November 24, 1981
(Opinion issued in letter form; name and address deleted)
Re: Opinion of Trustees
Resolution of Dispute
Case No. 263
This is in reference to your request for an opinion with respect to your eligibility for health and other non-pension benefits during your period of continuation of coverage after you were laid off by your Employer.
The evidence in file shows that you last worked for the Employer during March 1980. The Employer had reported 2,030 hours of classified work for you during the 24-month period immediately prior to your last date of work.
Article III, E (1) (a) of the Employer’s Benefit Plan provides that an Employee who had worked 2,000 or more hours within the 24-month period immediately prior to his last day worked before being laid off, is eligible for continuation of health, vision care, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance coverage from the date last worked for the balance of the month plus 12 months.
Based on the facts stated above, it is the opinion of the Trustees that the Employer is responsible for the provision of health and other non-pension benefits for you and your dependents from March 27, 1980 through March 31, 1981.
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Harrison Combs, Chairman
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John J. O’Connell, Trustee
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Paul R. Dean, Trustee