(A) All full-time employees are eligible for group health insurance for themselves and their dependents. Dependents are defined in the certificate of coverage. The effective date of coverage will be the first day of the month following the first day of employment.
(B) The city may provide coverage for employees and their dependents up to a maximum amount as determined by the city and reflected in the annual budget. Specific information regarding health insurance plans available to employees should be obtained from the City Clerk.
(C) The city complies with state regulations under the State Continuation Coverage and any additional amendments designed to provide employees and eligible dependents with the opportunity to continue health insurance coverage at group rates, where the coverage would otherwise cease such as upon termination of employment, death of the employee, divorce or a child ceases to be a qualified beneficiary. The premium for this continuation coverage will be the sole responsibility of the employee or dependent unless otherwise provided for by law. Coverage is not automatic and employees and/or their eligible dependents must make an affirmative election before coverage will begin. More detailed information regarding the continuation of health insurance coverage under State Continuation Coverage may be obtained by going to the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) website at:
https://insurance.ky.gov/ppc/documents/statecontinuationcoverage012612.pdf |