PAP.9.7.030 Group Health Insurance / Cobra

(a) Group Health Insurance is through the Federal Employee Health Benefits; FEHB. An eligible employee may select an insurance provider that best meets their individual needs through FEHB. FEHB is offered for both single, single plus one, and family coverage. Upon completion of their introductory period, team members considered to be regular full-time and regular part-time status will be required to pay 21%, or as amended from time to time by official action of the Tribal Governing Board, of the premium for the plan selected, unless otherwise provided for in an Employment Contract with the Gaming Enterprises. Employee's portion of payment will be made through payroll deductions done weekly. Team members can request more information including Summary Plan Descriptions from the Human Resource Department.

(b) Team members who are covered by the group health plan may have the right to choose continuation of health coverage if coverage is lost due to a reduction in hours of employment or termination of employment. Continuation coverage is provided pursuant to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, and later amendments, otherwise known as "COBRA". Team members should contact the Human Resource Director for additional information regarding qualifying events or other requirements of COBRA.