As a result of the Cooperating Railway Labor Organizations’ 2012 Agreement with the National Railway Labor Conference, the employee cost-sharing contribution under the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan remains frozen at $198 until June 30, 2016.
However, In accordance with the provisions of the 2011 National Agreement covering freight railroads, adjustments are allowed to the employee monthly cost-sharing contribution amount. In particular, the formula set out in the National Agreement provides that the employee cost-sharing contributions amount shall be adjusted so as to equal the lessor of 15% of the Carriers' monthly payment rate for 2016 or $230 unless otherwise mutually agreed to by the parties during negotiations.
Be advised that effective July 1, 2016, the employee cost-sharing contribution will be 15% of the 2016 rate renewal health and welfare payment calculations or $228.89.
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