Eligibility
Employees holding Full-Time positions are eligible for Group medical coverage. Grant funded with benefits  employees may be eligible for medical coverage based on conditions of the grant or outside funding. Initial enrollment takes place during new hire orientation and coverage normally begins the first day of the month following full-time date of hire. For more information, refer to Employment Policies & Procedures Manual. 

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What's Covered:

Quick Guide

Summary Plan Description

 Making Changes
Changes may be made during open enrollment or within 31 days of a qualifying event by completing a Benefits Enrollment/Change Form. Open enrollment is normally held in August each year with an October 1 effective date. Qualifying Event examples include but are not limited to marriage, divorce, birth or family member loss of coverage. 

Costs
The City pays 100% of the cost of Employee Only coverage for employees enrolled in the Health Management Program (HMP) and employees may cover eligible family members at their own expense.

What Happens to My Medical Coverage If I Leave?
Under the provisions of the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1985, or COBRA, you and your covered family members may choose to continue medical coverage under the City's medical plan after your coverage is scheduled to end. You have 60 days from the date of your COBRA election notice to elect continued coverage. If you do not respond within the 60 days, your rights to continue coverage end. COBRA information will be mailed to your home. Be sure to keep your address current by submitting changes to Human Resources.

Medical Coverage at Retirement
Medical coverage eligibility in retirement is based on date of hire and years of service. To find out if you are eligible, refer to Chapter 4, “Benefits” of the Employment Policies & Procedures Manual.

 QUESTIONS? Call Piedmont Community Health Plan at 947-4463.