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May
31

Contract Info Meeting Schedule / Voting

The following is the list of informational meetings being held for explanation of the contract.

Wed June 1st
9:00am
6:00pm
8:00pm

Thurs June 2nd
9:00am
6:00pm
8:00pm

Sunday June 5th
3:00pm

Ratification voting will be Held in the union hall 9:00am-6:00pm Monday through Friday till June 17th (concluding at 1:00pm)

Any questions please call the Union office 401-946-2323

May
30

2016 IBEW New England MOU

May 29, 2016
2016 COMMON ISSUES
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

Between

VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC.
VERIZON ADVANCED DATA INC.
VERIZON AVENUE CORP.
VERIZON CORPORATE SERVICES CORP.
VERIZON SERVICES CORP.

AND

INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, AFL-CIO
LOCALS 2222, 2313, 2320, 2321, 2322, 2323, 2324, 2325, 2327

This Memorandum of Understanding (the “2016 MOU”) is agreed to by and between the above-named companies (herein the “Company” or “Companies,” as context requires) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Locals 2222, 2313, 2320, 2321, 2322, 2323, 2324, 2325 and 2327 (hereinafter the “Union” or “IBEW”) with respect to the following IBEW-represented bargaining units:
1. IBEW Plant (Verizon New England Inc., VADI, Verizon Avenue, VCSC and VSC)

2. IBEW Traffic (Verizon New England Inc. and VSC)

3. IBEW Accounting (Verizon New England Inc., VCSC and VSC)

4. IBEW Sales (Verizon New England Inc., VADI, VCSC and VSC)

New collective bargaining agreements covering the above-named bargaining units (including without limitation this 2016 MOU, to the extent the parties have not specified different effective dates in provisions of this 2016 MOU) will become effective immediately upon ratification of this 2016 MOU (“Effective Date”) and will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on August 3, 2019. This 2016 MOU will become effective if, and only if, ratified by the combined results of the voting in the bargaining units in the Companies represented by IBEW no later than thirty calendar days after the date of this 2016 MOU.
Each of the new collective bargaining agreements will consist of the provisions of the existing agreements, including the provisions of the 2012 Common Issues Memorandum of Understanding Between Verizon New England Inc., Verizon Advanced Data, Inc., Verizon Avenue Inc., Verizon Corporate Services Corp., and Verizon Services Corp. and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL-CIO, Locals 2222, 2313, 2320, 2321, 2322, 2323, 2324, 2325 and 2327 effective October 19, 2012 (“2012 MOU”), which shall be deemed extended to the Effective Date, and all attachments to the 2012 MOU that were valid and enforceable immediately prior to the Effective Date, as modified by the applicable provisions of this 2016 MOU and by provisions agreed to at local bargaining tables. All letters of agreement in the parties’ 2012 collective bargaining agreements (including without limitation the 2012 MOU), all letters of agreement in the parties’ 2012 collective bargaining agreements, and all local agreements that were valid and enforceable immediately prior to the Effective Date, will remain in full force and effect, unless the terms of such letters of agreement have been modified or eliminated by this 2016 MOU or by the parties’ collective bargaining agreements (including without limitation terms agreed to at local bargaining tables). All letters of agreement or provisions in the parties’ 2012 collective bargaining agreements (including without limitation the 2012 MOU and all attachments to the 2012 MOU) that contain an expiration date of August 1, 2015 will be changed to reflect an expiration date of August 3, 2019 unless the parties have expressly agreed to a different expiration date or that such letters or provisions will not remain in effect. All letters of agreement or provisions in the parties’ 2012 collective bargaining agreements (including without limitation the 2012 MOU and all attachments to the 2012 MOU) that were valid and enforceable immediately prior to the Effective Date that contain dates other than expiration dates will be changed as necessary to ensure the continued enforceability of such agreements unless the parties have expressly agreed that such letters or provisions will not remain in effect. Provisions of this 2016 MOU, including the attachments, will be incorporated, by reference or otherwise, into the appropriate collective bargaining agreements.
To the extent that any provision of this 2016 MOU is inconsistent with or contrary to any provision of the 2012 MOU, any local collective bargaining agreement, or any other agreement, policy or past practice, such 2016 MOU provision will govern and will supersede the inconsistent or contrary provision of the 2012 MOU, any local collective bargaining agreement, or any other agreement, policy or past practice, except that a written agreement regarding a specific term newly agreed to, modified or eliminated in 2015-2016 negotiations at a local bargaining table will govern and supersede an inconsistent or contrary provision in this 2016 MOU with respect to that specific term if the local parties specify in such specific term that it supersedes the 2016 MOU.

Dated:

FOR THE COMPANIES

FOR INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS

By:
By:
PATRICK PRINDEVILLE
Chairperson, Common Issues Bargaining

Business Manager – Local 2222

By:

Business Manager – Local 2313

By:

Business Manager – Local 2322

By:

Business Manager – Local 2323

By:

Business Manager – Local 2320

By:

Business Manager – Local 2321

By:

Business Manager – Local 2324

By:

Business Manager – Local 2325

By:

Business Manager – Local 2327

May 29, 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

I.WAGES1
II.COST-OF-LIVING1
III.CORPORATE PROFIT SHARING1
IV.RATIFICATION BONUS2
V.PENSION BENEFIT AND OTHER CHANGES2
VI.401(K) PLAN PROVISIONS AND CHANGES4
VII.FAMILY CARE LEAVE4
VIII.BENEFITS5
IX.SHARING OF CALLS AMONG CENTERS35
X.TUITION ASSISTANCE42
XI.WORK AND FAMILY43
XII.SPECIAL ENHANCED INCOME PROTECTION PLAN43
XIII.ADDITIONAL CENTER JOBS AGREEMENT45
XIV.2016 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT46
XV.LETTER REGARDING TRANSFER OF IDC SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES TO CFS46
XVI.LETTER REGARDING STRESS RELIEF46
XVII.DURATION46

ATTACHMENTS

1.Change In Eligibility – Same Sex Domestic Partnerships
2.TAP – Excluded Studies Chart
3.Additional Center Jobs Agreement
4.2016 Memorandum of Agreement
5.Transfer of IDC Service Representatives to CFS

6.Stress Letter
ii

May 29, 2016
I. WAGES
THE SCHEDULE OF WAGE INCREASES FOR THE TERM OF THIS 2016 MOU WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:
Effective Date

The first Sunday after the Effective Date
3% increase applied to all steps of the basic wage schedule
The first Sunday following the first annual anniversary of the Effective Date
2.50% increase applied to all steps of the basic wage schedule
The first Sunday following the second annual anniversary of the Effective Date
2.50% increase applied to all steps of the basic wage schedule
The first Sunday following the third annual anniversary of the Effective Date
2.50% increase applied to all steps of the basic wage schedule

II. COST-OF-LIVING
The Company will continue the Cost-of-Living provisions set forth in Section II of the 2008 MOU during the term of this 2016 MOU. Notwithstanding the continuation of these provisions, there will be no cost-of-living adjustment during the term of this 2016 MOU.
III. CORPORATE PROFIT SHARING
The Corporate Profit Sharing (“CPS”) Plan is modified as follows:
(a)The CPS plan will provide awards for results in calendar years 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 with the awards payable in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
(b)The “Standard” CPS Distribution will be as follows:
Performance Year
Standard CPS Distribution
Year Payable
2015*
$500
2016
2016
$500
2017
2017
$500
2018
2018
$500
2019

*The Company distributed the CPS Award for Performance Year 2015 prior to the Effective Date.

(C)NOTWITHSTANDING PARAGRAPHS (A) AND (B) ABOVE, THE MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION FOR PERFORMANCE YEARS 2015, 2016, 2017 AND 2018 WILL BE $700, SUBJECT IN ALL CASES TO PRORATING UNDER SECTION 3.
IIII. RATIFICATION BONUS
A one-time, single Ratification Bonus payment of $1,000 will be paid within thirty (30) days after ratification of this 2016 MOU to full-time and part-time Regular and Temporary employees on payroll as of the ratification date. Ratification Bonus payments will be subject to all applicable federal, state and local tax withholdings. These payments will only be included in calculations relating to Union dues, or their equivalent, as authorized by the employee and the Union. Ratification Bonus payments will not be included in wages for computations of overtime, benefits or for any other purpose.
V. PENSION BENEFIT AND OTHER CHANGES
A. PENSION PLAN CHANGES.
The New York and New England Associate component of the Pension Plan will be amended for pension eligible associates covered by this 2016 MOU as follows:
IF A NON-MARRIED, VESTED PARTICIPANT DIES PRIOR TO HIS OR HER PENSION COMMENCEMENT DATE WITHOUT HAVING DESIGNATED A PENSION BENEFICIARY, THE PENSION PLAN WILL PAY A LUMP SUM TO THE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED PARTICIPANT EQUAL TO THE AMOUNT THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN PAID TO A BENEFICIARY IF THERE HAD BEEN A DESIGNATED PENSION BENEFICIARY OF THE SAME AGE AS THE PARTICIPANT AT THE TIME OF THE PARTICIPANT’S DEATH.
B. PENSION LUMP SUM CASHOUT.
An associate covered by the cashout program set forth in the 2008 MOU who separates from service during the term of this 2016 MOU, with eligibility for a vested pension or a service pension, will be eligible to receive his or her vested pension or service pension under the Pension Plan as a total lump-sum cashout. The terms of the cashout program will be the same as the terms of the cashout program set forth in the 2008 MOU for the period ending August 6, 2011, except that the GATT lump sum basis will be revised as described below effective 180 days after the Effective Date. The revised GATT lump sum basis will be the same as the GATT lump sum basis in the 2008 MOU, except the mortality table will be based on “the applicable mortality table” pursuant to section 417(e) of the Internal Revenue Code in effect for 2016. The mortality table for the revised GATT lump sum basis will not be updated even if the mortality table pursuant to section 417(e) of the Internal Revenue Code is updated. The revised GATT lump sum basis will be effective for pension commencement dates on and after the date that is 180 days after the Effective Date. In addition, the GATT lump sum basis will be modified in this same manner with respect to anyone else eligible for a pension lump sum who has not commenced that pension by the effective date of the revised GATT lump sum basis.
C. Pension Band Increases.
The New York and New England Associate component of the Pension Plan will be amended to provide for increases in the Pension Band Amounts by the “Percentage Increase” amounts shown below for pension eligible associates whose “Pension Effective Date” (which is the first day following the last day on the payroll) is on or after the corresponding “Pension Band Effective Date” shown below. In addition, the amendment will provide for the acceleration of the next scheduled Percentage Increase under this 2016 MOU for pension eligible associates who leave the service of the Company pursuant to a Special Enhanced Income Protection Plan (“Special EIPP”) under Section XII of this 2016 MOU.

