Common use of Hearing Aid Benefit Clause in Contracts

Hearing Aid Benefit. Verizon Supply Chain Services and the Communications Workers of America agree to continue the Hearing Aid Benefit as set forth in this Memorandum of Agreement. Employees are automatically eligible for the Hearing Aid Benefit after enrollment in any Verizon medical option. If an employee should waive Verizon medical coverage the employee will not be eligible for the Hearing Aid Benefit. This benefit provides reimbursement of expenses for the actual cost of single or bilateral hearing aid devices, molds, and adjustments, when prescribed by a licensed primary care physician, specialist or audiologist. Repair and replacement costs are covered unless due to loss or misuse. The cost of one HMO office visit co-payment, or one hearing examination by a licensed physician or audiologist is included and reimbursable if such cost is actually incurred in connection with the diagnosis and prescription of a hearing aid device. The benefit is not subject to any deductible, co-payment, reasonable and customary limitations, or network/participating provider requirements. There are no limitations or exclusions based on how the hearing impairment was caused or occurred. The maximum reimbursement under this benefit is $1000 per covered individual every 24 months. The benefit will not coordinate with any hearing aid benefit of any other health plan. Reimbursement under the benefit is contingent upon the claimant’s timely submission of a completed claim form, along with copies of the relevant receipts and prescription. A timely submission is one that is made during the two-year benefit period, or within 90 days of the earlier of: the last day of the two-year period or the last day of active Verizon employment. Verizon, in its sole discretion will determine the claims administrator, and the benefit funding method to be used. This Memorandum of Agreement shall be effective on June 15, 2014, and shall expire on June 10, 2017. The parties specifically agree that the terms and conditions set forth in this Memorandum of Agreement shall also terminate on June 10, 2017 and shall not survive the expiration of this Memorandum of Agreement unless agreed to by the parties in writing. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT between VERIZON SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES and COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA HOURLY JOB SELECTION PROCESS Verizon Supply Chain Services and the Communications Workers of America agree to administer the staffing process in a fair and equitable manner according to Article #13 of the Bargaining Agreement. All vacancies will be made visible to employees by posting on the Verizon National Staffing Web Site. Prior to posting a vacancy qualifications and requirements for jobs shall be established by management based on agreed to job titles. Employees will be allowed six (6) days to express their interest in a posted vacancy. To express interest, an employee must submit all required documents to the National Staffing Department within the required time frames. Employees who have received formal discipline within the prior six (6) months do not meet minimal qualifications for consideration of a new job. Employees who express interest in a vacancy, and meet minimal qualifications, will be tested and/or interviewed, based on seniority, to determine qualifications as required by the job posting. Employees who are not selected for a vacancy, for which they have expressed interest, will be notified by Human Resources or the Supervisor. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT between VERIZON SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES and COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA INCOME SECURITY PLAN (ISP) 1. Verizon Supply Chain Services and Communications Workers of America recognize the need for technological change in the business and hereby enter into this Memorandum of Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the Agreement). In order to lessen the economic impact upon regular employees who become surplus due to technological change, the Company and the Union agree to establish the INCOME SECURITY PLAN (the Plan). "Technological change" shall be defined as a change in plant or equipment, or a change in a method of operation, diminishing the total number of regular employees required to supply the same services to the Company or its subscribers. "Technological change" shall not include layoffs or force realignments caused by business conditions, variations in subscribers' requirements, or temporary or seasonal interruptions of work. When technological change brings about any of the following conditions, the Plan shall apply:

Hearing Aid Benefit. Verizon Supply Chain Services California Inc. and the Communications Workers of America IBEW Local Union No. 543 agree to continue the a Hearing Aid Benefit as set forth in this Memorandum of Agreement. Employees are automatically eligible for the Hearing Aid Benefit after enrollment in any Verizon medical option. If an employee should waive Verizon medical coverage the employee will not be eligible for the Hearing Aid Benefit. This benefit provides reimbursement of expenses for the actual cost of single or bilateral hearing aid devices, molds, hearing aid check, batteries, and adjustments, when prescribed by a licensed primary care physician, specialist or audiologist. Repair and replacement costs are covered unless due to loss or misuse. The cost of one HMO office visit co-payment, or one hearing examination by a licensed physician or audiologist is included and reimbursable if such cost is actually incurred in connection with the diagnosis and prescription of a hearing aid device. The benefit is not subject to any deductible, co-payment, reasonable and customary limitations, or network/participating