Benefit plan
Eligibility for Standard Syracuse University Benefits
Bargaining unit members who are eligible for the Group Health Benefits, Group Dental/Vision Benefits, Group Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, AD&D insurance, Pre-Tax Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending, TIAA-CREF Retirement Plans, Educational Benefits, Bereavement Leave, Military Leave, and Public Service Leave Benefits (the "Specified Benefits") under Syracuse University policies and benefit plans as of the date of this Agreement, and who maintain eligibility based on University rules for eligibility under those policies and plans as may be modified from time to time, will continue to be eligible to receive benefits under those policies and plans (subject to modifications). Participation in the University's benefit plans and policies is contingent on each eligible employee completing all enrollment requirements and satisfying all eligibility requirements in each applicable plan or policy.
In the event there is during the term of this Agreement the establishment of a new benefit, or a change of content or cost (including a reduction or elimination of a benefit in whole or in part) in any of the benefits for non-represented, exempt employees of the University, such establishment, or change of content or cost shall be concurrently implemented for the part-time faculty members covered by this Agreement so that part-time faculty shall be subject to the same benefit eligibility requirements that apply to such non-represented exempt employees. The Employer has the sole authority to make all decisions on changes or additions to the benefit plan.
Bargaining unit members are eligible for the Specified Benefits when they are assigned a 62.5% of effort workload and have a multiple year appointment.
Employees who are eligible for and/or are enrolled in the Specified Benefits are not eligible for the modified benefits set forth in this Article (Modified Benefits).
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