Pension Band Effective Date
Percentage Increase
Ninety (90) Days After Ratification (“Pension Increase Date”)
1%
First Anniversary of Pension Increase Date
1%
Second Anniversary of Pension Increase Date
1%

VI. 401(K) PLAN PROVISIONS AND CHANGES
The Associate 401(k) Savings Plan will be amended effective within ninety (90) days following the Effective Date, to increase the maximum employee contributions from 16% to 25% of Compensation as defined in the Plan for any combination of pre-tax, after-tax and/or Roth 401(k) contributions.
VII. FAMILY CARE LEAVE
A.AS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE 2016 MOU:
1. THE MINIMUM DURATION OF ANY PERIOD OF FAMILY CARE LEAVE (“FCL”) WILL BE THREE (3) CALENDAR DAYS;
2. EMPLOYEES ON FCL MAY REQUEST TO RETURN TO WORK PRIOR TO THE APPROVED EXPIRATION DATE OF THE LEAVE AND THE COMPANY MAY, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, APPROVE OR DENY SUCH REQUESTS;
3.IF ANY EMPLOYEE ON FCL REQUESTS TO RETURN TO WORK BECAUSE THE FAMILY MEMBER THAT HE/SHE HAS CARED FOR UNDER FCL HAS DIED, THAT REQUEST WILL BE APPROVED;
4.IF AN EMPLOYEE IS ELIGIBLE FOR FCL AND IS ALSO ELIGIBLE FOR LEAVE UNDER ANY APPLICABLE LAW, OR OTHER PLAN OR POLICY, TO THE EXTENT THAT FCL AND ANY OF THOSE LEAVES DO NOT ALREADY RUN CONCURRENTLY THEN TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FCL AND ANY AND ALL OTHER LEAVES WILL RUN CONCURRENTLY; AND
5. IF AN EMPLOYEE TAKES LEAVE UNDER ANY APPLICABLE LAW, OR OTHER PLAN OR POLICY AND THE REASON FOR AN EMPLOYEE’S LEAVE UNDER ANY APPLICABLE LAW, OR OTHER PLAN OR POLICY, IS A REASON THAT WOULD QUALIFY FOR FCL, TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THAT LEAVE WILL REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF AN EMPLOYEE’S AVAILABLE FCL, REGARDLESS OF THE INCREMENT OF THE LEAVE TAKEN.
VIII. BENEFITS
1.CONTINUATION OF BENEFIT PLANS

The following employee benefit plans are continued in effect through the term of this 2016 MOU in accordance with their existing terms and the changes agreed to in this 2016 MOU.

Verizon Adoption Reimbursement Program for New York and New England Associates

Verizon Anticipated Disability Program for New York and New England Associates

Verizon Sickness and Accident Disability Benefit Plan for New England Associates

Verizon Sickness and Accident Disability Benefit Plan for New York Associates

Verizon Accidental Death and Dismemberment Plan for New York and New England Associates

Verizon Alternate Choice Plan for New York and New England Associates

Verizon Savings and Security Plan for New York and New England Associates

Verizon Dependent Care Spending Account for New York and New England Associates

Verizon Dependent Group Life Insurance Plan for New York and New England Associates

Verizon Health Care Spending Account for New York and New England Associates

Verizon Income Protection Plan for New York and New England Associates

Verizon Long Term Care Insurance Plan for New York and New England Associates

Verizon Long Term Disability Plan for New York and New England Associates

Verizon Medical Expense Plan for New York and New England Associates

Verizon Dental Expense Plan for New York and New England Associates

Verizon Group Life Insurance Plan for New York and New England Associates

Verizon Vision Care Plan for New York and New England Associates (including VDT User Eyecare Program).

Verizon Pension Plan for Associates (to the extent that it covers New York and New England Associates)

Verizon Post-1995 Collectively Bargained Retiree Health Plan (Pre-1993 Retirees)

Verizon Post-1995 Collectively Bargained Retiree Health Plan (Post-1992 Retirees)

2.CHANGES TO EXISTING HEALTH CARE AND LIFE INSURANCE BENEFITS, INCLUDING PRESCRIPTION DRUG AND DENTAL AND VISION COVERAGE, FOR ACTIVE ASSOCIATES

The provisions of the Verizon Medical Expense Plan for New York and New England Associates (the “VMEP”) regarding medical and prescription drug benefits, the Verizon Alternate Choice Plan for New York and New England Associates (a component or subplan of the VMEP), the Verizon Dental Expense Plan for New York and New England Associates (“VDEP”) regarding dental benefits, the Verizon Vision Care Plan for New York and New England Associates (including VDT User Eye Care Program) (“VVCP”) regarding vision benefits, and the Verizon Dependent Group Life Insurance Plan for New York and New England Associates regarding life insurance benefits for active associates who participate in the VMEP, VDEP, VVCP and the Verizon Dependent Group Life Insurance Plan for New York and New England Associates will be amended as follows effective August 1, 2016, except where otherwise noted:
A.Changes to VDEP and VVCP.
Effective as of the Effective Date, Section 3.3 of the VDEP and Section 3.3 of the VVCP regarding the election of dental and/or vision coverage for newly hired associates shall be amended so that the waiting period for eligibility for coverage shall no longer apply. A newly hired associate will have thirty-one (31) days from the associate’s date of hire to elect coverage under the VDEP or the VVCP. If the associate elects coverage within such thirty-one (31) day period or if the associate is defaulted into coverage under the terms of the VDEP or the VVCP, coverage shall be effective as of the associate’s date of hire and such associate will be required to pay his or her portion of the cost of coverage, to the extent applicable, commencing with the first date of coverage.
B.Dependent Eligibility Changes.
Effective as of the Effective Date, the eligibility rules applicable to same sex domestic partners under the VMEP, VDEP, VVCP and the Verizon Dependent Group Life Insurance Plan for New York and New England Associates will be modified as set forth in Attachment 1.
C.Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit Changes Applicable to VMEP.
The provisions of the VMEP regarding medical benefits and prescription drug coverage
for active associates who participate in the VMEP shall be amended as set forth in this Section VIII.2.C. of this 2016 MOU.
Effective as of the Effective Date, Section 3.3 of the VMEP regarding the election of medical and prescription drug coverage for newly hired associates shall be amended so that the waiting period during which associates must pay the full cost of coverage shall no longer apply. A newly hired associate will have thirty-one (31) days from the associate’s date of hire to elect coverage under the VMEP. If the associate elects coverage within such thirty-one (31) day period or if the associate is defaulted into coverage under the terms of the VMEP after failing to make a timely election, coverage shall be effective as of the associate’s date of hire and such associate will be required to pay his or her portion of the cost of coverage commencing with the first date of coverage.
1)HCN Benefit Changes. The medical benefits provided to associates and their eligible dependents enrolled in the HCN Option on and after August 1, 2016 will be as described in the VMEP, with the following modifications:

a. Maximum Allowed Amount (“MAA”). The MAA will be defined as 240% of the national Medicare schedule. (Amend the following section of the VMEP: Section 2.)

b. Deductible. For associates and their eligible dependents enrolled in the HCN Option, an annual deductible will apply for covered services or supplies obtained on an in-network basis of $250 for 2016, $275 for 2017, $325 for 2018 and $345 for 2019 per individual and $625 for 2016, $687.50 for 2017, $812.50 for 2018 and $862.50 for 2019 per family. For associates and their eligible dependents enrolled in the HCN Option, an annual deductible will apply for covered services or supplies obtained on an out-of-network basis of $775 for 2016, $825 for 2017, $900 for 2018 and $960 for 2019 per individual and $1,937.50 for 2016, $2,062.50 for 2017, $2,250 for 2018 and $2,400 for 2019 per family. Expenses that apply towards the deductible are aggregated between in-network and out-of-network expenses to reach the applicable deductible. The family annual deductible is satisfied when any combination of individual family member deductibles equals the applicable family annual deductible within a calendar year; however, an enrolled associate or eligible dependent will never satisfy more than his or her own individual amounts. (Amend the following section of the VMEP: Section 6.1.1.)

c. Out-of-Pocket Maximum. The out-of-pocket expense maximum applicable to covered services or supplies obtained on an in-network basis under the HCN Option during any calendar year will be $1,400 for 2016, $1,550 for 2017, $1,700 for 2018 and $1,815 for 2019 per individual and $3,500 for 2016, $3,875 for 2017, $4,250 for 2018 and $4,537.50 for 2019 per family. The out-of-pocket expense maximum applicable to covered services or supplies obtained on an out-of-network basis under the HCN Option during any calendar year will be $2,300 for 2016, $2,600 for 2017, $2,800 for 2018 and $2,990 for 2019 per individual and $5,750 for 2016, $6,500 for 2017, $7,000 for 2018 and $7,475 for 2019 per family. Expenses that apply towards the out-of-pocket maximum are aggregated between in-network and out-of-network expenses to reach the applicable out-of-pocket maximum. The family annual out-of-pocket maximums can be satisfied by any combination of family members within a calendar year; however, an enrolled associate or eligible dependent will never satisfy more than his or her own individual amounts. Amounts paid towards the deductible will apply towards the annual out-of-pocket maximum. (Amend the following section of the VMEP: Section 6.1.4.)

d. Covered Medical Services and Supplies.

i. Physicians’ Services. The Company will implement a copay of $30 for each specialist’s home or office visit on an in-network basis. Primary care physician’s or specialist’s home and office visits will be covered on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA after the deductible is met. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.1.2 and 6.1.3.)

ii.Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy, Electroshock Therapy and Hemodialysis. The Company will implement a copay of $30 for each visit for radiation therapy, chemotherapy, electroshock therapy and hemodialysis provided in a specialist’s office on an in-network basis. Radiation therapy, chemotherapy, electroshock therapy and hemodialysis performed at an outpatient facility will be covered after the deductible is met on an in-network basis at 90% of the NNF. Radiation therapy, chemotherapy, electroshock therapy and hemodialysis provided in a physician’s office or at an outpatient facility will be covered on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA after the deductible is met. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.1.2 and 6.1.3.)

iii.Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy. The Company will implement a copay of $20 for each outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy visit on an in-network basis. Outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy facility charges will be covered after the deductible is met on an in-network basis at 90% of the NNF. Provider and facility charges for outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy will be covered on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA after the deductible is met. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.1.2, 6.1.3 and 9.13.)

iv.Chiropractic Services. The Company will continue to implement a copay of $20 for each visit with a licensed chiropractor on an in-network basis. Coverage for services with a licensed chiropractor will be covered on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA after the deductible is met. The maximum benefit payable for covered chiropractic services will be limited to $750 per plan year per individual, regardless of whether coverage is provided in-network or out-of-network. (Amend the following sections of VMEP: Sections 6.1.2, 6.1.3 and 9.4.)

v. Home Health Care. Home health care will be covered on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA after the deductible is met. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.1.3 and 7.2.)

vi.Inpatient Hospital Services. Semi-private hospital room and board will be covered after the deductible is met on an in-network basis at 90% of the NNF; and, after the deductible is met on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA. Any in-patient hospital physician’s visits, newborn baby care, x-rays, diagnostic laboratory tests and other medically necessary ancillary services and supplies provided during a covered hospital confinement will be covered after the deductible is met on an in-network basis at 90% of the NNF; and, after the deductible is met on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.1.3, 7.1 and 9.9.)

vii.Maternity and Newborn Care. The Company will continue to implement a copay of $20 for maternity care (pre- and post-natal), at the initial visit only, on an in-network basis. Maternity care (pre- and post-natal) will be covered after the deductible is met on an in-network basis at 90% of the NNF; and, after the deductible is met on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA. Birthing center charges will be covered after the deductible is met on an in-network basis at 90% of the NNF; and, after the deductible is met on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA. Newborn baby care will be covered after the deductible is met on an in-network basis at 90% of the NNF; and, after the deductible is met on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.1.2, 6.1.3 and 9.9.)

viii.Skilled Nursing Facility Services. Care in a skilled nursing facility will be covered on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA after the deductible is met. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.1.3 and 7.2.)

ix.Hospice Care. Hospice care will be covered on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA after the deductible is met. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.1.3 and 7.2.)

x. Surgery and Anesthesia.

– Inpatient surgery will be covered after the deductible is met on an in-network basis at 90% of the NNF; and, after the deductible is met on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA. (Amend the following section of the VMEP: Section 6.1.3.)

– The Company will implement a copay of $30 for each outpatient surgery performed in a specialist’s office on an in-network basis. Outpatient surgery performed in a facility will be covered after the deductible is met on an in-network basis at 90% of the NNF; and, after the deductible is met in a physician’s office or in a facility on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.1.2, 6.1.3 and 8.5.)

– Anesthesia will be covered after the deductible is met on an in-network basis at 90% of the NNF; and, after the deductible is met on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA. (Amend the following section of the VMEP: Section 6.1.3.)

