Article 26

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

26.1 For the duration of this Agreement, the University will provide Bargaining Unit Faculty Members with medical insurance, a prescription drug benefit, dental insurance, and vision insurance with substantially the same level of benefits as provided June 30, 2011 and as specified in the Summary Plan Description or Certificate Booklets and amendatory documents provided to the University by the insurance carriers. These benefits are summarized in Appendix E.

26.2 In 2014, for members electing coverage under the HDHP, the University will make the following contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA).

26.3 The monthly premium contribution to be paid by a Bargaining Unit Faculty Member for the year January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 are as shown in the table below. The salary ranges are for academic years. Bargaining Unit Faculty with fiscal year salaries will have their salaries adjusted by taking 9/11ths of their fiscal year salary for purposes of determining their premium contribution using the table below.

26.1 For the duration of this Agreement, the University will provide Bargaining Unit Faculty Members with medical insurance, a prescription drug benefit, dental insurance, and vision insurance with substantially the same level of benefits as provided June 30, 2011 and as specified in the Summary Plan Description or Certificate Booklets and amendatory documents provided to the University by the insurance carriers. These benefits are summarized in Appendix E.

26.2 In 2014, for members electing coverage under the HDHP, the University will make the following contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA).

26.3 The monthly premium contribution to be paid by a Bargaining Unit Faculty Member for the year January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 are as shown in the table below. The salary ranges are for academic years. Bargaining Unit Faculty with fiscal year salaries will have their salaries adjusted by taking 9/11ths of their fiscal year salary for purposes of determining their premium contribution using the table below.

26.4 Eligible dependents for purposes of health care coverage are the Member’s spouse; the Member’s domestic partner; the unmarried child including a stepchild or adopted child of the Member, of the Member’s spouse or domestic partner, or for whom the Member, the Member’s spouse or the Member’s domestic partner is the legal guardian. Determination of dependent eligibility shall be consistent with criteria used beginning January 2007.

26.5 The University will offer each Bargaining Unit Faculty Member the option to enroll in the National Ear Care Plan, or an equivalent plan if available, providing an annual hearing screening and discounts on the cost of hearing aids and certain hearing testing. The Bargaining Unit Faculty Member will pay any enrollment fee for the Plan.

26.6 The University is committed to providing adequate service for faculty through the adopted health care coverage. An individual in Human Resources will be responsible for assisting Bargaining Unit Faculty in any claims disputes or for obtaining coverage from the designated carriers.

26.7 If the University is considering a change in carriers, the AAUP-WSU will be given an opportunity to suggest criteria for RFPs. In the event that the University solicits RFPs, the AAUP-WSU will be given an opportunity to recommend to the University which proposals should be accepted or rejected. The AAUP-WSU acknowledges that such decisions are often made in a very short time frame and agrees to respond promptly with its recommendations so that the University’s processes are not delayed.

26.8 Before implementing a wellness plan, the University will negotiate with AAUP-WSU the provisions of the plan and its availability to Bargaining Unit Faculty Members and their eligible dependents.

26.4 Eligible dependents for purposes of health care coverage are the Member’s spouse; the Member’s domestic partner; the unmarried child including a stepchild or adopted child of the Member, of the Member’s spouse or domestic partner, or for whom the Member, the Member’s spouse or the Member’s domestic partner is the legal guardian. Determination of dependent eligibility shall be consistent with criteria used beginning January 2007.

26.5 The University will offer each Bargaining Unit Faculty Member the option to enroll in the National Ear Care Plan, or an equivalent plan if available, providing an annual hearing screening and discounts on the cost of hearing aids and certain hearing testing. The Bargaining Unit Faculty Member will pay any enrollment fee for the Plan.

26.6 5 The University is committed to providing adequate service for faculty through the adopted health care coverage. An individual in Human Resources will be responsible for assisting Bargaining Unit Faculty in any claims disputes or for obtaining coverage from the designated carriers.

26.7 6 If the University is considering a change in carriers, the AAUP-WSU will be given an opportunity to suggest criteria for RFPs. In the event that the University solicits RFPs, the AAUP-WSU will be given an opportunity to recommend to the University which proposals should be accepted or rejected. The AAUP-WSU acknowledges that such decisions are often made in a very short time frame and agrees to respond promptly with its recommendations so that the University’s processes are not delayed.

26.8 7 Before implementing a wellness plan, the University will negotiate with AAUP-WSU the provisions of the plan and its availability to Bargaining Unit Faculty Members and their eligible dependents.