Teeth cleaning Fluoride treatments for children to age 19 Space maintainers Preventative Services PER PERSON PER CALENDAR YEAR DEDUCTIBLE* 80%** Laboratory tests Fillings Amalgam Silicate Acrylic Root canal Repair and maintenance of bridgework and dentures Periodontal services Extractions and other oral surgery Anesthesia Basic Services PER PERSON PER CALENDAR YEAR DEDUCTIBLE* 50%** Gold and porcelain fillings and crowns Installation of bridgework and crowns Orthodontia (subject to separate $2,500 lifetime maximum per person) – Effective January 1, 2017 Major Services $1,500 Per Person - Calendar Year Maximum** $2,000 Per Person – Calendar Year Maximum** (Effective January 1, 2017) * $50 per person; $150 - Family maximum - when three (3) Family Members have each met the $50 Deductible - See the Schedule of Insurance. **Paid by Traditional Dental.
Auto Allowance Executive shall be entitled to an auto allowance for one vehicle for Executive’s use up to $1,000 per month.
Education Allowance Provisions in existing Collective Agreements providing for educational allowances shall be continued in effect.
Flexible Spending Account The parties agree that the State shall have the right to use State Employee Health Plan funds to cover the administrative costs of operating the medical and dependent care flexible spending account programs.
Uniform Allowance Where uniforms are required, the Hospital shall either supply and launder uniforms or provide a uniform allowance of per year in a lump sum payment in the first pay period of November of each year.
Meal Allowance A shift worker who works a qualifying shift of eight hours or the rostered shift, whichever is the greater, and who is required to work more than one hour beyond the end of the shift (excluding any break for a meal) shall be paid a meal allowance of $7.95, or, at the option of the employer, be provided with a meal.
Tool Allowance The Company agrees to arrange with a Tool Supplier for the purchase of tools required in the performance of a trade for each Skilled Trades employee. The Company further agrees to pay for a tool allowance annually up to three hundred ($300.00) dollars. Employees will be allowed to carry over to the next year, any unused portion of the annual $300.00. In addition, the Company agrees to pay the cost of license renewals for Skilled Trades when required by law.