– The Company will implement a copay of $30 for each second opinion provided by a specialist on an in-network basis. (Amend the following section of the VMEP: Section 6.1.2.)

xi.Emergency Care. The Company will implement a copay of $100 for 2016, $110 for 2017, $120 for 2018 and $130 for 2019 for each in-network or out-of-network visit to an emergency room. However, the applicable emergency room copay will be waived if the associate or eligible dependent is admitted to the hospital. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.1.2 and 6.1.3.)

xii.Urgent Care. The Company will implement a copay of $30 for each in-network or out-of-network visit to an urgent care facility. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.1.2 and 6.1.3.)

xiii.Ambulance Services. Ambulance services for emergency services will be covered after the deductible is met on an in-network and out-of-network basis at 90% of the submitted amount. Ambulance services for non-emergency services will be covered on an in-network basis at 80% of the NNF after the deductible is met; and, on an out-of-network basis at 80% of the MAA after the deductible is met. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.1.3 and 9.1.)

xiv.Durable Medical Equipment and Prosthetic Devices. Durable medical equipment (DME) and prosthetic devices will be covered after the deductible is met on an in-network basis at 90% of the NNF; and, after the deductible is met on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA. Pre-certification on an in-network and out-of-network basis will be required if the cost of purchase or rental of durable medical equipment, or the cost of a prosthetic device, is more than $5,000. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.1.3, 9.7 and 9.18.)

xv.Infertility Treatment. Advanced reproduction technologies and fertility treatments will be covered after the deductible is met on an in-network basis at 90% of the NNF. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.1.3 and 9.19.)

xvi. Covered Mental Health/Substance Abuse Services and Supplies. Mental health/substance abuse services and supplies will be covered as follows:

– Inpatient mental health care and substance abuse treatment will be covered after the deductible is met on an in-network basis at 90% of the NNF; and, after the deductible is met on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA. Precertification will be required regardless of whether coverage is provided in-network or out-of-network. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.1.3, 6.3 and 11.4.)

– Outpatient mental health care and substance abuse treatment will be covered on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA after the deductible is met. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.1.2, 6.1.3, 6.3 and 11.4.)

xvii. Radiology and Diagnostic Laboratory Tests. For outpatient radiology and diagnostic laboratory tests on an in-network basis, the Company will implement a copay of $30 for each visit if performed in a specialist’s office. Outpatient radiology and diagnostic laboratory tests will be covered on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA after the deductible is met. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.1.2, 6.1.3 and 9.6.)

2)Health Care PPO Benefit Changes. The medical benefits provided to associates and their eligible dependents enrolled in the Health Care PPO Option on and after August 1, 2016 will be as described in the VMEP, with the following modifications:

a. Maximum Allowed Amount. The MAA will be defined as 240% of the national Medicare schedule. (Amend the following section of the VMEP: Section 2.)

b. Deductible. For associates and their eligible dependents enrolled in the Health Care PPO Option, an annual deductible will apply for covered services or supplies obtained on an in-network basis of $525 for 2016, $575 for 2017, $625 for 2018 and $670 for 2019 per individual and $1,312.50 for 2016, $1,437.50 for 2017, $1,562.50 for 2018 and $1,675 for 2019 per family. For associates and their eligible dependents enrolled in the Health Care PPO Option, an annual deductible will apply for covered services or supplies obtained on an out-of-network basis of $775 for 2016, $825 for 2017, $900 for 2018 and $960 for 2019 per individual and $1,937.50 for 2016, $2,062.50 for 2017, $2,250 for 2018 and $2,400 for 2019 per family. Expenses that apply towards the deductible are aggregated between in-network and out-of-network expenses to reach the applicable deductible. The family annual deductible is satisfied when any combination of individual family member deductibles equals the applicable family annual deductible within a calendar year; however, an enrolled associate or eligible dependent will never satisfy more than his or her own individual amounts. (Amend the following section of the VMEP: Section 6.2.1.)

c. Out-of-Pocket Maximum. The out-of-pocket expense maximum applicable to covered services or supplies obtained on an in-network basis under the Health Care PPO Option during any calendar year will be $1,400 for 2016, $1,550 for 2017, $1,700 for 2018 and $1,815 for 2019 per individual and $3,500 for 2016, $3,875 for 2017, $4,250 for 2018 and $4,537.50 for 2019 per family. The out-of-pocket expense maximum applicable to covered services or supplies obtained on an out-of-network basis under the Health Care PPO Option during any calendar year will be $2,300 for 2016, $2,600 for 2017, $2,800 for 2018 and $2,990 for 2019 per individual and $5,750 for 2016, $6,500 for 2017, $7,000 for 2018 and $7,475 for 2019 per family. Expenses that apply towards the out-of-pocket maximum are aggregated between in-network and out-of-network expenses to reach the applicable out-of-pocket maximum. The family annual out-of-pocket maximums can be satisfied by any combination of family members within a calendar year; however, an enrolled associate or eligible dependent will never satisfy more than his or her own individual amounts. Amounts paid towards the deductible will apply towards the annual out-of-pocket maximum. (Amend the following section of the VMEP: Section 6.2.3.)

d. Covered Medical Services and Supplies.

i. Physicians’ Services. The Company will implement a copay of $25 for each specialist’s home or office visit on an in-network basis. Physician’s office visits will be covered on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA after the deductible is met. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.2, 6.2.2, 6.2.4 and 9.14.)

ii.Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy, Electroshock Therapy and Hemodialysis. The Company will implement a copay of $25 for each visit for radiation therapy, chemotherapy, electroshock therapy and hemodialysis provided in a specialist’s office on an in-network basis. Radiation therapy, chemotherapy, electroshock therapy and hemodialysis provided at an outpatient facility will be covered after the deductible is met on an in-network basis at 90% of the NNF. Radiation therapy, chemotherapy, electroshock therapy and hemodialysis provided in a physician’s office or performed at a hospital outpatient facility will be covered after the deductible is met on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.2.2, 6.2.4 and 9.20.)

iii.Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy. The Company will implement a copay of $20 for each outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy visit on an in-network basis. Outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy facility charges will be covered on an in-network basis at 90% of the NNF after the deductible is met. Provider and facility charges for outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy will be covered on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA after the deductible is met. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.2.2, 6.2.4 and 9.13.)

iv.Chiropractic Services. The Company will continue to implement a copay of $20 for services with a licensed chiropractor on an out-of-network basis. The maximum benefit payable for services with a licensed chiropractor will be limited to $60 per visit on an out-of-network basis. In addition to an associate’s responsibility for the copay, an associate will be responsible for the cost of the visit, if any, in excess of $60. Chiropractic services will continue to be subject to an aggregate limit of sixty (60) visits per plan year regardless of whether coverage is provided in-network or out-of-network (chiropractic service visits will not exceed 1 visit per day). (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.2, 6.2.2 and 9.4.)

v. Home Health Care. Home health care will be covered on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA after the deductible is met. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.2.2 and 7.2.)

vi.Inpatient Hospital Services. Semi-private hospital room and board will be covered after the deductible is met on an in-network basis at 90% of the NNF and on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA. Any in-patient hospital physician’s visits, newborn baby care, x-rays, diagnostic laboratory tests and other medically necessary ancillary services and supplies provided during a covered hospital confinement will be covered after the deductible is met on an in-network basis at 90% of the NNF and on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.2, 6.2.2, 7.1, 9.9 and 9.14.)

vii.Maternity and Newborn Care. The Company will continue to implement a copay of $20 for maternity care (pre- and post-natal), at the initial visit only, on an in-network basis. Maternity care (pre- and post-natal) will be covered after the deductible is met on an in-network basis at 90% of the NNF and on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA. Birthing center charges will be covered after the deductible is met on an in-network basis at 90% of the NNF and on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA. Newborn baby care will be covered after the deductible is met on an in-network basis at 90% of the NNF and on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.2, 6.2.2, 6.2.4, and 9.9.)

viii.Skilled Nursing Facility Services. Care in a skilled nursing facility will be covered on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA, after the deductible is met. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.2.2 and 7.2.)

ix.Hospice Care. Hospice care will be covered on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA after the deductible is met. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.2.2 and 7.2.)

x. Surgery and Anesthesia.

– Inpatient surgery will be covered after the deductible is met on an in-network basis at 90% of the NNF and on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA. (Amend the following section of the VMEP: Section 6.2.2.)

– The Company will implement a copay of $25 for each outpatient surgery performed in a specialist’s office on an in-network basis. Outpatient surgery performed in a facility will be covered after the deductible is met on an in-network basis at 90% of the NNF. Outpatient surgery performed in a physician’s office or a facility will be covered on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA after the deductible is met. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.2.2, 6.2.4 and 8.5.)

– Anesthesia will be covered after the deductible is met on an in-network basis at 90% of the NNF and on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.2.2 and 8.5.)

– The Company will implement a copay of $25 for each second opinion provided by a specialist on an in-network basis. Second opinions will be covered on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA after the deductible is met. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.2, 6.2.2, 6.2.4, and 8.4.)

xii.Urgent Care. The Company will implement a copay of $25 for each in-network or out-of-network visit to an urgent care facility. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.2, 6.2.2. and 6.2.4.)

xiii.Ambulance Services. Ambulance services for emergency services will be covered after the deductible is met on an in-network basis and out-of-network basis at 90% of the submitted amount. Ambulance services will be covered for non-emergency services on an in-network basis at 70% of the NNF and on an out-of-network basis at 70% of the MAA, in each case, after the deductible is met. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.2.2 and 9.1.)

xiv.Durable Medical Equipment and Prosthetic Devices. Durable medical equipment (DME) and prosthetic devices will be covered on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA after the deductible is met. Pre-certification on an in-network and out-of-network basis will be required if the cost of purchase or rental of durable medical equipment, or the cost of a prosthetic device, is more than $5,000. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.2.2, 9.7 and 9.18.)

xv.Infertility Treatment. Advanced reproduction technologies and fertility treatments will be covered after the deductible is met on an in-network basis at 90% of the NNF and on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.2.2 and 9.19.)

xvi.Covered Mental Health/Substance Abuse Services and Supplies. Mental health/substance abuse services and supplies will be covered as follows:

– Inpatient mental health care and substance abuse treatment will be covered after the deductible is met on an in-network basis at 90% of the NNF and on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA. Precertification will be required regardless of whether coverage is provided in-network or out-of-network. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.2.2 and 9.11.)

xvii.Radiology and Diagnostic Laboratory Tests. For outpatient radiology and diagnostic laboratory tests on an in-network basis the Company will implement a copay of $25 for each visit if performed in a specialist’s office. Outpatient radiology and diagnostic laboratory tests will be covered on an out-of-network basis at 60% of the MAA after the deductible is met. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.2, 6.2.2, 6.2.4, 8.5 and 9.6.)

xviii.Preventive Care Services. Preventive care services and routine well-baby and well-child care (pediatric exams) will be covered on an out-of-network basis at 100% of the MAA, not subject to the deductible. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: 6.1.3 and 9.16.)

3)EPO Option. (Amend the following section of the Verizon Alternate Choice Plan for New York and New England Associates: Section 4.)

a.Copay for a specialist office visit will be $30.

b.Copay for an emergency room visit will be $100 for 2016, $110 for 2017, $120 for 2018 and $130 for 2019.

4)HMO Options. (Amend the following section of the Verizon Alternate Choice Plan for New York and New England Associates: Section 4.1.)

a.Copay for a specialist office visit will be no greater than $30.

b.Copay for an emergency room visit will be no greater than $100 for 2016, $110 for 2017, $120 for 2018 and $130 for 2019.

5)Prescription Drug Benefit Changes Applicable to Associates and Eligible Dependents. The prescription drug coverage currently offered to associates and eligible dependents will be amended by the provisions outlined in Section VIII.2.C.5 of this 2016 MOU. The drugs and supplies that shall from time to time be covered under the Plan shall consist of at least the same drugs and supplies that are covered by the prescription drug plan then in effect for U.S.-based management employees of the Company and shall consist of at least the same drugs and supplies that are covered under the most prevalent formulary program of the TPA then in effect based on commercial lives covered; provided that compound drugs may be excluded only to the extent that such drugs are also excluded under the most prevalent compound exclusion program of the TPA then in effect based on commercial lives covered. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a participant may seek pre-authorization of a prescription for a compound drug that may have otherwise been excluded from the Plan. The standards and processes that will apply in that pre-authorization process, including the requirement that the participant’s doctor establish medical necessity, will be equivalent to those that apply to an appeal of the denial of a prescription for a compound drug under the Plan.

