14.02 Eligibility for Benefits
While on Leave:
Teachers absent on leave with pay, including paid sick leave, or
OCETF administered LTD, will continue to be covered by benefits,
with the Board contributing its portion of premiums.
Teachers absent on authorized leave without pay may continue to
participate in benefits during the period of such leave provided
the Teacher pays the entire cost of premiums quarterly or annually
in advance.
Teachers absent on a Teacher-Funded Leave will have benefits
(including OCETF administered LTD) continued as provided for under
the terms of Article 22.
14.04 Long Term Disability Insurance
The parties recognize the OCETF Administered LTD Plan and agree
there shall continue to be cooperation between the Board, the Plan
Administrator and the Policy Holder in the administration of the
plan. The parties agree that no changes will be made to the
LTD Plan that impact on costs to the Board without the prior
agreement of the Board.
Long Term Disability Insurance is compulsory to new and existing
enrolled members. Teachers shall pay 100% of the premium cost.
For more information, please see our Long Term Disability Section.