(a) The type of offered insurance shall be supplemental individual health insurance that is guaranteed renewable. This elective supplemental insurance program will entitle participating employees to receive income indemnity. Accident, cancer, and critical care and recovery, are to be required benefits of the offered supplemental policies. The Committee will determine whether premiums are to be deducted pretax or after-tax. The group monthly electronic invoice file with payment deduction details, associated reconciliation of premiums paid, and claims administration and payment due will be administered by the carrier and at their expense. The open enrollment for supplemental benefits policies will coincide with the open enrollment for state employee benefits beginning in 2015.
(b) The Committee shall annually review the supplemental individual health insurance program participation. Should the Committee determine that the volume of employee participation demonstrates a lack of interest or desire in accessing this program, the Committee may on or after July 1, 2020, in its discretion vote to restructure, modify, or terminate the program.