Common use of Industrial disability Clause in Contracts

Industrial disability. In addition to the rights provided in COBRA, all covered employees who retire from the City on industrial disability with less than the minimum requirements specified in Section D above shall be offered the opportunity to continue their participation in the group health insurance in effect at the time of such separation. 1.) The cost of such participation shall be borne by the retiree, and the premium shall be the same as the group composite rate (or the applicable rate of the multi-rate structure) in effect when each premium payment is due. The premium shall be paid directly to the City. Coverage will cease upon non-payment of premium or if payment is not received in a timely manner. 2.) This benefit shall accrue to the spouse upon the death of such retiree who is insured under this provision. Coverage under this provision will cease if the retiree becomes eligible for another group health insurance plan through another employer or upon non-payment of premium or if payment is not received in a timely manner. 3.) Should the City’s group health insurance carrier no longer permit continuation, the City shall be under no obligation to continue allowing disability retirees to make self-payment to the City. In each of these instances, the retiree shall receive those benefits provided for in the COBRA.