Montana Code 20-25-1304. Functions of advisory committee
20-25-1304. Functions of advisory committee. (1) The commissioner shall consult with the advisory committee before modifying Montana university system group benefits plans or before adjusting employee premium levels.
Terms Used In Montana Code 20-25-1304
- Advisory committee: means the Montana university system interunit benefits advisory committee established in 2-15-1530. See Montana Code 20-25-1302
- Commissioner: means the commissioner of higher education created by Article X, section 9, subsection (2), of the Montana constitution and 2-15-1506. See Montana Code 20-1-101
- Group benefits: means group hospitalization, health, medical, surgical, disability, life, and other related group benefits provided to employees and dependents of the Montana university system. See Montana Code 20-25-1302
- System: means the Montana university system. See Montana Code 20-1-101
- University: means the university of Montana-Missoula. See Montana Code 20-1-101
(2)The advisory committee shall meet at least semiannually to:
(a)review the existing employee group benefits plans;
(b)review claims experience, projections, and problems;
(c)recommend changes in plan design;
(d)recommend employee premium rates; and
(e)advise the commissioner on employee group benefits matters.
(3)The advisory committee is the exclusive means by which collective bargaining agents may participate in the design or modification of group benefits plans and the establishment of employee premium levels.