The TPA shall from time to time designate whether a covered drug is preferred or non-preferred and the manner in which prescriptions may be filled; provided that the covered drugs that are designated as preferred shall consist of at least the same drugs that are designated as preferred under the prescription drug plan then in effect for U.S.-based management employees of the Company, and shall consist of at least the same drugs that are designated as preferred under the most prevalent formulary program of the TPA then in effect based on commercial lives covered.

With respect to the prescription drug benefits offered to associates and eligible dependents on and after January 1, 2018, the Plan Administrator may from time to time designate the TPA of the prescription drug program, provided that prior to each such designation, the Plan Administrator must: (i) prior to the issuance of a request for proposals or equivalent document soliciting bids for a TPA of the prescription drug program for associates (an “Active Rx RFP”), provide members of the Advisory Committee on Health Care (the “ACHC”) the opportunity to sign a confidentiality agreement and for those who signed a confidentiality agreement, provide a copy of the proposed Active Rx RFP; (ii) provide the members of the ACHC who signed a confidentiality agreement with seven (7) days to review the Active Rx RFP and to submit comments to the Company; (iii) provide the members of the ACHC who signed a confidentiality agreement with the final Active Rx RFP at the time it is issued by the Plan Administrator; (iv) provide members of the ACHC who signed a confidentiality agreement with seven (7) days to review the bids submitted by companies in response to the Active Rx RFP and to submit comments to the Plan Administrator; however, as to bidders who object to the members of the ACHC reviewing their entire bid, members of the ACHC who signed a confidentiality agreement will be provided seven (7) days to review the participant-impacting terms of the bid; (v) consult with the ACHC regarding the designation of two finalist candidates, provided the ACHC must make itself available to consult within seventy two (72) hours of the Plan Administrator’s request; and (vi) arrange for the ACHC to meet with the two finalist candidates on dates and times designated by the candidates. Within seventy two (72) hours of the later of the dates designated by the candidates, the ACHC shall provide the Plan Administrator with its recommendation regarding which candidate to select for the designation.

If a majority of members of the ACHC cannot agree on a recommendation, the union members of the ACHC may within seventy two (72) hours of the later of the dates designated by the candidates submit their recommendation to the Plan Administrator. The Plan Administrator shall designate the insurer(s) or TPA(s) after having given due consideration to any such recommendation from the ACHC or the union members of the ACHC and must demonstrate that the designated TPA is either (a) among the three (3) largest Pharmacy Benefit Managers of group prescription drug plans measured by number of enrollees; or (b) the then-current TPA of the prescription drug program. (Amend the following sections of the VMEP: Sections 6.4, 12.3, 12.4 and 12.5.)

a.Out-of-Pocket Maximum. An annual out-of-pocket expense maximum under the Health Care PPO Option will apply to prescription drugs purchased at mail order pharmacies of $786.52 for 2016 and 2017, and for each calendar year thereafter, the annual out-of-pocket expense maximum will increase by 6% when compared to the annual out-of-pocket expense maximum for the prior year. Any expenses incurred as a result of the provisions of Section VIII.2.B.5)(b) of this 2016 MOU regarding a member paying the difference between the cost of a brand name and a generic drug when a generic equivalent is available will not count toward the out-of-pocket maximum.

b.In-Network Pharmacies. The following prescription drug coverage will apply for prescription drugs purchased at in-network pharmacies for up to a 30-day supply:

• The copay for generic drugs will be the Discounted Network Price (“DNP”) for the original prescription and each refill, with a maximum copay of $10 for 2016, 2017 and 2018, and for each calendar year thereafter, the maximum copay will increase when compared to the maximum copay for the prior calendar year by the percent equal to the percent increase in the per prescription cost of generic drugs in the prescription drug program for New York and New England active associates between the year that was three years prior and the year that was two years prior, up to a maximum of 4% (the “Generic Trend Percentage”). For example, and solely for avoidance of doubt, for calendar year 2019, the maximum copay for generic drugs will increase by the percent equal to the percent increase in the per prescription cost of generic drugs in the prescription drug program for New York and New England active associates between 2016 and 2017, up to a maximum of 4%. If between 2016 and 2017, the per prescription cost of generic drugs in the prescription drug program for New York and New England active associates increases by 3%, then the Generic Trend Percentage for 2019 shall be 3% and the 2019 maximum copay for generic drugs shall be an amount that is 3% greater than the 2018 maximum copay for generic drugs.

• The copay for brand name preferred drugs will be 20% of the DNP for the original prescription and each refill, with a maximum copay of $30 for 2016 and 2017, and for each calendar year thereafter, the maximum copay will increase when compared to the maximum copay for the prior calendar year by the percent equal to the percent increase in the per prescription cost of all non-compound brand name drugs (preferred and non-preferred) in the prescription drug program for New York and New England active associates between the year that was three years prior and the year that was two years prior, up to a maximum of 6% (the “Brand Trend Percentage”). For example, and solely for avoidance of doubt, for calendar year 2018, the maximum copay for brand name preferred drugs will increase by the percent equal to the percent increase in the per prescription cost of non-compound brand name drugs (preferred and non-preferred) in the prescription drug program for New York and New England active associates between 2015 and 2016, up to a maximum of 6%. If between 2016 and 2017, the per prescription cost of non-compound brand name drugs (preferred and non-preferred) in the prescription drug program for New York and New England active associates increases by 15%, then the Brand Trend Percentage for 2018 shall be 6% and the 2018 maximum copay for brand preferred drugs shall be an amount that is 6% greater than the 2017 maximum copay for brand preferred drugs.

• The copay for brand name non-preferred drugs will be 30% of the DNP for the original prescription and each refill, with a maximum copay of $50 for 2016 and 2017, and for each calendar year thereafter, the maximum copay will increase when compared to the maximum copay for the prior calendar year by the applicable Brand Trend Percentage. For example, and solely for avoidance of doubt, for calendar year 2018, the maximum copay for brand name non-preferred drugs will increase by the percent equal to the percent increase in the per prescription cost of non-compound brand name drugs (preferred and non-preferred) in the prescription drug program for New York and New England active associates between 2015 and 2016, up to a maximum of 6%. If between 2015 and 2016, the per prescription cost of non-compound brand name drugs (preferred and non-preferred) in the prescription drug program for New York and New England active associates increased by 20%, then the Brand Trend Percentage for 2018 shall be 6% and the 2018 maximum copay for brand non-preferred drugs shall be an amount that is 6% greater than the 2017 maximum copay for brand non-preferred drugs.

• If an associate purchases a brand name drug when a generic equivalent is available, the associate will pay an amount equal to (a) the DNP, up to a maximum of the maximum copay for the generic drug that applies for that year plus (b) 100% of the cost difference between the brand name and generic drug, and the fixed dollar maximum copays described above will not apply. If the associate’s treating physician certifies that the associate is medically unable to take the generic medication and such exception is approved by the TPA’s procedures for approval of treatment or services, then the brand name preferred or brand name non-preferred coverage will apply, as applicable.
• Once an associate has obtained three fills of the prescription from an in-network pharmacy (i.e., the initial prescription plus two refills), then the associate must use the mail order pharmacy to obtain subsequent refills of long-term prescription medications. If an associate does not use the mail order pharmacy to obtain such subsequent refills of a long-term prescription medication, an associate will be responsible for 50% of the DNP cost for subsequent refills of a long-term prescription medication. The fixed dollar maximum copays described above will not apply.
c.Out-of-Network Pharmacies. For out-of-network pharmacies, an associate will pay 100% of the cost difference between the retail cost and the DNP. In addition, an associate will pay a percentage of the DNP, as provided below. After the per person out-of-network annual deductible is met, the following prescription drug coverage will apply for prescription drugs purchased at out-of-network pharmacies for up to a 30-day supply:

• The copay for generic drugs will be 30% of the DNP for the original prescription and each refill.

• The copay for brand name preferred drugs will be 40% of the DNP for the original prescription and each refill.

• The copay for brand name non-preferred drugs will be 40% of the DNP for the original prescription and each refill.

• If an associate purchases a brand name drug when a generic equivalent is available, the associate will pay 30% of the DNP plus 100% of the cost difference between the brand name and generic drug, unless the associate’s treating physician certifies that the associate is medically unable to take the generic medication and such exception is approved by the TPA’s procedures for approval of treatment or services, then the brand name preferred or brand name non-preferred coverage will apply, as applicable.
• Once an associate has obtained three fills of the prescription from an out-of-network pharmacy (i.e., the initial prescription plus two refills), then the associate must use the mail order pharmacy to obtain subsequent refills of long-term prescription medications. If an associate does not use the mail order pharmacy to obtain such subsequent refills of a long-term prescription medication, an associate will be responsible for 50% of the DNP cost for subsequent refills of a long-term prescription medication.
d.Mail Order Pharmacy. The prescription drug coverage for mail order drugs will be as follows for up to a 90-day supply:

• The copay for generic drugs will be the DNP for the original prescription and each refill, with a maximum copay of $20 for 2016, 2017 and 2018, and for each calendar year thereafter, the maximum copay will be two times the maximum copay for that year for generic drugs purchased at in-network pharmacies.

• The copay for brand name preferred drugs will be 20% of the DNP for the original prescription and each refill, with a maximum copay of $60 for 2016 and 2017, and for each calendar year thereafter, the maximum copay will be two times the maximum copay for that year for brand name preferred drugs purchased at in-network pharmacies.

• The copay for brand name non-preferred drugs will be 30% of the DNP for the original prescription and each refill, with a maximum copay of $100 for 2016 and 2017, and for each calendar year thereafter, the maximum copay will be two times the maximum copay for that year for brand name non-preferred drugs purchased at in-network pharmacies.

6)Contributions for Medical Coverage. An associate who enrolls in the HCN Option, Health Care PPO Option, or any other option offered by the Company under the VMEP, including any one or more benefits options provided pursuant to any HMO Options described in the VMEP (“Other Medical Option”), will pay a monthly contribution on a before-tax basis towards the cost of coverage for the medical coverage category elected by such associate (“Monthly Employee Contribution”).

The Monthly Employee Contribution for the HCN Option and the Health Care PPO Option is set forth below. With respect to the Monthly Employee Contribution for any Other Medical Option offered by the Company under the VMEP, the Monthly Employee Contribution for the medical coverage category elected by such associate under such Other Medical Option may vary by option but will be no greater than the Monthly Employee Contribution for the Other Medical Option category as set forth below, which is 150% of the Monthly Employee Contribution of the HCN Option and Health Care PPO Option. An associate will be eligible for the non-tobacco user contribution rates (set forth below) for medical coverage if such associate and his or her covered dependents do not use tobacco products or satisfy a reasonable alternative standard as determined by the Company (e.g., complete an annual smoking cessation program). An associate will also be eligible to receive an annual credit of $100 in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, prorated on a pay-period basis toward the associate’s contribution for healthcare if an associate completes a health risk assessment provided by the Company. For 2016, in order to receive the credit, an associate will only be required to complete a health risk assessment provided by the Company if he/she did not previously complete one. The 2016 credit will be prorated for the period between the first date that the Monthly Employee Contribution set forth in the chart below for 2016 is in effect and December 31, 2016. The Monthly Employee Contributions that appear in the charts below for 2017, 2018 and 2019 will be annualized, will reflect an additional $.04 on an annual basis, and will apply and be prorated on a pay-period basis.

