Common use of PPO Plans Clause in Contracts

PPO Plans. There shall be no obligation to bargain over changes in the HCA PPO Plans and such changes, as well as issues relating to administration of the Plans, shall not be subject to the grievance and arbitration procedures of this Agreement. The Hospitals agree that if any changes are made in the HCA PPO Plans which reduce the overall benefits provided by the Plans, or in the event that there are changes in the coverage options offered for the plans, the Hospitals will notify the Union of such changes. Upon written request received within thirty (30) days of such notification by the individual designated by the hospitals to receive such notice, the hospitals will bargain with the Union concerning the effects of such changes on bargaining unit employees.

PPO Plans. There shall be no obligation to bargain over changes in the HCA PPO Plans and such changes, as well as issues relating to administration of the Plans, shall not be subject to the grievance and arbitration procedures of this Agreement. The Hospitals agree that if any changes are made in the HCA PPO Plans which reduce the overall benefits provided by the Plans, or in the event that there are changes in the coverage options offered for the plans, the Hospitals will notify the Union of such changes. Upon written request received within thirty (30) days of such notification by the individual designated by the hospitals Hospitals to receive such notice, the hospitals Hospitals will bargain with the Union concerning the effects of such changes on bargaining unit employeesEmployees.