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toward the premium(s) and deductible for the plan(s) in which he is eligible but not using. The Health Savings Account contribution will be included in this calculation if being reimbursed for the HDHP insurance plan. Section 4. Changes to Coverage (a) When a new employee becomes eligible or an existing employee who was not previously covered requests health insurance coverage, the Village will ,fully fund the minimum deductible portion of the medical insurance through a Health Savings Account (HSA) for the partial contract year. At the start of the next contract year, the unused portion of the Village (HSA) contribution from the partial year will be deducted from the annual (HSA) contribution. Prior to this annual contribution, it is the responsibility of the employee to verify to the Village Administrator through (HSA) statements, the actual qualified medical expenses incurred during the partial year. (b) When an existing employee requests a change in status from a single to a family plan, the Village will fully fund the minimum deductible portion of the added medical insurance through a Health Savings Account (HSA) for the partial contract year. At the start of the next contract year, the unused portion of the additional Village (HSA) contribution from the partial year as applied to the family plan portion (i.e. expenses for spouse and dependents) will be deducted from the annual (HSA) contribution. Prior to this annual contribution, it is the responsibility of the employee to verify to the Village Administrator through (HSA) statements, the actual qualified medical .expenses for the spouse and dependents incurred during the partial year. (c) When an employee reduces coverage from a family plan to a single plan or terminates coverage, changes in the deductible shall take effect at the start of the next contract year. When terminating coverage, the reimbursement program (Article 23 - Section 3e) shall take effect at the start of the next contract year. (d) Changes in status shall be effective on the first day of the month following the request for change. ARTICLE 24 - RETIREMENT Section 1. The Village of Springville agrees to provide benefits in accordance with the provisions of Sections 751, 41j and applicable death benefits under the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law, which are in effect at the time of the employee's retirement. ARTICLE 25 - BULLETIN BOARDS Section 1. Management shall provide space for bulletin boards in mutually acceptable locations to be used by the Union for posting notices of interest to its members. ARTICLE 26 - NO DISCRIMINATION Section 1. It is the policy of the Village and the Union that the provisions of this Agreement 32