Effective on the first day of the first pay period in 2016 that the Company determines is administratively feasible, the Monthly Employee Contribution required by associates will be:

Coverage Category Elected
Health Care PPO Option and HCN Option Monthly Employee Contribution (Tobacco User Rate)
Health Care PPO Option and HCN Option Monthly Employee Contribution (Non-Tobacco User Rate)
Other Medical Option Monthly Employee Contribution (Tobacco User Rate) – Up to a maximum of the amounts below
Other Medical Option Monthly Employee Contribution (Non-Tobacco User Rate) – Up to a maximum of the amounts below
Employee Only
$134.33
$84.33
$172.33
$122.33
Employee + Family
$210.33
$160.33
$286.33
$236.33

Effective January 1, 2017, the Monthly Employee Contribution required by associates will be:

$96.33

$190.33

$140.33

Employee + Family
$234.33

$184.33

$322.33

$272.33

Effective January 1, 2018, the Monthly Employee Contribution required by associates will be:

$110.33

$211.33

$161.33

Employee + Family
$262.33

$212.33

$364.33

$314.33

Effective January 1, 2019, the Monthly Employee Contribution required by associates will be:

$118.33

$223.33

$173.33

Employee + Family
$278.33

$228.33

$388.33

$338.33

(Amend the following section of the VMEP: Section 3.)

3.HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT

A.Effective as of January 1, 2013, the Company established a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), within the meaning of IRS Notice 2002-45 and related guidance, and allocated a credit to certain eligible associates as specified in the 2012 MOU. Effective September 1, 2016, the Company will allocate a credit of $250 to the HRA for eligible “Full-Time Employees” (as such term is defined in the VMEP) as of September 1, 2016 and eligible “Part-Time Employees” (as such term is defined in the VMEP) who are working at least 17 hours per week as of September 1, 2016 and who have at least 3 months of net credited service and who are enrolled in a medical coverage option under VMEP. To the extent an eligible associate was not provided with an HRA effective January 1, 2013 and is eligible for the 2016 HRA credit under this Section VIII.3, the Company will establish an HRA for such associate. Any such Full-Time Employee or Part-Time Employee who is not enrolled in a medical coverage option under the VMEP as of September 1, 2016 (an “Opt Out Associate”) shall not be eligible for an HRA credit. Each Opt Out Associate will be paid a one time single bonus of $250 by October 1, 2016. Such bonus shall be subject to the terms applicable to the Ratification Bonus set forth in Section IV of this MOU. An associate who is hired after September 1, 2016 will not be eligible for an HRA credit.

B.Amounts credited to the HRA may be used to reimburse otherwise unreimbursed eligible medical expenses (as defined in IRC section 213(d)) for the associate and his or her eligible IRS tax dependents who are enrolled in the VMEP, provided that the HRA may not be used to reimburse the associate for any premium or contribution under the VMEP or otherwise, including any Monthly Employee Contributions or premiums for any non-Company sponsored market based medical plan option. Amounts credited to the HRA may not be used to reimburse medical expenses incurred by an associate’s dependents who are not also enrolled in a medical coverage option under the VMEP. Amounts credited to the HRA may only be used for eligible expenses incurred on or prior to December 31, 2018; accordingly, to the extent that an associate maintains a positive balance in his/her HRA after December 31, 2018, such amount shall be forfeited. Further, as required by IRS guidance, an associate is permitted to permanently opt out of and waiver future reimbursements from the HRA at least annually.

C.If prior to December 31, 2018, the associate terminates employment for any reason other than Retirement (as defined under the Pension Plan), claims incurred after the date of termination will not be eligible for reimbursement. Claims incurred before the date termination but not paid shall be eligible for reimbursement for three months following the date of termination. Any remaining balance after the run off period will be forfeited, unless the associate elects continued coverage under COBRA.

D.Upon the death of an associate, the remaining balance of his or her HRA account shall be used to reimburse claims incurred before the associate’s death for eligible medical expenses of the associate or his or her IRS tax dependents who are enrolled in a medical option under the VMEP. Claims incurred before the associate’s death but not paid shall be eligible for reimbursement for three months following the date of death. Any remaining balance after the run off period will be forfeited, unless the surviving IRS tax dependent elects continued coverage under COBRA and remains enrolled in a medical option under the VMEP. In the event an associate is on a leave of absence, he or she shall continue to be eligible for credits to and reimbursements from the HRA in the same manner as an eligible associate who is not on a leave of absence.

E.The Company will have the sole and exclusive right to determine and implement applicable administrative details with respect to the HRAs, which include, without limitation claims processing procedures, communications, and establishment of applicable COBRA rates. The HRAs will be established and operated in accordance with IRS guidance, including IRS Notice 2013-54 and IRS Notice 2015-87, and applicable law.

4.EXCISE TAX ON HIGH COST EMPLOYER-SPONSORED COVERAGE FOR EMPLOYEES

The Company shall have the full discretionary authority to amend, merge, restructure or terminate any legal plan(s) or any benefit option(s) (including without limitation, defining eligibility requirements) for the sole purpose of enabling the Company to utilize the applicable dollar limit for certain individuals who participate in a plan sponsored by an employer the majority of whose employees covered by the plan are employed to repair or install electrical or telecommunications lines, in accordance with Section 4980I(b)(3)(C)(iv) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended and any U.S. Treasury regulations or other Internal Revenue Service guidance issued thereunder; provided that such actions shall not diminish the medical benefits then offered under such legal plans or benefit options.
5.RETIREE HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE CHANGES

Except as otherwise provided below, any changes to the health care benefits and prescription drug coverage provided to active employees as set forth in Section 2 above will also be made to the health care benefits and prescription drug coverage provided to eligible retirees who retired after August 9, 1986 (“Covered Retirees”) effective at the same time such changes are effective for active employees and the applicable retiree health care plans will be amended in the same manner as those provisions are amended for active employees pursuant to Section 2 above. Any future changes to health care benefits and prescription drug coverage provided to Covered Retirees will be negotiated with the Union in the same manner as that for active employees and future retirees.

A. Changes for Covered Retirees Who Are Not Medicare Eligible.

1) Health Care PPO Option.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, for Covered Retirees and their dependents who are not Medicare eligible and who retired prior to January 1, 2017, the deductible provisions for the Health Care PPO Option set forth in Section VIII.2.C.2(b) of this 2016 MOU shall not apply. Instead, the deductible for such Covered Retirees and their eligible dependents enrolled in the Health Care PPO Option shall remain as currently provided in the VMEP.

Covered Retirees and their dependents who are not Medicare eligible and who retired after December 31, 2016 who enroll in the Health Care PPO Option will be subject to the deductible provisions in effect on the date of the Covered Retiree’s retirement.

2) HCN Option.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, for Covered Retirees and their dependents who are not Medicare eligible, the deductible provisions for the HCN Option set forth in Section VIII.2.C.1(b) of this 2016 MOU shall not apply. Instead, for 2016 and 2017, the deductible for such Covered Retirees and their eligible dependents will be as follows:

• Covered Retirees who retired on or before December 31, 2016 will have no deductible on an in-network basis. The annual deductible on an out-of-network basis will be $725.

• Covered Retirees who retired after December 31, 2016 will be subject to the deductible provisions in effect on the date of the Covered Retiree’s retirement.

The HCN Option will be eliminated effective December 31, 2017 for Covered Retirees and their dependents who are not Medicare eligible. The HCN Option will not be offered in 2018 or any subsequent plan year for Covered Retirees and their dependents who are not Medicare eligible.

B. Additional Medical Option(s) for Covered Retirees Who Are Not
Medicare Eligible.

In addition to the medical options offered to Covered Retirees and dependents who are not Medicare eligible, for 2018 and each subsequent plan year, the Company will establish and offer additional medical option(s) sponsored by the Company for such retirees and their dependents, provided that the Company and the Union have agreed on the design of such medical option(s) no later than June 30 of the year prior to the plan year in which such medical option(s) will be available. Each year beginning in 2017, the Company and the Union will discuss, through the ACHC, the design of such medical option(s) for the subsequent plan year with the goal of designing medical option(s), in which the cost of coverage is no greater than the 2016 Company Contribution Cap as defined in Section VIII.4.E.2.b(iii) of the 2012 MOU for pre-Medicare retirees in the Health Care PPO Option for the coverage category elected ($15,447 for single coverage; $30,893 for single +1 coverage; and $38,639 for family coverage). The ACHC will discuss the design of such option(s) beginning on or about May 1 of the year prior to each such plan year. The contributions for such medical option(s) shall be subject to Section VIII.4.E.2.b.(iii) of the 2012 MOU. For purposes of applying Section VIII.4.E.2.b.(iii) of the 2012 MOU in 2018 and each subsequent plan year, such option(s) shall be subject to the 2016 Company Contribution Cap for the Health Care PPO Option for the coverage category elected ($15,447 for single coverage; $30,893 for single +1 coverage; and $38,639 for family coverage). Any such additional medical option(s) will be established and operated in accordance with IRS guidance and applicable law.

C. Changes for Covered Retirees Who Are Medicare Eligible Applicable for 2016.

1)Deductibles. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for Covered Retirees and their dependents who are Medicare eligible, the deductible provisions for 2016 for the HCN Option set forth in Section VIII.2.C.1(b) of this 2016 MOU and for the Health Care PPO Option set forth in Section VIII.2.C.2(b) of this 2016 MOU shall not apply. Instead, for 2016 the deductible provisions for Covered Retirees and their eligible dependents who are Medicare eligible shall remain as currently provided in the VMEP.

2)Copays. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for Covered Retirees and their dependents who are Medicare eligible, the copays for 2016 for the HCN Option set forth in Section VIII.2.C.1.(d) of this 2016 MOU and for the Health Care PPO Option set forth in Section VIII.2.C.2(d) of this 2016 MOU shall not apply. Instead, for 2016 the copays for such Covered Retirees and their eligible dependents will be no greater than $10 for an office visit to a primary care provider (including OB-GYN), no greater than $15 for a specialist office visit and no greater than $25 for an emergency room visit, however, the applicable emergency room copay will be waived if the associate or eligible dependent is admitted to the hospital. For chiropractic services under the Health Care PPO, the copay for such Covered Retirees will be no greater than $20 for services with a licensed chiropractor on an out-of-network basis.

D.Changes for Covered Retirees Who Are Medicare Eligible Applicable Beginning January 1, 2017 – Medicare Advantage Program. Effective January 1, 2017, Medicare-eligible Covered Retirees and dependents will participate in the Company-sponsored Medicare Advantage plan(s). The Medicare Advantage plan(s) will be a fully-insured or self-insured benefit. The Company shall from time to time designate the insurer(s) or TPA(s) of the Medicare Advantage plan(s), provided that prior to each such designation, the Company must: (i) prior to the issuance of a request for proposals or equivalent document soliciting bids for a TPA or an insurer for the Medicare Advantage plan(s) (a “MA RFP”), provide members of the ACHC the opportunity to sign a confidentiality agreement and for those who signed a confidentiality agreement, provide a copy of the proposed MA RFP; (ii) provide the members of the ACHC who signed a confidentiality agreement with seven (7) days to review the MA RFP and to submit comments to the Company; (iii) provide the members of the ACHC who signed a confidentiality agreement with the final MA RFP at the time it is issued by the Company; (iv) provide members of the ACHC who signed a confidentiality agreement with seven (7) days to review the bids submitted by companies in response to the MA RFP and to submit comments to the Company; however, as to bidders who object to the members of the ACHC reviewing their entire bid, members of the ACHC who signed a confidentiality agreement will be provided seven (7) days to review the participant-impacting terms of the bid; (v) consult with the ACHC regarding the designation of two finalist candidates, provided that the ACHC must make itself available to consult within seventy two (72) hours of the Company’s request; and (vi) arrange for the ACHC to meet with the two finalist candidates on dates and times designated by the candidates. Within seventy two (72) hours of the later of the dates designated by the candidates, the ACHC shall provide the Company with its recommendation regarding which candidate to select for the designation. If a majority of members of the ACHC cannot agree on a recommendation, the union members of the ACHC may within seventy two (72) hours of the later of the dates designated by the candidates submit their recommendation to the Company. The Company shall designate the insurer(s) or TPA(s) after having given due consideration to any such recommendation from the ACHC or the union members of the ACHC and must demonstrate that the designated insurer or TPA is either (a) among the three (3) largest Group Medicare Advantage insurers measured by number of enrollees (excluding any then-current TPA of the Medicare Advantage plan(s)); (b) the current or then-current TPA of the VMEP; or (c) a then-current insurer or TPA of the Medicare Advantage plan(s).

