The university's portion is prorated for part-time employees whose insurance coverage began after August 1, 1983. Premiums are paid in whole monthly increments and are not pro-rated into partial months. Lower coverages effective and properly executed the 16th of the month or later will not be reflected in premiums until the following month. Higher coverages effective the 16th or later will not be reflected in premiums until the following month. If any employee is terminated because of total disability, coverage may be continued in certain circumstances.
Details are in the health plan booklet.
Time while enrolled as an employee or as a spouse of an active employee will be counted toward the 10 years. Coverage as the spouse of a retiree will not be credited toward the 10 years. The university continues to pay a percentage of the premium until the retiree reaches age 70, at which time the full premium is paid by the retiree. At age 65, the plan becomes secondary to Medicare at a reduced premium. The university reserves the right to unilaterally increase, decrease or discontinue coverages, plan provisions, and premiums.