How will my health benefits be affected during the period of Extended Furlough?
If you have met or exceeded the 30 day Voluntary Furlough limit as of December 31, 2008, and receive approval for a Furlough Extension, you must pay the full cost of coverage (employer and employee shares) for any pay periods in which a furlough day is taken. These payments must be made in advance to the employer. If payment is not received, health benefits coverage will be suspended for the pay periods in which the furlough is taken. Health benefits coverage will resume when you return to active payroll status and with the filing of an application, as is the case for any return from authorized leave of absence.
