Common use of Surviving Spouse Clause in Contracts

Surviving Spouse. The surviving spouse of a unit member, or of a retired member under Section 8, may opt for continuance of the fringe benefit health package at no cost to the District. The District shall provide coverage to the surviving spouse and surviving dependents through the last day of the month following the month in which the employee dies. Election to continue health benefits for the surviving spouse must be made in writing to the District by the last day of the month following the month in which the death occurs. The spouse's payment shall include reimbursement for the month after the unit member's death; if the spouse does not take the option, the Association shall reimburse the District for that month's premium. Payment for the remainder of the year (through September 30) shall be submitted at that time Each year prior to the fifth day of September, the annual renewal premium must be submitted to the District Business Office with statement of intent to continue coverage. This agreement is extended only to that person who was the spouse of the employee at the time of the employee's death.

Surviving Spouse. The surviving spouse of a unit member, or of a retired member under Section 8, may opt for continuance of the fringe benefit health package at no cost to the District. The District shall provide coverage to the surviving spouse and surviving dependents through the last day of the month following the month in which the employee dies. Election to continue health benefits for the surviving spouse must be made in writing to the District by the last day of the month following the month in which the death occurs. The spouse's payment shall include reimbursement for the month after the unit member's death; if the spouse does not take the option, the Association shall reimburse the District for that month's premium. Payment for the remainder of the year (through September 30) shall be submitted at that time time. Each year prior to the fifth day of September, the annual renewal premium must be submitted to the District Business Office with statement of intent to continue coverage. This agreement is extended only to that person who was the spouse of the employee at the time of the employee's death.