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(4) You become entitled to Medicare after the date of your COBRA
election; or
(5) You extended coverage for up to 29 months due to your disability
and there has been a final determination that you are no longer
disabled.
You do not have to show that you are insurable to choose
continuation coverage.
Effective Date of Coverage
The effective dates for your coverage in the Company’s benefit plans
are as follows:
Prepays.....................1st of the month following 60 days
Medical ....................1st of the month following 90 days
Dental .......................1st of the month following 90 days
Vision .......................1st of the month following 90 days
Short Term Disability 1st of the month following 90 days
Long Term Disability 1st of the month following 90 days
Basic Life .................1st of the month following 90 days
Supplemental Life ...1st of the month following 90 days
401(k) ....................1st of the month following 6 months
In order to receive benefits, you must enroll within 30 days of
your hire date. If you have not enrolled within the 30-day deadline,
you must wait until the next annual open enrollment period to enroll,
unless you have a qualifying event as defined by the Internal Revenue
Service.
Coverage Termination Date
Coverage will terminate at midnight on the day the employee
terminates. However, COBRA will be offered, if applicable, on medical,
vision, flexible spending accounts, and dental insurance only. The
Company provided life benefit, along with the voluntary life benefit, may
be ported or converted to an individual policy with Reliance Standard
Life Insurance Company upon termination of employment. Contact
the Employee Benefits Department at (1-800-670-1915) to request a
conversion/portability form no later than 30 days after termination.
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