This plan provides nearly complete health care coverage for in-network services after copayments are met. Monthly insurance rates will change for premiums collected for June 2000 and generally each June thereafter. For those hired between the 1 st and the 15 th calendar days of the month, the effective date for medical insurance coverage is the 1 st of the month following hire. For those hired between the 16 th and last calendar days of the month, the effective date for medical insurance coverage is the 1 st of the second month following hire. The remaining premium amount is deducted from your pay on a pre-tax basis.
Dependent coverage is available at the participant's expense.
You may enroll in a dental plan even if you do not enroll in a medical plan. Columbia Dental, an HMO plan which means that you must select a provider from their panel of dental providers. There are currently 19 affiliated clinics located throughout the state. Services are provided after you pay a pre-determined copayment. This plan covers the same benefit categories as the Standard Dental plan and includes benefits for orthodontia.