Language Assistance Program (“LAP Clause Samples

Language Assistance Program (“LAP. The DMHC of California has added Section 1300.67.04 (Language Assistance Programs) to Title 28 California Code of Regulations. This new regulation requires health care service Plans to implement new policies, procedures and quality improvement efforts in regards to assisting those who are Limited English Proficient ("LEP"). The DMHC regulations require California Health Plans to set up a system where services, materials, and information are provided to members in a language that they speak and understand. In accordance with the DMHC regulations, Plan has identified its threshold language(s) which comprise five (5) percent of its enrollee Population. All vital documents as identified by the DMHC will be translated into the threshold language. All non-vital documents will contain a notice at the bottom of said document (in the threshold language) info1ming the member how to request a translation of the document. The Plan has established a free Language Assistance Program and made the following resources available for LEP individuals: Translations (in the threshold languages), Interpreters, and Bilingual staff/providers. These resources are available for all persons who request these services at any of our points of contact.
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  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Section 1. The Employer agrees to provide to the Union the statistical and program evaluation information provided to management concerning Employee Assistance Program(s). Section 2. No information gathered by an Employee Assistance Program may be used to discipline an employee. Section 3. Employees shall be entitled to use accrued sick leave for participation in an Employee Assistance Program. Section 4. Each university will offer training to local Union Stewards on the Employee Assistance Program available in their university, on university time, where an Employee Assistance Program is available.

  • Employee Assistance Program Neither the fact of an employee's participation in an employee assistance program, nor information generated by participation in the program, shall be used as a reason for discipline under this Article, except for information relating to an employee's failure to participate in an employee assistance program consistent with the terms to which the employee and the University have agreed.

  • Employee Assistance Programs Consistent with the University's Employee Assistance Program, employees participating in an employee assistance program who receive a notice of layoff may continue to participate in that program for a period of ninety (90) days following the layoff.

  • Dependent Care Assistance Program The County offers the option of enrolling in a Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) designed to qualify for tax savings under Section 129 of the Internal Revenue Code, but such savings are not guaranteed. The program allows employees to set aside up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) of annual salary (before taxes) per calendar year to pay for eligible dependent care (child and elder care) expenses. Any unused balance is forfeited and cannot be recovered by the employee.

  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (a) A province-wide Employee and Family Assistance Program for employees and members of their immediate family, with whom the employee normally resides, shall be provided. (b) This Employer-funded, confidential, assessment/referral service will be monitored by a Joint Committee. The Committee shall consist of two members: one member appointed by the Employer and one member by the Union. Employees representing the Union on this Joint Committee shall be on leave of absence without loss of basic pay for time on this Committee. (c) The Employer will consult with the Union regarding the selection of a service provider. The Employer will not select a service provider to which the Union has reasonable objections. (d) The Joint Committee shall develop an awareness package that can be incorporated into existing supervisor and Union training programs.