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HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS
                                         

Federal Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

Under COBRA, district employees may retain health insurance coverage when they reduce their working hours and/or are separated from employment.  Continued coverage through the district shall also be made available to an employee's spouse and dependents upon the employee's death, separation or divorce, eligibility for Medicare or upon termination of a child's dependent status under the district health insurance program.  Employees who are fired for gross misconduct may not retain health insurance coverage.

Persons who choose to retain health insurance coverage shall be charged the full costs of coverage within legal limits.  Those who have reduced their working hours or who have been released from employment may retain the coverage for no more than 18 months.  All other qualifying persons may retain the coverage for no more than 36 months.  Coverage will end if the employee or beneficiary 1) fails to pay the insurance premium; 2) secures health insurance coverage through subsequent employment or remarriage; or 3) becomes eligible for Medicare benefits.

KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Adoption Date:  10/13/99