The Medicare Advantage plan options offered to eligible Covered Retirees and dependents will provide medical benefits that are the same as those provided under the HCN Option and Health Care PPO Option on an in-network basis to active employees as set forth in Section VIII.2 of this 2016 MOU with the modifications set forth in this Section VIII.5.D. If an eligible Covered Retiree or dependent uses a provider/supplier who has “opted-out” of Medicare (i.e., does not provide services to anyone through Medicare), s/he will receive no reimbursement from the applicable Medicare Advantage plan option, unless specifically required by law, regulation or by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”). If a provider who has not “opted-out” of Medicare does not contract with the Medicare Advantage plan insurer or TPA, the coinsurance amounts under the Medicare Advantage plan options will be based on whether the provider accepts Medicare assignment and will be determined using the applicable Medicare Fee Schedule established by CMS instead of the Network Negotiated Fee.

1) HCN Benefit Changes.

a. Deductibles. There will be no deductible.

b.Out-of-Pocket Maximum. The out-of-pocket expense maximum applicable to covered services or supplies during any calendar year will be $1,050 per individual. No family out-of-pocket expense maximum will separately apply. Amounts paid toward copays for Medicare covered services will apply towards the out-of-pocket maximum.

c.Copays. The copay for an office visit to a primary care provider (including OB-GYN) will be no greater than $10. The copay for a specialist office visit will be no greater than $15. The copay for each visit to an emergency room will be $25, however, the applicable emergency room copay will be waived if the associate or eligible dependent is admitted to the hospital.

d.Chiropractic services. To the extent that chiropractic services and supplies are covered by Medicare, the copay for each visit with a licensed chiropractor will be no greater than $10 and there will not be a maximum benefit per plan year. To the extent that covered chiropractic services or supplies are not covered by Medicare, the maximum benefit payable for such covered chiropractic services will continue to be limited to $750 per plan year per individual.

e.Accidental injury dental services. Dental services or supplies will be covered to the extent such services or supplies are covered by Medicare.
f.Skilled Nursing Facility Services. Skilled nursing facility services will be subject to a 120 day limit per benefit period (as defined by Medicare).

g.Home Health Care. The limit applicable to days of service (visit) for home health care will not apply.

2)Health Care PPO Benefit Changes

a. Deductibles.
(i) For Covered Retirees an annual deductible will apply for covered services or supplies per individual as set forth below. No family annual deductible will separately apply. To the extent that a Medicare-eligible Covered Retiree’s 2015 annual individual deductible was:

• Between $25 and $54, the annual deductible will be $21 per individual.
• Between $55 and $83, the annual deductible will be $51 per individual.
• Between $84 and $99, the annual deductible will be $80 per individual.
• Between $100 and $124, the annual individual deductible will be $96 per individual.
• Between $125 and $149, the annual deductible will be $121 per individual.
• $150, the annual deductible will be $146 per individual.
• $200, the annual deductible will be $196 per individual.
• $250, the annual deductible will be $246 per individual.
• $475 or greater, the annual deductible will be $471 per individual.

(ii) Charges incurred and applied towards the deductible will be limited to charges incurred during the plan year to which the deductible applies and will not carry over from one plan year to the next.
b. Out-of-Pocket Maximum. The out-of-pocket expense maximum applicable to covered services or supplies during any calendar year will be $1,150 per individual. No family out-of-pocket expense maximum will separately apply. Amounts paid toward copays for Medicare covered services will apply towards the out-of-pocket maximum.

c. Copays. The copay for an office visit to a primary care provider (including OB-GYN) will be no greater than $10. The copay for a specialist office visit will be no greater than $15. The copay for each visit to an emergency room will be no greater than $25, however, the applicable emergency room copay will be waived if the associate or eligible dependent is admitted to the hospital.

d. Chiropractic services. To the extent that chiropractic services and supplies are covered by Medicare, there will not be a maximum benefit per plan year. To the extent that covered chiropractic services or supplies are not covered by Medicare, an aggregate limit of sixty (60) visits will apply (chiropractic service visits will not exceed 1 visit per day).

e. Accidental injury dental services. Dental services or supplies will be covered to the extent that such dental services and supplies are covered by Medicare.

f. Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy. Provider and facility charges for outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy will be covered at 90% after the deductible is met.

The Company will have the full discretionary authority to determine and implement applicable administrative details with respect to the Medicare Advantage plan(s) without diminishing the medical benefits then offered under such plan(s) unless required by applicable law. The Company may also modify the terms of the medical options offered under the Medicare Advantage plan(s) (including, but not limited to, plan design) to the extent necessary to comply with legal requirements applicable to Medicare Advantage plans; provided that such modifications shall be made in a manner most favorable to Covered Retirees.

In an effort to educate Medicare-eligible Covered Retirees and dependents about the Medicare Advantage plan, the Company and/or the insurer(s) or TPA(s) of the Medicare Advantage plan will conduct a pre-implementation education and communication program, which will consist of direct written communications to Medicare-eligible Covered Retirees and dependents and educational webinars. This education and communication program will commence no later than 90 days prior to the date the Medicare Advantage plan is implemented. The Company and/or the insurer(s) or TPA(s) will bear the cost of such program. The Company agrees to discuss the education and communication program with the ACHC. In addition, the Company, the insurers(s) and/or TPA(s) of the Medicare Advantage plan will from time to time conduct a satisfaction survey of the Medicare-eligible Covered Retirees and dependents enrolled in the Medicare Advantage plan and the Company will provide the ACHC with a report summarizing the results of such surveys.

If a Company-sponsored Medicare Advantage plan has become financially less favorable than offering the design provisions of the Company-sponsored medical options that would have otherwise been offered on a self-insured basis to Medicare-eligible Covered Retirees and dependents or is no longer feasible as a result of a change in the applicable law or regulations, the Company will terminate the Medicare Advantage plan options and offer medical coverage to such Covered Retirees and dependents under one or more Company-sponsored medical plans that substantially mirror the medical plan design that exists within the Medicare Advantage plan option at the time of its termination and that coordinates with Medicare.

E.HMO Option. To the extent that the Company determines to offer or retain any particular HMO at any time that is not part of the Medicare Advantage Plan but covers Medicare-eligible retirees that require governmental approval, any such HMO will not be subject to the limitations on copays set forth in Section VIII.2.C.4(a),(b) and (c) of the 2016 MOU.

F.Same Sex Domestic Partner Eligibility Changes. The changes to eligibility rules applicable to same sex domestic partners set forth in Section VIII.2.B as set forth in Attachment 1 shall not apply to Covered Retirees.

G.Prescription Drug Provisions for Medicare Beneficiaries.

1)Notwithstanding Section VIII.2.C.5, for Medicare-eligible Covered Retirees, the drugs and supplies that shall from time to time be covered under the Plan shall consist of at least the same drugs and supplies that are covered by the prescription drug plan then in effect for U.S.-based management Medicare-eligible retirees of the Company and shall consist of at least the same drugs and supplies that are covered under the most prevalent Medicare formulary program of the TPA then in effect based on Medicare lives covered and are in compliance with CMS requirements; provided that compound drugs may be excluded only to the extent that such drugs are also excluded under the most prevalent Medicare-eligible compound exclusion program of the TPA then in effect based on Medicare lives covered. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a participant may seek pre-authorization of a prescription for a compound drug that may have otherwise been excluded from the Plan. The standards and processes that will apply in that pre-authorization process, including the requirement that the participant’s doctor establish medical necessity, will be equivalent to those that apply to an appeal of the denial of a prescription for a compound drug under the Plan.

The TPA shall from time to time designate whether a covered drug is preferred or non-preferred and the manner in which prescriptions may be filled; provided that the covered drugs that are designated as preferred shall consist of at least the same drugs that are designated as preferred under the prescription drug plan then in effect for U.S.-based management Medicare-eligible retirees of the Company, and shall consist of at least the same drugs that are designated as preferred under the most prevalent Medicare formulary program of the TPA then in effect based on Medicare lives covered and are in compliance with CMS requirements.

With respect to the prescription drug benefits offered to Medicare-eligible Covered Retirees on and after January 1, 2018, the Plan Administrator may from time to time designate the TPA of the prescription drug program, provided that prior to each such designation, the Plan Administrator must: (i) prior to the issuance of a request for proposals or equivalent document soliciting bids for a TPA of the prescription drug program for Medicare-eligible Covered Retirees (a “Retiree Rx RFP”), provide members of the ACHC the opportunity to sign a confidentiality agreement and for those who signed a confidentiality agreement, provide a copy of the proposed Retiree Rx RFP; (ii) provide the members of the ACHC who signed a confidentiality agreement with seven (7) days to review the Retiree Rx RFP and to submit comments to the Company; (iii) provide the members of the ACHC who signed a confidentiality agreement with the final Retiree Rx RFP at the time it is issued by the Plan Administrator; (iv) provide members of the ACHC who signed a confidentiality agreement with seven (7) days to review the bids submitted by companies in response to the Retiree Rx RFP and to submit comments to the Plan Administrator; however, as to bidders who object to the members of the ACHC reviewing their entire bid, members of the ACHC who signed a confidentiality agreement will be provided seven (7) days to review the participant-impacting terms of the bid; (v) consult with the ACHC regarding the designation of two finalist candidates, provided the ACHC must make itself available to consult within seventy two (72) hours of the Plan Administrator’s request; and (vi) arrange for the ACHC to meet with the two finalist candidates on dates and times designated by the candidates. Within seventy two (72) hours of the later of the dates designated by the candidates, the ACHC shall provide the Plan Administrator with its recommendation regarding which candidate to select for the designation. If a majority of members of the ACHC cannot agree on a recommendation, the union members of the ACHC may within seventy two (72) hours of the later of the dates designated by the candidates submit their recommendation to the Plan Administrator. The Plan Administrator shall designate the insurer(s) or TPA(s) after having given due consideration to any such recommendation from the ACHC or the union members of the ACHC and must demonstrate that the designated TPA is either (a) among the three (3) largest Pharmacy Benefit Managers of group prescription drug plans measured by number of enrollees; or (b) the then-current TPA of the prescription drug program.

2)Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections VIII.2.C.5(a)(b) and (d) the out-of-pocket maximum and copayment amounts for retail pharmacies and mail order pharmacies for Medicare-eligible Covered Retirees will be as follows:

a. Out-of-Pocket Maximum
An annual out-of-pocket expense maximum under the Health Care PPO Option will apply to prescription drugs purchased at mail order pharmacies of $786.52.

b. Retail Pharmacies
• The copay for generic drugs for in-network retail pharmacies will be the DNP with a maximum copay of $9.

• The copay for brand name preferred drugs for in-network retail pharmacies will be 20% of the DNP for the original prescription and each refill, with a maximum copay of $25.

• The copay for brand name non-preferred drugs for in-network retail pharmacies will be 30% of the DNP for the original prescription and each refill, with a maximum copay of $30.

c. Mail Order Pharmacies
• The copay for generic drugs for mail order pharmacies will be the DNP with a maximum copay of $18.

• The copay for brand name preferred drugs for mail order pharmacies will be 20% of the DNP for the original prescription and each refill, with a maximum copay of $50.

• The copay for brand name non-preferred drugs for mail order pharmacies will be 30% of the DNP for the original prescription and each refill, with a maximum copay of $60.

H. Changes to Contributions.

1)Retirees with Net Credited Service Date Before August 3, 2008 and who Retired After January 1, 1992.

a.Contributions for Retiree Medical Coverage.

