26.1 The Employer will contribute an amount equal to eighty-eight percent (88%) of the total weighted average of the health care premium for each bargaining unit employee eligible for insurance each month, as determined by the Public Employees Benefits Board annually for benefits in calendar year 2008 and calendar year 2009, respectively.
26.2 The Employer will pay the entire premium costs for each bargaining unit employee for basic life, basic long-term disability and dental insurance coverage.
26.3 The Employer will participate in the State of Washington set aside of $20,000,000 in the public employees' and retirees' insurance account to be used only for the benefit of the Employer and proportionately for represented and non-represented employees in the event the health care costs increase more than the trends assumed under this agreement; and this account will not be used to expand benefits or to reduce the average employee share of medical insurance premium cost for the total weighted average of the health care premium to less than twelve percent (12%).
26.4 At the time of the new employee orientation the nurse will be given information (including enrollment forms) as approved by the State Employees Benefits Board, concerning medical, dental, vision, accident and long-term disability insurances, information on the retirement plan, and the availability of Health Maintenance Organization alternatives.
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