CWA 1104/GSEU/ContractIndex/Appendix A-1: Health Insurance for Visa Holders

From CGEU

March 17, 1994

Ms. Anna Geronimo, President Graduate Student Employees Union/ Communications Workers of America, Local 1188

Dear Ms. Geronimo:

This shall confirm our mutual understanding regarding health insurance coverage for employees who are visa holders.

  1.

     Domestic students, permanent residents and resident aliens may enroll in the SUNY Sponsored Graduate Student Employee Health Insurance Plan (SEHP) if they meet the eligibility requirements for an employer contribution.
  2.

     SUNY J1 and J2 visa holders who meet the eligibility requirements for an employer contribution must enroll for coverage under the State University of New York Medical Insurance Program for International Students and Scholars subject to the coverage requirements of federal regulations. The State University of New York may waive this requirement to enroll if the J1/J2 visa holder provides proof of other coverage that, in the State University's judgment, meets or exceeds the federal requirements.
  3.

     Other than those specified in paragraphs a and b above, all other visa holders who meet the eligibility requirements for an employer contribution must enroll in the SEHP. The State University may waive this requirement to enroll if the visa holder can show proof of other coverage that, in the State University's judgment, meets or exceeds the coverage provided by the SEHP.

Please sign the enclosed copy of this letter and return it to me for my files.

Sincerely,

Joseph M. Bress Director Governor's Office of Employee Relations

Countersigned for GSEU:

Anna Geronimo, President Graduate Student Employees Union/ Communications Workers of America, Local 1188