Common use of FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM Clause in Contracts

FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM. OP45-1 All employees covered by this agreement are eligible to participate in CMU Choices, the University’s Flexible Benefit Program, or under another plan providing comparable benefits if mutually agreed to between the University and the Union’s representatives. OP45-2 In CMU Choices, each employee will have the opportunity upon hire to select from the current options. An annual open enrollment period will be held to afford employees the opportunity to change their selections. Employees may make changes during the year if they have a benefits status change (e.g., birth, death, marriage, adoption, etc.). These status changes must be made in the Benefits and Wellness Office within thirty (30) calendar days of the event. Status changes must be made on a prospective basis except for those relating to birth, adoption or placement for adoption. OP45-3 Employees are eligible for medical/prescription drug, dental, flexible spending account, health savings account, life insurance/accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, short- term disability and dependent life insurance/accidental death & dismemberment immediately on date of hire. All benefits terminate on the last day of employment OP45-4 Employees will not be allowed to carry duplicate health coverage (medical/prescription drug, dental and vision) for themselves, their spouse or their dependents through the University. OP45-5 An employee whose spouse is also employed by the University will not be permitted to combine their respective University contribution for the purchase of higher cost benefits. OP45-6 If the employee’s spouse does not work at the University and the spouse’s employer offers medical/prescription drug and dental insurance coverage, the spouse must sign up for insurance coverage (at least single subscriber) with their employer before they can be covered on University policies. OP45-7 Employees whose regular appointment is for less than twelve (12) months will be considered part-time employees, even if they work forty (40) hours per week. As part-time employees, they will be eligible for a reduced contribution for health insurance and will not receive any University contribution for dental insurance. They will receive the University contribution for all twelve (12) months as long as they remain employed by the University. OP45-9 Refer to Appendix “C” for examples of benefits available under the current CMU Choices program. Additional details are available on the University’s Benefits and Wellness web site: OP45-10 Two Office Professionals (including one member of the bargaining team) shall serve on the health care committee as long as it exists.

FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM. OP45-1 All employees covered by this agreement are eligible to participate in CMU Choices, the University’s Flexible Benefit Program, or under another plan providing comparable benefits if mutually agreed to between the University and the Union’s representatives. OP45-2 In CMU Choices, each employee will have the opportunity upon hire to select from the current options. An annual open enrollment period will be held to afford employees the opportunity to change their selections. Employees may make changes during the year if they have a benefits status change (e.g., birth, death, marriage, adoption, etc.). These status changes must be made in the Benefits and Wellness Office within thirty (30) calendar days of the event. Status changes must be made on a prospective basis except for those relating to birth, adoption or placement for adoption. OP45-3 Employees are eligible for medical/prescription drug, dental, flexible spending account, health savings account, life insurance/accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, short- term disability and dependent life insurance/accidental death & dismemberment immediately on date of hire. All benefits terminate on the last day of employment OP45-4 Employees will not be allowed to carry duplicate health coverage (medical/prescription drug, dental and vision) for themselves, their spouse or their dependents through the University. OP45-5 An employee whose spouse is also employed by the University will not be permitted to combine their respective University contribution for the purchase of higher cost benefits. OP45-6 If the employee’s spouse does not work at the University and the spouse’s employer offers medical/prescription drug and dental insurance coverage, the spouse must sign up for insurance coverage (at least single subscriber) with their employer before they can be covered on University policies. OP45-7 Employees whose regular appointment is for less than twelve (12) months will be considered part-time employees, even if they work forty (40) hours per week. As part-time employees, they will be eligible for a reduced contribution for health insurance and will not receive any University contribution for dental insurance. They will receive the University contribution for all twelve (12) months as long as they remain employed by the University. OP45-9 Refer to Appendix “C” for examples of benefits available under the current CMU Choices program. Additional details are available on the University’s Benefits and Wellness web site: OP45-10 Two Office Professionals (including one member of the bargaining team) shall serve on the health care committee as long as it exists.

FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM. OP45-1 All employees covered by this agreement are eligible to participate in CMU Choices, the University’s Flexible Benefit Program, or under another plan providing comparable benefits if mutually agreed to between the University and the Union’s representatives. OP45-2 In CMU Choices, each employee will have the opportunity upon hire to select from the current options. An annual open enrollment period will be held to afford employees the opportunity to change their selections. Employees may make changes during the year if they have a benefits status change (e.g., birth, death, marriage, adoption, etc.). These status changes must be made in the Benefits and Wellness Office within thirty (30) calendar days of the event. Status changes must be made on a prospective basis except for those relating to birth, adoption or placement for adoption. OP45-3 Employees are eligible for medical/prescription drug, dental, flexible spending account, health savings account, life insurance/accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, short- term disability and dependent life insurance/accidental death & dismemberment immediately on date of hire. All benefits terminate on the last day of employment OP45-4 Employees will not be allowed to carry duplicate health coverage (medical/prescription drug, dental and vision) for themselves, their spouse or their dependents through the University. OP45-5 An employee whose spouse is also employed by the University will not be permitted to combine their respective University contribution for the purchase of higher cost benefits. OP45-6 If the employee’s spouse does not work at the University and the spouse’s employer offers medical/prescription drug and dental insurance coverage, the spouse must sign up for insurance coverage (at least single subscriber) with their employer before they can be covered on University policies. OP45-7 Employees whose regular appointment is for less than twelve (12) months will be considered part100% FTE shall have their benefit contributions prorated in accordance with OP3-time employees, even if they work forty (40) hours per week. As part-time employees, they will be eligible for a reduced contribution for health insurance and will not receive any University contribution for dental insurance3. They will receive the University contribution for all twelve (12) months as long as they remain employed by the University. OP45-9 Refer to Appendix “C” for examples of benefits available under the current 8 For additional information on CMU Choices and the rules governing the program. Additional details are available on the University’s Benefits and Wellness web site: , please OP45-10 Two Office Professionals (including one member of the bargaining team) shall serve on the health care committee as long as it exists.

FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM. ‌ OP45-1 All employees covered by this agreement are eligible to participate in CMU Choices, the University’s Flexible Benefit Program, or under another plan providing comparable benefits if mutually agreed to between the University and the Union’s representatives. OP45-2 In CMU Choices, each employee will have the opportunity upon hire to select from the current options. An annual open enrollment period will be held to afford employees the opportunity to change their selections. Employees may make changes during the year if they have a benefits status change (e.g., birth, death, marriage, adoption, etc.). These status changes must be made in the Benefits and Wellness Office within thirty (30) calendar days of the event. Status changes must be made on a prospective basis except for those relating to birth, adoption or placement for adoption. OP45-3 Employees are eligible for medical/prescription drug, dental, flexible spending account, health savings account, life insurance/accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, short- term disability and dependent life insurance/accidental death & dismemberment immediately on date of hire. All benefits terminate on the last day of employment OP45-4 Employees will not be allowed to carry duplicate health coverage (medical/prescription drug, dental and vision) for themselves, their spouse or their dependents through the University. OP45-5 An employee whose spouse is also employed by the University will not be permitted to combine their respective University contribution for the purchase of higher cost benefits. OP45-6 If the employee’s spouse does not work at the University and the spouse’s employer offers medical/prescription drug and dental insurance coverage, the spouse must sign up for insurance coverage (at least single subscriber) with their employer before they can be covered on University policies. OP45-7 Employees whose regular appointment is for less than twelve (12) months will be considered part100% FTE shall have their benefit contributions prorated in accordance with OP3-time employees, even if they work forty (40) hours per week. As part-time employees, they will be eligible for a reduced contribution for health insurance and will not receive any University contribution for dental insurance3. They will receive the University contribution for all twelve (12) months as long as they remain employed by the University. OP45-9 Refer to Appendix “C” for examples of benefits available under the current CMU Choices program. Additional details are available on the University’s Benefits and Wellness web site: OP45-10 Two Office Professionals (including one member of the bargaining team) shall serve on the health care committee as long as it exists. RETIREMENT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES‌ OP46-1 Employees are eligible to participate in a variety of pre- and post-tax retirement investment options. Under this program, a portion of the employee’s current base salary is deferred and invested in various funds. The program is offered through a single recordkeeper and is available to employees regardless of retirement program in which they participate. Employees may enroll at the beginning of any pay period. Additional information may be obtained through the Benefits and Wellness Office. TUITION BENEFIT PLAN‌ Purpose‌ OP47-1 This tuition benefit plan is intended to provide employees in the bargaining unit with the opportunity of furthering their career development as well as pursuing their vocational interests, and to enrich the retirement experience for retirees by making University courses available to them at reduced cost.