J. Coordination with available paid leave time

Family and Medical Leave is not paid leave, except to the extent that an employee is eligible for paid leave under unused sick, vacation or personal time. Where an employee is eligible for leave under those policies, the Town requires the paid leave to run concurrently with, not in addition to, the Family and Medical Leave.

K. Maintenance of health benefits

During a Family and Medical Leave, the Town will continue the employee's medical and life insurance coverage, provided that the employee pays the regular employee's share, if any, of such coverage on a timely basis. During any paid leave, the employee's share of the premiums will be deducted from the employee's pay. During the unpaid portion of the Family and Medical Leave, the employee will be required to pay the employee's share either prior to commencing unpaid leave or through a special billing arrangement while on unpaid leave. The Town should be contacted by the employee prior to going on the unpaid leave to make the appropriate payment arrangements. If any payment due is more than thirty (30) days late, the Town may cease providing the benefits until the employee returns to work.

L. Administrative procedures

The Town may prescribe administrative procedures to carry out this policy.