INFORMATION FOR REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES

Changes in employee contributions to existing plans for 2012 will not become effective for employees in bargaining units with expired collective bargaining agreements until the University and union representatives reach agreement or until the rates are in effect, in accordance with the requirements of HEERA.

Information about the medical plan options on the Open Enrollment website and in written communications to all employees during Open Enrollment reflect the 2012 contribution rates.

Employees in bargaining units with expired collective bargaining agreements can make enrollment changes during Open Enrollment. They will be charged the applicable employee contribution rate for their bargaining unit until the University and the unions’ representatives reach agreement or until the rates are in effect, in accordance with the requirements of HEERA.