Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - 1. Benefits During Leave

While an employee is on leave, The New School will continue the employee's health benefits during the leave period at the same level and under the same conditions as if the employee had continued to work.

Healthcare

Under current policy, the employee pays whatever portion of the health care premium that the employee paid just prior to being on leave. However, if the premiums are raised or lowered the employee will be required to pay the new premium rates. While on paid leave, the University will continue to make payroll deductions to collect the employee's share of the premium. While on unpaid leave, the employee must continue to make this payment, either in person or by mail. The payment must be received in the Human Resources Department by the date indicated on the notification. If the payment is more than 30 days late, the employee's health care coverage may be dropped for the duration of the leave. The New School will provide 15 days notification prior to the employee's loss of coverage.

Other Benefits

If the employee contributes to other benefit plans, such as life insurance or flexible spending accounts, The New School will continue making payroll deductions while the employee is on paid leave. While the employee is on unpaid leave, the employee may request continuation of such benefits and pay his or her portion of the premiums. If the employee does not continue these payments, the University may discontinue coverage during the leave.

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