MCC.1.6.130 Group Health Insurance / Cobra [Suspended]

(a) Group Health Insurance is through the Federal Employee Health Benefits; FEHB. An Elected Official may select an insurance provider that best meets their individual needs through FEHB. FEHB is offered for both single, single plus one, and family coverage. An Elected Official will be required to pay 21%, or as amended from time to time by official action of the Tribal Governing Board, of the premium for the plan selected. An Elected Official's portion of payment will be made through payroll deductions done weekly.

(b) An Elected Official who is covered by the group health plan may have the right to choose continuation of health coverage if coverage is lost upon the conclusion of the Elected Official's term of office or upon an Elected Official's removal from office pursuant to Article III, § 7 of the Amended Constitution and Bylaws of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. Continuation coverage is provided pursuant to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, and later amendments, otherwise known as "COBRA". Elected Officials should contact the Human Resource Director for additional information regarding qualifying events or other requirements of COBRA.