(i) The chart set forth in Section VIII.4.E.2.a.i of the 2012 MOU shall be replaced with the following chart:

2016
2017
2018
2019
Retiree Only
$114
$132
$153
$165
Retiree + 1
$175
$200
$230
$250
Retiree + Family
$228
$264
$306
$330

(ii) Section VIII.4.E.2.a.ii of the 2012 MOU shall be replaced with the following:

(ii) Each Covered Retiree who retires on or after January 1, 2013 and who enrolls in the HCN Option or the Health Care PPO Option will pay a monthly contribution, on an after-tax basis, towards the cost of coverage for the medical coverage category elected by such Covered Retiree (“Retiree Monthly Contribution”), as specifically provided below.

(A) The Retiree Monthly Contribution for Plan Year 2016 shall be as follows:

Pre-Medicare Retiree Monthly Contribution
Medicare-Eligible Retiree Monthly Contribution
Retiree Only
$39.33
$19.66
Retiree + 1
$67.42
$33.71
Retiree +Family
$67.42
$33.71

(B) For each Plan Year beginning on and after January 1, 2017, the Retiree Monthly Contribution shall be as follows:

Pre-Medicare Retiree Monthly Contribution
Retiree Only
$39.33
Retiree + 1
$67.42
Retiree +Family
$67.42

(iii) Each Covered Retiree shall continue to remain subject to the provisions of Section VIII.4.E.2.b(iii) of the 2012 MOU.

F.Health Reimbursement Account for Covered Retirees with Net Credited Service Date Before August 3, 2008 and who Retired After January 1, 1992 Who Are Not Medicare Eligible.

Each Covered Retiree with a Net Credited Service Date before August 3, 2008 and who retired after January 1, 1992 may elect during the annual enrollment period for that plan year to obtain medical coverage under a medical plan option sponsored by the Company (the Health Care PPO Option, any option under Section VIII.5.B or any option under the Verizon Alternate Choice Plan) or to opt out of such coverage.

For 2018 and each subsequent plan year, for each such Covered Retiree who opts out of such coverage during annual enrollment and provides proof that he/she has obtained medical coverage under a non-Company sponsored medical plan option, the Company shall establish an HRA within the meaning of IRS Notice 2002-45 and related guidance and allocate a credit in the amount set forth below to such HRA for such plan year, provided that the Company and the Union have agreed on the other terms applicable to such HRAs no later than June 30 of the year prior to the plan year in which such credit will be allocated (e.g., what type(s) of non-Company sponsored plans a Covered Retiree may be enrolled in, in order to receive an HRA credit; whether the credit may be used for eligible expenses incurred after the plan year to which the HRA credit relates; etc.)

If the Company and the Union have agreed on the other terms applicable to such HRAs by September 30 of the year prior to the plan year in which such credit will be allocated, the amount of the Company credit to the HRA for the plan year will equal the 2016 Company Contribution Cap as defined in Section VIII.4.E.2.b(iii) of the 2012 MOU for pre-Medicare retirees for the Health Care PPO Option for the coverage category elected ($15,447 for single coverage; $30,893 for single +1 coverage; and $38,639 for family coverage).

The amount credited to the HRA may be used to reimburse otherwise unreimbursed eligible medical expenses (as defined in IRC section 213(d)) for the non-Medicare eligible retiree and his or her eligible IRS tax dependents, including the cost of any premium to obtain medical coverage under a non-Company sponsored medical plan option for such plan year.

The HRAs will be established and operated in accordance with IRS guidance and applicable law.

G.Modification to Legal Plan Structure for Covered Retirees.

The Company shall have the discretion to modify the structure of the Verizon Post-1995 Collectively Bargained Retiree Health Plan (Pre-1993 Retirees) and the Verizon New York and New England Retiree Health (Post-1992 Retirees) and Group Life Insurance Plan for Active and Retired Associates, including the VMEP, so that certain or all Covered Retirees participate in a legal group health plan with less than two (2) participants who are current employees on the first day of the plan year in accordance with Section 732(a) of ERISA.

IX. SHARING OF CALLS AMONG CENTERS
The Sharing of Calls Among Centers provision in the 2012 MOU is amended as follows (references to “this Article” below refer to Article X – Sharing of Calls Among Centers in the 2012 MOU):
A. SECTION 1 IS MODIFIED AS FOLLOWS:
1.The Companies may implement and expand upon call routing capabilities allowing for the routine transfer and/or routing of calls between and among centers in any location performing like functions, and between and among non-like centers subject to Section 3 of this Article, on a next available agent, balanced load or any other basis determined by the Companies, consistent with the terms of this Article X – Sharing of Calls Among Centers. For example, a routine routing of a call between Customer Sales and Service Centers (“CSSCs”) is between centers performing like functions. A routine routing of a call from an Enhanced Verizon Resolution Center (“EVRC”) to a Fiber Solutions Center (“FSC”) is another example of a routing between centers performing like functions, as is a routine routing of a call from an FSC to an EVRC if qualified employees are available at the EVRC to handle the call. On the other hand, a routing of a call from a CSSC to a Business Sales and Billing Center (“BSBC”) is not an example of a routing between centers performing like functions.
B. SECTION 2 IS REPLACED WITH THE FOLLOWING:
2.The centers (“Centers”) subject to this Article X – Sharing of Calls Among Centers include: CSSCs, BSBCs, Multilingual Sales and Service Centers (“MSSCs”) and the Verizon Center for Customers with Disabilities (the “VCCD”) (collectively referred to in this provision as “Sales and Service Centers”), the FSCs and EVRCs (collectively referred to in this provision as “Tech Support Centers”), and any other or future center designed to combine or integrate the work of these existing Centers.
C. SECTION 3 IS REPLACED WITH THE FOLLOWING:
3.Except as provided in this provision, there will be no limitations, geographic or otherwise, on the Companies’ right to transfer and route calls between and among the Centers, contractor locations and/or individuals working at home, performing like functions. Such calls (other than HSI technical support) subject to the 2016 MOU shall first be routed to available union-represented employees at like-function call centers located in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic footprints. If no union-represented employees at like-function call centers in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic footprints are available to handle calls the calls may be routed to contractors. In the event that no union-represented employees at like-function call centers in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic footprints are available to handle calls, the Companies may choose to route sales and service calls to any other union-represented employees selected by the Companies at non-like sales and service centers in the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic footprints that the Companies determine are appropriately skilled prior to routing to contractors, except that: (a) the MSSC will not receive calls from a non-like function call center if any MSSC calls are being sent to a contractor during normal MSSC operating hours; (b) the VCCD will not receive calls from a non-like function call center if any VCCD calls are being sent to a contractor during normal VCCD operating hours.
D.SECTION 18 IS REPLACED WITH THE FOLLOWING:
18.BEGINNING AFTER RATIFICATION OF THIS 2016 MOU, ALL CUSTOMER SERVICE ADMINISTRATORS (CSAS) WILL BE TRAINED FOR THE COMPUTER AND INTERNET KNOWLEDGE TEST (“CIKT”) TWO TIMES (UNLESS AN ASSOCIATE PASSES TRAINING AFTER ONE TIME) DURING NORMAL WORK HOURS. ONCE AN ASSOCIATE SUCCESSFULLY PASSES THE CIKT, TRAINING FOR THE FIBER CUSTOMER SUPPORT ANALYST (“FCSA”) POSITION WILL BE SCHEDULED AND CLASSES WILL BEGIN ONCE ENROLLMENT MEETS THE MINIMUM CLASS SIZE REQUIREMENT AT THE COMPANIES’ DISCRETION, CONSISTENT WITH BUSINESS NEEDS.
E.SECTION 20 IS REPLACED WITH THE FOLLOWING:
20.CSAS IN THE EVRCS WILL BE TESTED FOR FCSA POSITIONS, AND CSAS WHO TEST QUALIFY AND PASS TRAINING WILL BECOME FCSAS AND WILL BE ASSIGNED FCSA WORK, WHICH CAN SUPPORT FIBER OR COPPER NETWORK CUSTOMERS. AS SET FORTH IN PARAGRAPH 18, PRIOR TO SUCH TESTING THE COMPANIES WILL OFFER CSAS TRAINING FOR THE CIKT. EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2019, THE CSA TITLE WILL BE ELIMINATED AND ANY CSA WHO HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY TEST QUALIFIED AS AN FCSA SHALL BE ASSIGNED TO THE FCSA TITLE. IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING, CURRENT CSAS IN THE EVRCS WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN A FIBER CUSTOMER SUPPORT ANALYST STRUCTURED INTERVIEW REVISED.
F.SECTION 22 IS REPLACED WITH THE FOLLOWING:
22.During the term of this 2016 MOU the Company will maintain a BSBC presence in Local 2321 and an FSC presence in Local 2323. The Company’s obligation to maintain a BSBC presence in Local 2321 and an FSC presence in Local 2323 will terminate with the expiration of this 2016 MOU and at that time the parties’ rights and obligations with respect to maintaining a BSBC presence in Local 2321 and a FSC presence in 2321 will return to those in effect prior to the effective date of the 2012 MOU.
G.Add new Section 23 as follows:
23.Beginning on January 1, 2017 (the “Percentage Commencement Date”),
the Companies shall be subject to aggregate regional call volume percentages for the New York/New England footprint Sales and Service Centers as follows:
a.a.For 2017 and each subsequent year, Sales and Service Centers in the New York/New England footprint will together handle an aggregate regional call volume that is equivalent to at least 83% of all calls originating from New York/New England footprint customers in that year that are routed through the electronic routing system (“ERS”) to Sales and Service Centers and contractor locations.
b.For the six month period that begins on the Percentage Commencement Date and for each subsequent six month period (each a “Measuring Period”), the Companies shall calculate the aggregate regional call volume handled by Sales and Service Centers in the New York/ New England footprint. If in any Measuring Period, the aggregate regional call volume is equivalent to less than 83% of the calls originating from New York/New England footprint customers during that Measuring Period that are routed through the ERS to Sales and Service Centers, contractor locations and/or individuals working at home, then in the six month period subsequent to that Measuring Period there shall be no layoffs of New York/New England footprint Sales and Service Center associates holding a job title that handles calls that are subject to this paragraph.
c.The Companies will provide the Union quarterly with the following information broken out by month: (i) the aggregate regional call volume percentage as described above, (ii) the total number of New York/New England footprint Sales and Service calls handled in Sales and Service Centers, contractor locations and/or by individuals working at home, and (iii) the total number of calls handled by Sales and Service Centers in the New York/New England footprint and/or employees working at home in the New York/New England footprint. Upon request of the Local Union the Company will meet quarterly to discuss the information provided.
H.Add new Section 24 as follows:

24.Beginning on the Percentage Commencement Date, the Companies shall be subject to aggregate regional call volume percentages for the New York/New England footprint Tech Support Centers as follows:
a.a.For 2017 and each subsequent year, Tech Support Centers in the New York/New England footprint will together handle an aggregate regional call volume that is equivalent to at least 68% of all calls originating from New York/New England footprint customers in that year that are routed through the ERS to Sales and Service Centers, contractor locations and/or individuals working at home.
b.For each Measuring Period, the Companies shall calculate the aggregate regional call volume handled by the Tech Support Centers in the New York/New England footprint. If in any Measuring Period, the aggregate regional call volume is equivalent to less than 68% of the calls (other than HSI calls that are initially routed by the ERS to contractors) originating from New York/New England footprint customers during that Measuring Period that are routed through the ERS to Tech Support Centers, contractor locations and/or individuals working at home, then in the six month period subsequent to that Measuring Period there shall be no layoffs of New York/New England footprint Tech Support Center associates holding a job title that handles calls that are subject to this paragraph.
c. The Companies will provide the Union quarterly with the following information broken out by month: (i) the aggregate regional call volume percentage as described above, (ii) the total number of New York/New England footprint Tech Support calls (other than HSI calls that are initially routed by the ERS to contractors) handled in Tech Support Centers, contractor locations and/or by individuals working at home, and (iii) the total number of calls handled by Tech Support Centers in the New York/New England footprint and/or employees working at home in the New York/New England footprint. Upon request of the Local Union the Company will meet quarterly to discuss the information provided.
I.Sections 23 and 24 replace Sections 4-11; provided, however, through the first Measuring Period there shall be no layoffs of New York/New England Sales and Service Center or New York/New England Tech Support Center associates holding a job title that handles calls that are subject to this Article X.
J.Add new Section 25 as follows:

25.Notwithstanding Section 16 of this Article X – Sharing of Calls Among Centers the Companies will not add additional cross functional duties in calendar year 2016. If the Companies wish to add additional cross functional duties after December 31, 2016, they will follow the procedure set forth in Section 16 of this Article X.

