Medical and Dental Plans. A. MEDICAL PLAN COVERAGE
Medical and Dental Plans. Each eligible employee may participate in one of the medical and dental plans offered as part of the Samaritan Choice Plans, in accordance with the terms applicable to the majority of the hospital’s employees. The hospital retains the right to change the medical and/or dental plans offered as part of the Samaritan Choice Plans, as applicable to the majority of the hospital’s employees, provided, however, that the Hospital will provide no less than 30 days’ notice to the Union of any such changes. For each year of the contract, any premium increases shall be shared as follows: The employee premium and the employer contribution will each be increased by the same percentage as the increase in total premium. However, if total premium increases by more than ten percent (10%) then employee premium increases are capped at ten percent (10%) with the employer responsible for the balance of the premium increase. Effective January 1, 2016, premiums for “Employee Only” coverage will not exceed $15.00 per pay period for full-time employees. Part-time “Employee Only” premiums will not exceed $30.00 per pay period.
Medical and Dental Plans. Each full-time nurse and part-time nurse who is 20 regularly scheduled to work at least twenty (20) hours per week may 21 participate in one (1) of the medical and dental plans offered as part of the 22 Samaritan Choice Plans, in accordance with its terms. The Hospital retains 23 the right to change the medical and/or dental plans offered as part of 24 Samaritan Choice Plans, provided that any such successor plan is 25 substantially equivalent to the previously existing plan.
Medical and Dental Plans. Each eligible employee may participate in one of the medical and dental plans offered as part of the Samaritan Choice Plans, in accordance with the terms applicable to the majority of the Medical Center’s employees. The Medical Center retains the right to change the medical and/or dental plans offered as part of the Samaritan Choice Plans, as applicable to the majority of the Medical Center’s employees, provided, however, that the Medical Center will provide notice prior to Open Enrollment to the Union of any such changes. Medical premiums for 2022, 2023 and 2024 will be as outlined in Exhibit A.
Medical and Dental Plans. A. MEDICAL PLAN COVERAGE 1. Medical Plan Coverage for Full-time Employees
Medical and Dental Plans a. Employees hired in a benefit status will be eligible to enroll themselves and their eligible dependents in the Employer-sponsored group medical and dental plan during their first thirty-one (31) days of employment. Medical plan coverage will be effective on the first day of the month following employment. Dental plan coverage will be effective the first day of the month following three (3) months of employment in a benefit status. The medical coverage will be based on the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest “5A5AE” medical plan benefit array and will include vision and prepaid prescriptions (with a five dollar ($5.00) charge). The medical plan will also include coverage for durable medical equipment and orthotic and prosthetic devices (Plan B) as an amendment to the Employer’s Group Medical and Hospital Service Agreement. The dental coverage will be based on the Xxxxxx Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest “5CX” dental plan benefit array.
Medical and Dental Plans. The Employer's medical, dental, and prescription drug plans are incorporated by reference into this Agreement. All newly hired employees shall be required to participate in the PPO plan for the first eighteen (18) months of their employment. These employees shall be eligible to participate in the first open enrollment period following the eighteen (18) month anniversary of their dates of hire. The Employer shall provide Officers with the opportunity to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account ("FSA") plan, which will permit Officers to fund, on a pre-tax basis, an individual account that the Officer may use to pay for qualified unreimbursed medical expenses, as provided under Section 213 of the Internal Revenue Code. Subject to IRS regulations, the FSA will allow participants to pay the following qualified expenses on a pre-tax basis: dental expenses; vision expenses; health plan contributions, deductibles, and co-payments; prescription drug co-payments and payments for over-the-counter drugs; and other unreimbursed medical expenses. Participation is voluntary and participants may contribute up to $5,000 annually on a pre-tax basis, which will be deducted pro-rata each payroll period. Officers may enroll in the FSA or change the amount of their election once per year during open enrollment or when they have a change in family status. As mandated by the Internal Revenue Code, a "use it or lose it" rule applies to Section 125 plans. Any amount that remains in the participant's account at the end of the year will be forfeited. During open enrollment, the parties will engage in a joint educational campaign to inform Officers of the benefits of the FSA plan and otherwise increase employee participation in such plan. The Employer shall make available to Officers covered under this Agreement and their eligible dependents summaries of the benefits provided by the Employer's health care plan either electronically or in print. The cost of such coverage to be borne by the Employer. The plans for medical, dental, and prescription drug benefits, including the provisions on eligibility and self-contribution rules in effect as of the date of this Agreement, may not be changed by the Employer without the agreement of the Lodge. The medical plan (health insurance plan) shall consist of two (2) separate alternative coverages — a PPO plan ("PPO"); and an HMO plan ("HMO"). In the event that a new health care plan becomes available to the City during a Plan year, the Employer sha...
Medical and Dental Plans. As of his or her Employment Date, each Transferred Employee will be eligible to enroll in a medical and dental plan established or maintained by the Buyer which shall provide coverage comparable to that provided by the Buyer to its similarly situated employees. The Buyer will cause the Buyer's medical and dental plans to waive any pre-existing condition limitations to the extent reasonably possible under the terms of the applicable plan of Buyer and to recognize each such Transferred Employee's (and his or her covered dependents') expenditures under the corresponding Seller medical and dental plans for the calendar year in which the Employment Date occurs toward any applicable deductible and annual out-of-pocket limit for such calendar year. The Seller will cause the Seller's medical and dental plans to be liable for covered expenses of the Transferred Employees and their dependents that were incurred before the applicable Employment Date or during hospital stays that began before such Employment Date, and the Buyer's medical and dental plans may exclude liability for such expenses. Any benefits provided by the Buyer pursuant to this paragraph are subject to the Buyer's right to amend or terminate its medical and dental plans at any time.
Medical and Dental Plans. For purposes of this article and applicable sections “couple” shall include common- law and same-sex spousal relationships.
Medical and Dental Plans. Commencing July 1, 2013, the District agrees to pay: (1) the lowest-cost Santa Xxxxx County employee plus family medical plan premium rate and that same amount for any other County of Santa Xxxxx medical plan; (2) the Delta Dental Service plan employee and dependent premium; and (3) the Vision Service Plan Employee and dependent premium. In the event premiums for these benefit plans are increased for the July 2014 and/or the July 2015 plan years the District will increase its contribution toward medical, dental and vision benefits, accordingly. Increases in premiums after the expiration of the MOU, will be the subject of bargaining between the parties. With proof of alternative health coverage, an employee may opt to waive District provided health coverage. Effective with each new plan year starting November 1, an employee who waives health coverage (for self and family) must do so for the entire plan year by signing up in the open enrollment period, typically in the prior September. Any unused part of the District's contribution for the plan of the employee's choice or non-coverage will be contributed to the deferred compensation plan currently in effect at the District for an amount up to $1,250 per month. Employees who waive health coverage must re-elect each calendar year during the open enrollment period. During the plan year, an employee is eligible to re-enroll for coverage within thirty (30) calendar days of an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) defined qualifying event.