provider requirements. There are no limitations or exclusions based on how the hearing impairment was caused or occurred. The maximum reimbursement under this benefit is $1000 per covered individual every 24 months. The benefit will not coordinate with any hearing aid benefit of any other health plan. Reimbursement under the benefit is contingent upon the claimant’s timely submission of a completed claim form, along with copies of the relevant receipts and prescription. A timely submission is one that is made during the two-year benefit period, or within 90 days of the earlier of: the last day of the two-year period period, or the last day of active Verizon employment. Verizon, in its sole discretion will determine the claims administrator, and the benefit funding method to be used. This Memorandum of Agreement shall be effective on June 15September 12, 20142010 September 8, 2013, and shall expire at 11:59 p.m. on June 10February 28, 2014September 7, 2013. The parties specifically agree that the terms and conditions set forth in this Memorandum of Agreement shall also terminate at 11:59 p.m. on February 28, 2014 September 7, 2013 and shall not survive the expiration of this Memorandum of Agreement unless agreed to by the parties in writing. Verizon California Inc. IBEW Local Union No. 543 ________________________________ ________________________________ Xxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx Xx. Consultant – Labor Relations Business Manager ________________________________ ________________________________ Date Date MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT between VERIZON CALIFORNIA INC. and INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL UNION 543 HOURLY SAVINGS PLAN (COMPANY MATCH) Verizon California Inc. and IBEW Local Union No. 543 agree to increase the Company matching contribution to the Hourly Savings Plan (HSP). Subject to the new Memorandum of Agreement entitled 401(k) Plan Changes dated November 19, 2013, the following provisions continue to be in place for the Verizon Hourly Savings Plan (HSP). Effective January 1, 2004, the Company matching contribution will be 82 cents for every $1 contributed by the employee, up to a maximum of six percent of pay. This Memorandum of Agreement is effective on September 12, 2010September 8, 2013 and shall expire at 11:59 p.m. on September 7, 2013September 2, 2017. The parties specifically agree that the terms and conditions set forth in this Memorandum of Agreement shall also terminate on June 1011:59 p.m. on September 7, 2017 2013September 2, 2017, and shall not survive the expiration of this Memorandum of Agreement unless agreed to by the parties in writing. Verizon California Inc. IBEW Local Union No. 543 ________________________________ ________________________________ Xxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxx Xx. Consultant – Labor Relations Business Manager ________________________________ ________________________________ Date Date MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT between Between VERIZON SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES CALIFORNIA INC. And INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL UNION 543 MAIL ORDER PRESCRIPTION PLAN (MOPP) Effective January 1, 2006, Verizon California Inc. and COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA HOURLY JOB SELECTION PROCESS Verizon Supply Chain Services and the Communications Workers of America IBEW Local Union No. 543 agree to administer extend the staffing process in a fair and equitable manner according to Article #13 provisions of the Bargaining Agreement. All vacancies will be made visible Mail Order Prescription Plan (MOPP) to employees by posting on the Verizon National Staffing Web Site. Prior to posting a vacancy qualifications and requirements for jobs shall be established by management based on agreed to job titles. Employees will be allowed six (6) days to express their interest in a posted vacancy. To express interest, an employee must submit all required documents to the National Staffing Department within the required time frames. Employees who have received formal discipline within the prior six (6) months do not meet minimal qualifications for consideration of a new job. Employees who express interest in a vacancy, and meet minimal qualifications, will be tested and/or interviewed, based on seniority, to determine qualifications as required by the job posting. Employees who are not selected for a vacancy, for which they have expressed interest, will be notified by Human Resources or the Supervisor. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT between VERIZON SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES and COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA INCOME SECURITY PLAN (ISP) 1. Verizon Supply Chain Services and Communications Workers of America recognize the need for technological change eligible dependents enrolled in the business and hereby enter into sponsored Medical Plan. Eligible Participants, as this Memorandum of Agreement term is defined in the Voluntary Employees Beneficiary Association (hereinafter referred to as the Agreement). In order to lessen the economic impact upon regular employees who become surplus due to technological change, the Company and the Union agree to establish the INCOME SECURITY PLAN (the Plan). "Technological change" shall be defined as a change in plant or equipment, or a change in a method of operation, diminishing the total number of regular employees required to supply the same services to the Company or its subscribers. "Technological change" shall not include layoffs or force realignments caused by business conditions, variations in subscribers' requirements, or temporary or seasonal interruptions of work. When technological change brings about any of the following conditions, the Plan shall apply:VEBA) MOA.