Common use of Coverage During Absences Clause in Contracts

Coverage During Absences. Employees shall be allowed to maintain their health plan coverage at CCCERA group rate for twelve (12) months if on approved leave of absence provided that the employee shall pay the entire premium (i.e. both employer and employee share) for the health plan during said leave. Said payment shall be made by the employee at a time and place specified by CCCERA. Late payment shall result in cancellation of health plan coverage. An employee on leave in excess of twelve (12) months may continue group coverage subject to the provisions of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) provided the employee pays the entire cost of coverage, plus any administrative fees, for the option selected. The entire cost of coverage shall be paid at a place and time specified by CCCERA. Late payment may result in cancellation of health plan coverage with no reinstatement allowed.

Coverage During Absences. ‌ Employees shall be allowed to maintain their health plan coverage at CCCERA group rate for twelve (12) months if on approved leave of absence provided that the employee shall pay the entire premium (i.e. both employer and employee share) for the health plan during said leave. Said payment shall be made by the employee at a time and place specified by CCCERA. Late payment shall result in cancellation of health plan coverage. An employee on leave in excess of twelve (12) months may continue group coverage subject to the provisions of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) provided the employee pays the entire cost of coverage, plus any administrative fees, for the option selected. The entire cost of coverage shall be paid at a place and time specified by CCCERA. Late payment may result in cancellation of health plan coverage with no reinstatement allowed.