Currently, the Benefits Sub-committee is reviewing the possibility of expanding the current program while, at the same time, eliminating the mental health benefit provided in the Cigna PPO plan. More information will follow. The subcommittee is discussing ways to equalize the institution's contribution to employee's medical premium. Jon then opened the discussion up to the group at large to obtain their feedback on the lifetime partner benefit policy. Kathy responded to this question by saying that the development office felt that policy needs to be developed that is in the best interest of the staff.
Policy needs to deal with internal concerns rather than external concerns.
The number of visits to a counselor and availability are under consideration for expansion. Perhaps revisit the policies and see what they include. Jon brought the discussion back to the topic at hand, which was the issue of offering lifetime partner benefits to staff at the University. A viable doctrine is subject to change with the times. We are going to get some flack from the outside.