Local 73 Agreement

ARTICLE XIX    HEALTH CARE AND LIFE INSURANCE BENEFIT PLANS

Section 19.1 Health Care Benefits

1. The University plans to offer the Maroon, University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP), Humana Health Plan and the HMO Illinois plans for the term of this Agreement. However, if during the term of this Agreement it becomes necessary to remove or change any of the above health plans, the University will first give the Union notice and afford the Union the opportunity to bargain concerning such change.
   
   
2. Effective January 1, 2004 and each January 1 in subsequent years of this Agreement, the monthly contribution rates for full-time employees shall not exceed the rates outlined below
   
   
3. The University's contributions toward health care plan coverage are applicable only for employees who are in active pay status, except as provided in Article IX, Section 4 of this Agreement.
   
   
4. The parties agree that the provisions in this Section are viewed as an entire health care rates/package effective January 1, 2004 and subsequent years of the Agreement.

Section 19.2 Life Insurance Benefits

During the term of this Agreement, full-time employees shall receive Group Life Insurance coverage in the amount of twelve thousand dollars ($12,000.00) ($6,000.00 for part-time employees) which shall be paid for entirely by the University. Employees shall be eligible to obtain additional life insurance coverage in accordance with eligibility requirements and contribution levels established by the University.