Layoff – Medical Benefits Sample Clauses
The "Layoff – Medical Benefits" clause defines how an employee's medical benefits are handled in the event of a layoff. Typically, this clause outlines whether health insurance coverage continues for a specified period after the layoff, if the employer will pay premiums during that time, or if the employee is eligible for COBRA or similar continuation coverage. By clarifying the terms of medical benefit continuation, this clause ensures that employees understand their healthcare options and protections following a layoff, reducing uncertainty and potential disputes.
Layoff – Medical Benefits. For employees who continue to be laid off from County service, and lack medical coverage, the County will make its usual medical insurance contribution for the first six (6) pay periods following layoff and one half (1/2) its usual contribution for the next six (6) pay periods following layoff. Eligible employees will be offered the opportunity to continue coverage through COBRA. If/when this medical severance is offered concurrently with COBRA continuation coverage, the eighteen (18) month COBRA continuation period shall be extended by each month of medical severance coverage to a maximum of twenty four (24) total months.