§ 310.23. Group insurance provisions.

Subdivision 1. Eligibility. Group insurance for the purposes authorized in Minnesota Statutes, section 471.61 and under conditions therein set forth may be provided to regular full-time and regular probationary full-time employees of the City by resolution of the City Council. (Amended, Bill No. 1995-10, Sec. 38)

Subd. 2. Coverage. Effective dates for commencement and discontinuance of group insurance coverage for eligible employees shall be in accordance with the respective group insurance plan specifications. The City shall notify an employee upon termination of eligibility to continue group insurance coverage in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 62A.17. (Amended, Bill No. 1995-10, Sec. 39)

Subd. 3. Administration. The Manager is authorized to negotiate, approve, execute and renew group insurance contracts in the forms and for the purposes authorized in Minnesota Statutes, section 471.61. The City Council may by resolution set the amount of City participation in the payment of any premiums authorized by law for such contracts.

Subd. 4. Coverage on leave of absence without pay. An employee may elect to continue group insurance coverage while on leave of absence without pay. However, during this period the City's contribution to such coverage shall cease.