32-1. Health Benefits Provided
Except as provided for in Appendix B, the BOARD shall provide for each full-time teacher or other bargaining unit employee medical and health care benefits, including an indemnity/preferred provider option (PPO) plan and an alternative medical pre-paid group health plan.
32-1.1. Health Benefits During Leave.
The BOARD shall provide the applicable coverage for teachers and other bargaining unit employees granted a leave for illness under the provisions of Board Rule 4-12 or 4-13 and other bargaining unit employees on leave for ordinary or duty disability. Continued coverage for appointed teachers and PSRPs shall not exceed twenty-five school months. Continued coverage for TATs shall not exceed five school months unless extended, provided, however, that all coverage shall terminate at the end of June with the close of school. Such continued coverage is subject to the provisions of Appendix B.
32-1.1(a).
The BOARD shall provide the applicable coverage for teachers and other bargaining unit employees granted a leave for illness in the family under the applicable provisions of Board Rule 4-12 which restricts the duration of said leave to five school months without extension. Such continued coverage is subject to the provisions of Appendix B.
32-1.1(b).
The BOARD shall provide the applicable coverage for teachers and other bargaining unit employees granted a Parental Leave of absence under Article 33-7.1 or Board Rule 4-12 for a maximum of five calendar months. Such continued coverage is subject to the provisions of Appendix B.
32-1.2.
The BOARD shall provide medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision benefits, flexible spending accounts, life and personal accident insurance and a savings and retirement program as set forth in the summary description attached hereto as Appendix E, subject to the terms of this Agreement.
32-1.3. Mammography Coverage.
All employee medical plans shall include coverage for annual physicals and routine and diagnostic mammography in accordance with the Affordable Care Act. This coverage shall be detailed in the Summary Plan Description (SPD). This coverage shall not require payment of a copay or coinsurance. Preventive Mammography is covered at 100% of the allowable amount, with no-out of pocket cost to the member. Diagnostic Mammography: IL PA 101-0580 mandates that certain diagnostic mammography services, along with breast ultrasounds and breast MRI services, are also covered at 100% of the allowable amount, with no member cost share. This coverage shall be detailed in the Summary Plan Description (SPD).
32-1.4. Infertility Coverage.
The Board shall provide covered services rendered in connection with the diagnosis and/or treatment of Infertility including, but not limited to, in vitro fertilization, uterine embryo lavage, embryo transfer, artificial insemination, gamete intrafallopian tube transfer, zygote intrafallopian tube transfer, low tubal ovum transfer and intracytoplasmic sperm injection. The plan does not cover storage of embryos outside of the Fertility Preservation Mandate. Additionally, CPS will offer enhanced fertility coverage to CTU members on the PPO plan to increase IVF from 4 cycles per lifetime to 4 cycles annually.
32-1.5. Gender-Affirming Care Coverage.
The BOARD shall provide gender-affirming healthcare coverage, including for dependents. Gender affirming care coverage shall be clearly communicated to staff and included in the Summary Plan Description (SPD).
32-1.6. Abortion Care Coverage.
The BOARD shall provide 100% coverage benefits after program deductible, for abortion care. The Board and Union shall explore adding 100% coverage benefits after program deductible, for abortion care of up to $1,000 for out-of-state in the event Illinois law is amended to restrict access to such care.
32-1.7. Hearing Aid Coverage.
The BOARD shall provide 100% of Provider’s Charge after the program deductible for hearing aid coverage on all health insurance plans offered to bargaining unit members.