Common use of Basic Policy Clause in Contracts

Basic Policy. 1. The District shall offer a core program for health and welfare. The core program shall consist of health, dental and life insurance to be determined by the parties. The parties shall determine the conditions under which opting out of the core plan is permitted, provided that all Unit Members shall be covered by the District's dental plan and that Unit Members may opt out of health coverage upon presentation of proof of alternate coverage. Unit Members working less than half time may participate in the core program at their option. 2. The core program of benefits may include, but is not limited to, medical, dental, annuity and life insurance. The joint Health Cost Containment Committee may make recommendations regarding changes in benefits, providers and additional optional benefits. 3. The District agrees that there will be two (2) SEIU Local 1021 representatives as members of the Joint Health Cost Containment Committee. This committee meets to review, discuss, and make recommendations for health and welfare benefits and any other benefits such as the commuter benefits. The District is committed to continuing to work together in order to ensure the best cost option for all of our employees and to be in compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This standing meeting is a forum to discuss issues related to health and welfare benefits. Additionally, the Collective Bargaining Agreement includes a “me too” clause within Article 20, which relates to compensation, including benefits.

Basic Policy. 1. The District shall offer a core program for health and welfare. The core program shall consist of health, dental and life insurance to be determined by the parties. The parties shall determine the conditions under which opting out of the core plan is permitted, provided that all Unit Members members shall be covered by the District's dental plan and that Unit Members members may opt out of health coverage upon presentation of proof of alternate coverage. Unit Members members working less than half time may participate in the core program at their option. 2. The core program of benefits may include, but is not limited to, medical, dental, annuity and life insurance. The joint Joint Committee for Health Cost Containment Committee may make recommendations regarding changes in benefits, providers and additional optional benefits. 3. The District agrees that there will be two (2) SEIU Local 1021 representatives as members of the Joint Health Cost Containment Committee. This committee meets to review, discuss, and make recommendations for health Health and welfare benefits Welfare Benefits and any other benefits such as the commuter benefits. The District is committed to continuing to work together in order to ensure the best cost option for all of our employees and to be in compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This standing meeting is a forum to discuss issues related to health Health and welfare Welfare benefits. Additionally, the Collective Bargaining Agreement includes a “me too” clause within Article 20, which relates to compensation, including benefits.