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COVERED MEMBERS
Covered members include all employees of Suffolk County covered by the collective bargaining agreement between the County of Suffolk and the Superior Officers Association, Police Department, County of Suffolk, Inc., for whom contributions are payable to the Benefit Fund and any other employees of Suffolk County that may be deemed eligible by the Board of Trustees, for whom contributions are payable to the Suffolk County Superior Officers Association Benefit Fund.
If you have any questions as to whether you are covered, please contact the Fund Office. (631)654-0900
ELIGIBILITY
In general, subject to the requirements pertaining to the definition of a covered member, members in covered categories are eligible for benefits as long as they are in an active payroll status or retirees who opt to continue coverage on a self-pay basis. Active status means the period for which contributions are made, or should have been made for the employee by the employer to the Suffolk County Superior Officers’ Association Benefit Fund.
If a covered member dies in the line of duty, legal services benefits will be continued for his or her eligible dependents for 90 days following the death. Note as well, the provisions of the Supplemental Eligibility Benefit described in the booklet.
TERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY
Your eligibility for benefits is terminated as of the effective date your employment is terminated, except as noted below. Should a legal proceeding be in process at the time of termination, the cost for legal representation after that date would be your responsibility.
Your dependent's eligibility for benefits is terminated as of the date your eligibility for benefits is terminated or as of the date on which your dependent ceases to be an eligible dependent, as defined in the book.
If you are eligible for benefits as the widow or widower of a member who died in the line of duty, your eligibility for benefits terminates as of the date of remarriage. Children who are eligible dependents of a member who died in the line of duty remain eligible for benefits for 90 days after their date of death or until they cease to be an eligible dependent as defined in at pages 4-5, if earlier. Note as well, the provisions of the Supplementary Eligibility Benefit described in this booklet.
How To Use The Legal Services Plan and General Rules On Its Operation
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