Leave without pay

An employee on an approved leave without pay may elect to continue coverage for the periods specified in the plans for life insurance, health, dental, vision, or prescription drug coverages by paying the full premium to the agency. An eligible employee electing not to continue coverage during a leave of absence is entitled to renew coverage for the first of the month following the month that the employee has returned to work if the employee submits an application for coverage within the first thirty-one days of returning to work. An eligible employee failing to submit an application for coverage within the first thirty-one days of returning to work or eligibility for a special enrollment period, may enroll during the annual open enrollment. Upon a showing of good cause, the executive director may waive the thirty-one day application requirement.