Common use of The Effect of Unpaid Absences on Benefits Clause in Contracts

The Effect of Unpaid Absences on Benefits. (a) After an absence of fourteen (14) consecutive calendar days of unpaid leave the Employer obligation to pay B.C. Medical Services Plan, Extended Health Plan, Dental Care Plan, or Group Life Insurance premiums ceases. However the member on the unpaid leave of absence may continue coverage in such plans by assuming one hundred percent (100%) of the costs of the premiums for the duration of the leave beyond the initial fourteen (14) consecutive calendar days. The ability to maintain benefit coverage in such plans beyond six (6) months of unpaid leave of absence shall be at the sole discretion of the benefit plan provider (carrier).

The Effect of Unpaid Absences on Benefits. (a) After an absence of fourteen (14) consecutive calendar days of unpaid leave the Employer employer obligation to pay B.C. Medical Services Plan, Extended Health Plan, Dental Care Plan, or Group Life Insurance premiums ceases. However the member on the unpaid leave of absence may continue coverage in such plans by assuming one hundred percent (100%) of the costs of the premiums for the duration of the leave beyond the initial fourteen (14) consecutive calendar days. The ability to maintain benefit coverage in such plans beyond six (6) months of unpaid leave of absence shall be at the sole discretion of the benefit plan provider (carrier).