bargaining unit 9 professional engineers - Dpa - State of California

4.7 FlexElect ProgramA. Program Description1. The State agrees to provide a flexible benefits program (FlexElect) under InternalRevenue Code Section 125 and related Sections 105(b), 129, and 213(d). Allparticipants in the FlexElect Program shall be subjected to all applicable Federalstatutes and related administrative provisions adopted by DPA. Theadministrative fee paid by the participants will be determined each year by theDirector of the Department of Personnel Administration.2. Employees who meet the eligibility criteria stated in Section 4.7 (B)(1) will beeligible to enroll into a Cash Option Program (a monthly cash payment) in lieu ofhealth and/or dental coverage under the FlexElect Program.3. Employees who meet the eligibility criteria stated in Section 4.7 (B)(1) will beeligible to enroll into a Medical Reimbursement Account and/or a DependentCare Reimbursement Account.B. Employee Eligibility1. All eligible employees must have a permanent appointment with a time-base ofhalf time or more and have permanent status, or if a limited term or a temporaryauthorized (TAU) position, must have mandatory return rights to a permanentposition.2. Permanent Intermittent (PI) employees shall only participate in the Cash Optionand will be eligible to receive a six month cash payment for the first control periodof each plan year. PI’s choosing the Cash Option will qualify for the cash if theymeet all of the following criteria:a. Must be eligible to enroll in health and/or dental coverage as of January 1 ofthe Plan Year for which they are enrolling; and,b. Must have a PI appointment which is effective from January 1 through June30 of the Plan Year for which they are enrolling; and,c. Must be paid for at least four hundred eighty (480) hours during the Januarythrough June control period for the Plan Year in which they are enrolling; and,d. Must have completed an enrollment authorization during the FlexElect OpenEnrollment Period or as newly eligible.3. Section 4.7 (B)(2) is not grievable or arbitrable.4.8 Long-Term Care Insurance PlansEmployees in classes assigned to Bargaining Unit 9 are eligible to enroll in any longtermcare insurance plan sponsored by the Public Employees Retirement Board. Theemployee’s spouse, parents, and the spouse’s parents are also eligible to enroll in theplans, subject to the underwriting criteria specified in the plan.The long-term care insurance premiums and the administrative cost to the State shall befully paid by the employee and are subject to payroll deductions.29 BU 903-08