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under the State Health Insurance Plan at the same contribution rate as an

active employee for one year following such layoff or until reemployment

by the State or employment by another employer, whichever first occurs.
§9.25 Workers' Compensation

(a) A permanent full-time employee who is removed from the payroll due
to an accepted work related injury or occupational condition shall remain

covered under the State Health Insurance Plan and the terms as defined in
§11.5 of this agreement.

(b) A permanent full-time employee who is removed from the payroll due
to a controverted work related injury or occupational condition will have

the right to apply for a health insurance premium waiver. The appropriate
agency will be responsible to inform the employee of his or her right to

apply for the waiver prior to the employee meeting the eligibility
requirements for the waiver of premium.

(c) A permanent full-time employee who is removed from the payroll due
to an assault, as described in Article 11.5, and is granted workers’

compensation for up to 24 months shall remain covered under the State
Health Insurance Plan for the same duration and will be responsible for the

employee share of premium.
§9.26 Disabled/Deceased Employees

(a) Continued health insurance coverage will be provided for the
unremarried spouse and other eligible dependents of employees who die in

State service under circumstances under which they are eligible for the
accidental death benefit or for weekly cash workers' compensation benefits

under the same conditions prescribed in Section 165 of the Civil Service

Law for dependents of a deceased employee who was at the time of death
an employee at a correctional facility having individual and dependent
coverage at the time of death and where death occurred as a result of

injuries during the period from September 9 through 13, 1971.

(b) If an employee is granted a service-connected disability retirement by
a retirement or pension plan or system administered and operated by the

State of New York, the State will continue the health insurance of that
employee on the same basis as any other retiring employee, regardless of

the duration of the employee's service with the State.
§9.27 Retirement/Deceased Employees

(a) The unremarried spouse and otherwise eligible dependent children of

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