(a) While an employee is on military leave of absence and in the military service on field training or active duty for up to twenty-two workdays in any one calendar year, not to exceed an aggregate amount of 176 hours per calendar year, the employee shall continue to be eligible for hospitalization, surgical and major medical insurance, life insurance, the City’s Prescription Drug Plan, Vision Care Plan and Dental Care Plan, provided the employee continues to pay his/her monthly insurance contribution.
(b) During the 176 hours per calendar year, if the employee fails to pay his/her monthly insurance contribution, he/she shall be eligible for Group Health Insurance Coverage (COBRA).
(c) An employee called to military duty for a period in excess of the twenty-two working days (176 hours) shall not be eligible for City hospitalization, surgical and major medical, life insurance, Prescription Drug Plan, Vision Care and Dental Plan coverages until reinstated to active employment with the City.
(Ord. 2005-59. Passed 6-28-05.)