Article 10: Benefits

Health insurance shall duplicate the coverage offered to graduate employees at

Michigan State University (MSU) in the 2005-2008 Agreement between MSU

and the Graduate Employees Union, Local 6196 AFT-Michigan/AFT.

The Employer shall contribute towards the premium cost of health insurance

$750 in 2007-2008 and $800 in 2008-2009. If the total cost of the health insurance

premium for one individual exceeds $1750 in 2007-2008 or $1855 in

2008-2009, or if it is not possible to duplicate the coverage offered to graduate

employees at MSU, the Union may exercise the option to reopen negotiation

as to the content and Employee cost of the plan offered. Premium payments

to be made by the Employee shall be deducted in pro-rata amounts from each

paycheck.

An Employee who has been insured during the academic year and has paid

his/her portion of the premiums (if any) shall be covered until the end of the

insured year.