K.Add new Section 26 as follows:
26.For purposes of this article, a calculation of “aggregate regional call volume,” shall include all calls, regardless of geographic origin, handled by applicable Centers and/or employees working at home during the applicable time period, and “aggregate regional call volume percentage” shall include calls handled by both IBEW and CWA-represented employees in the New York/New England footprint. For example, if the regional call volume originating in the New York/New England footprint for calls routed through the ERS to Sales and Service Centers, contractor locations and/or individuals working at home is 40 million in 2017, Sales and Service Centers in the New York/New England footprint and/or New York/New England employees working at home will handle an aggregate of at least 33.2 million calls (83%) in 2017, which may originate anywhere in the country, provided those calls are routed consistent with the call routing provisions of this Article X – Sharing of Calls Among Centers. Nothing in this provision should be construed or interpreted as a guarantee that a certain amount of work will be performed in any single Center or location.
L.All provisions of Article X of the 2012 MOU shall remain in effect, unless expressly modified or replaced by the 2016 MOU.
X. TUITION ASSISTANCE
As of the Effective Date, except as otherwise provided for herein, the Tuition Assistance Plan (“TAP”) and every other tuition assistance plan or program will be modified as follows:
A. EXCLUSIONS. THE FOLLOWING EXCLUSIONS ARE ADDED TO THE EXISTING EXCLUSIONS SET FORTH IN THE TAP:
1. ANY COURSE IN ANY OF THE AREAS SET FORTH ON ATTACHMENT 2 (THE “EXCLUDED STUDIES”) WILL NOT BE COVERED, EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF ASSOCIATES APPROVED FOR ANY COURSE IN THE EXCLUDED STUDIES AS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE 2016 MOU, IN WHICH CASE ANY SUCH COURSE SHALL REMAIN COVERED UNTIL THE COURSE IS COMPLETED.
XI. WORK AND FAMILY
The Work and Family Committee (“WFC”) will continue with the following modifications. Funding will be provided annually on or about August 2 of each year in the amount of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) during the term of this 2016 MOU (which will include funding for the period from August 2015 to August 2016). There will be no WFC funding contribution in the year that this MOU expires. Any funds contributed by the Companies for these committees that has not been expended by the original scheduled expiration date of the 2016 MOU, will be returned to the Companies, except as required to satisfy bills and charges incurred prior to that date.
XII. SPECIAL ENHANCED INCOME PROTECTION PLAN
A.The Company may make Special EIPP offers to associates to voluntarily leave the service of the Company with the benefits listed below. The Special EIPP offers may be made whenever under the applicable collective bargaining agreement, the Company is permitted to offer either an IPP or an EIPP, except that each associate may only be offered one Special EIPP offer per calendar year unless the associate moves to a different title or to a different work location. For a period of one year after an associate leaves the payroll as a result of accepting a Special EIPP offer, the Company cannot permanently force transfer or temporarily transfer associates in the same title into the work location to which the associate, who accepted the Special EIPP, was assigned. This limitation does not apply to temporary transfers for emergencies.
B.Associates who elect to voluntarily leave the service of the Company pursuant to a Special EIPP and are accepted by the Company shall receive the benefits of the EIPP and the following additional benefits:
1.Supplemental Voluntary Termination Bonus. Associates who leave the service of the Company pursuant to a Special EIPP will receive a lump sum amount of $40,000, less taxes and withholdings, in addition to the EIPP payment and related benefits, the voluntary termination bonus, and continuation of medical coverage to which the associate is otherwise eligible under the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

2.Raising of Caps on EIPP Payment. Those associates with greater than 30 years of net credited service will have their EIPP payment capped at 40 years of service rather than 30 years.

3.Waiver of Age-Based Pension Reductions for Early Commencement. The Pension Plan will be amended such that Service Pension eligible associates who leave the service of the Company pursuant to a Special EIPP will not have the age-based reduction for early commencement, if any, applied to the calculation of their pension.

4. Acceleration of Next Pension Band Increase. The Pension Plan will be amended such that pension eligible associates who leave the service of the Company pursuant to a Special EIPP will be eligible for the next scheduled Pension Band Increase, to the extent there is another Pension Band Increase scheduled pursuant to Section V.C of this 2016 MOU, in the calculation of their pension.

5.Interest Rate Protection. The Pension Plan will be amended such that, regardless of the specific date on which an employee leaves the service of the Company pursuant to a Special EIPP, the determination of the interest rate and mortality basis used for converting such employee’s single life annuity to a lump sum amount will be based on the better of (a) the applicable interest rate and mortality basis as of such employee’s elected pension commencement date following his or her actual separation from service or (b) the applicable interest rate and mortality basis as of the earliest possible commencement date for an employee who leaves the service of the Company under that Special EIPP, provided that such employee’s age will be determined in accordance with his or her elected pension commencement date rather than a pension commencement date set to the date referenced in this (b) clause.

C.Associates who elect to voluntarily leave the service of the Company pursuant to a Special EIPP offer and are accepted by the Company will be separated from the Company on either (i) one date, or (ii) more than one date, to be selected at the discretion of the Company not to exceed six (6) months from the date the associate elects to leave pursuant to the Special EIPP. The Company, in its discretion, will determine how many associates will be separated on each date in each job title, work group and work location. The Company will honor requests by seniority, to the extent consistent with the requirements of the business, when assigning the date on which each associate will be separated. Notwithstanding the provisions of the parties’ collective bargaining agreement, there shall be no layoffs in a title, work group and work location subject to a Special EIPP during the time period between the first and last off payroll dates if there are associates in the title, work group and work location who are designated by the Company to be separated as part of that Special EIPP.
D.A Special EIPP may not be offered simultaneously to associates (i) in the same title, (ii) the same bargaining unit, and (iii) the same work location or contiguous work locations as other associates who are declared surplus and are receiving an EIPP or IPP offer.
E.Except as modified by this Section XII the applicable collective bargaining agreements will apply to Special EIPPs.
XIII. ADDITIONAL CENTER JOBS AGREEMENT
The Agreement Regarding Additional Center Jobs is set forth in Attachment 3.

XIIII. 2016 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
The 2016 Memorandum of Agreement, which updates the 2012 Memorandum of Agreement, is set forth in Attachment 4.
XV. LETTER REGARDING TRANSFER OF IDC SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES TO CFS
The letter of agreement regarding the transfer of IDC Service Representatives to CFS is set forth in Attachment 5.
XVI. LETTER REGARDING STRESS RELIEF
The letter of agreement regarding stress relief is set forth in Attachment 6.

XVII. DURATION
All provisions of the parties’ agreement will remain in full force and effect until 11:59 p.m. on August 3, 2019.

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CWA NY/NE
May 29, 2016
ATTACHMENT 1

CHANGE IN ELIGIBILITY – SAME-SEX DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS

In recognition of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the case Obergefell v. Hodges, 135 S. Ct. 2584, on the Effective Date, the definition of Dependent in Article 2 of the VMEP, the VDEP and the VVCP and the Verizon Dependent Group Life Insurance Plan for New York and New England Associates (“Dependent Life Plan” and collectively, the “Plans”) will be amended to modify the definition of Partner, so that an associate will only be permitted to enroll (or maintain enrollment of) a same-sex domestic partner after December 31, 2016 if the associate is legally married to the same-sex domestic partner. Accordingly, after December 31, 2016 the Partners of associates will no longer be eligible for coverage unless the Partner is legally married to the associate (i.e. the Partner is the associate’s Spouse). An associate will no longer be eligible to cover any Partner (including a new Partner) who is not the associate’s Spouse after December 31, 2016. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling or an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that grants states the ability to end recognition of same-sex marriages, associates residing in a state* that does not legally recognize same-sex marriage will not be required to be married to their same-sex domestic partner in order to enroll (or maintain enrollment of) their same-sex domestic partner in the Plans and the modification to the definition of Partner under the Plans set forth above shall no longer apply for such associates.

Note*: The term “state” means any domestic or foreign jurisdiction having the legal authority to sanction marriages
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IBEW NE
May 29, 2016

ATTACHMENT 2

Excluded Studies
Captain
Cosmetology
Culinary
Dog Garments
Farming
Florist
Forest Conservation
Guitar Repair
Gunsmith
High Performance Vehicle Repair
Hospitality Management
Interior Design
Landscape Maintenance
Lifeguard
Long Term Care Professional
Outboard Motors
Personal Trainer
Professional Diving
Seamstress
Soil & Fertilization
Tourism
Turf Management
Wedding Planner

ATTACHMENT 8
INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK

ATTACHMENT 3

ADDITIONAL CENTER JOBS AGREEMENT

This agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Locals 2222, 2313, 2320, 2321, 2322, 2323, 2324, 2325 and 2327 (“IBEW” or “Union”), Verizon Avenue Corp. (“VZA”), Verizon Advanced Data Inc. (“VZAD”), Verizon New England Inc. (“VZNE”), Verizon Services Corp. (“VSC”), Verizon Corporate Services Corp. (“VCSC”) (company parties herein collectively referred to as “Companies”).

WHEREAS, the Companies and the Union are parties to various collective bargaining agreements (“Labor Agreements”);

WHEREAS, the Union represents employees in a number of bargaining units (“Bargaining Units”) covered by the above-mentioned Labor Agreements;

WHEREAS, the Companies employ Bargaining Unit employees in Business Sales and Billing Centers (“BSBCs”), Fiber Solutions Centers (“FSCs”), and Enhanced Verizon Resolution Centers (“EVRCs”) (BSBCs, FSCs and EVRCs will collectively be referred to herein as “Centers”);

WHEREAS, the Union and the Companies, in conjunction with their negotiation of successor agreements to the Labor Agreements that the parties agreed to in 2012, desire to provide for the addition of newly hired employees into certain Centers during the term of said successor Labor Agreements as provided for herein;

THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the parties agree as follows:

1.The Companies agree that, in return for the Union’s agreement to the Companies’ current Sharing of Calls Among Centers proposal, they will add 39 regular full-time, newly hired employees (“Additional Hires”) during the term of the successor contract to the 2012 Labor Agreements, into one or more Centers that employ Bargaining Unit employees covered by the Labor Agreements, contingent upon obtaining sufficient qualified and successfully trained candidates.

(a)The Companies will hire 14 of the Additional Hires into positions in BSBCs located in NE.

(b)The Companies will hire 25 of the Additional Hires into the Fiber Customer Support Analyst (“FCSA”) position in FSCs and EVRCs located in NE.

(c) The 39 Additional Hires requirement is a single, aggregate number of Additional Hires to be hired pursuant to this Agreement. The Companies will have no obligation pursuant to this Agreement to either maintain any particular headcount or backfill in the event that Additional Hires leave employment or transfer from the Centers.

2. All Additional Hires will be subject to existing testing, training and other pre- and post-hire procedures as appropriate, except that any internal staffing obligation, such as the 50% internal staffing obligation, shall not apply to the hiring of Additional Hires pursuant to this Agreement. Individuals who do not successfully complete training will not be counted towards the 39 Additional Hires requirement.

3.The terms and conditions of Additional Hires will be based on the provisions of the 2016 MOU applicable to employees first hired or rehired on or after the Effective Date.

For: IBEW Local 2222

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