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A. General. Leave without pay (LWOP) and reductions in appointment (i.e. from 100% time to 75% time) affect benefit amounts, eligibility and cost to the employee. The employee and/or the department are responsible to take certain actions in advance of the change in status. Group health benefits typically include medical with prescription drug coverage, some level of vision benefit and dental, life, dependent life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability (not available on LWOP).

Note: Scope and coverage of each benefit is governed by contracts and plan documents in effect at the time.

A-1. Reasons for Reduction in Appointment or Placement in LWOP With or Without Benefits Status. Employees on regular appointment may have their appointment percentage reduced, or be placed on LWOP with or without benefits, for a variety of reasons including but not limited to:

i. When requested by the employee for a specific amount of time, and approved by the dean or director.

ii. When unable to work because of illness and annual leave, sick leave or shared leave are not available, or when on approved Family and Medical Leave.

A-2. Effect of Leave Without Pay or Reduction in Appointment on Other Benefits. Because employees who are on LWOP or whose appointment is reduced to less than 100% time may have other benefits affected, any employee contemplating a major change in employment status should consult with Benefit Services in Human Resources regarding effects of the changes on benefits.

i. Health Insurance.

a. LWOP. Eligibility for group medical/dental benefits are generally continued for up to one year. Thereafter an employee may continue to be enrolled in the health plan at his or her own expense for the duration of approved LWOP. To continue employee and dependent benefits (if applicable), employees must make arrangements through Benefit Services to pay contributions while on l