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Adoption of Policy regarding Health Insurance Coverage for Employees in Military Service
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Resolved that the Rochester Hills City Council hereby adopts the following Policy for Extended Health Benefits during Military Leave:
STATEMENT OF POLICY:
In support of employees who are called to active military service, the City of Rochester Hills shall provide for up to 24 months of City-paid health insurance continuation for an employee with eligible dependents during a military leave of absence. Insurance premiums will be paid for two-person or family medical, dental and vision coverage, subject to Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation provisions.
PROCEDURE:
Employees who are called to active military service shall notify the Human Resources Department as soon as possible upon receipt of military orders or schedules. The Human Resources Department will advise the Accounting Division regarding the continuation of insurance due to military leave.
The employee will be notified once a COBRA qualifying event occurs in accordance with health insurance contract requirements. Notice will be sent to the employee's last known address regarding COBRA election options. The employee may appoint a designee for the purposes of COBRA election at the beginning of a military leave. Assuming the employee or designee elects COBRA, the City will then continue to pay the employee's two-person or family premiums and any applicable administration fees during the remainder of the military leave for up to two years from the effective date of active service. Contact the Human Resources Department for more information on COBRA notification provisions.
RESPONSIBILITY:
The employee on military leave will be responsible for providing the City of Rochester Hills with an address and contact information for notification purposes. The Accounting Division will process insurance premium payments monthly. The Human Resources ...
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