Effective July 1, 2012, an employee of the Borough of South
Plainfield ("Borough") who is eligible for other health-care coverage
may waive the health-care coverage under the Borough's health benefits
program pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:10-17.1.
In order to be eligible for this benefit, an employee must complete
a new Change in Coverage or Termination of Benefits form and submit
same along with proof of alternative health coverage (if waiving health
coverage) to the Borough Administrator's office. Likewise, to reinstate
coverage, this same form may be used. In each case, the form must
be certified by the Borough Administrator in order for the request
to be effective.
In consideration of the filed waiver, the Borough will pay,
semiannually to the eligible employee, benefits as set forth in the
attached policy entitled "Borough of South Plainfield, Waiver of Health
Benefit Coverage."
Any employee who waives coverage shall be permitted to resume
coverage under the same terms and conditions as apply to initial coverage
if the employee ceases to be covered through the employee's spouse's
benefit plan for any reason. An employee who resumes coverage may
be required to repay a pro rata portion of any previously paid lump
sum that represents an advance payment for any period of time for
which the waiver has been revoked. An employee wishing to resume coverage
shall complete, sign and file with the Borough Administrator's office
an official form for reinstatement.