(A) All full-time employees cost are eligible for a health reimbursement account for themselves and their dependents. The effective date of coverage will be the first day of the month following the first day of employment.
(B) The city may provide coverage for employees and their dependents up to a maximum amount, as determined by the city, based on the statewide average in the Kentucky League of Cities Wage and Salary Survey of Health Insurance Premium Costs and reflected in the annual budget. Employee shall submit request for payment on the last Thursday of each month. Specific information regarding health insurance plans available to employees should be obtained from the City Clerk. Elected city officials may participate in the city's health insurance plans.
(C) The city complies with state continuation coverage and any additional amendments designed to provide employees and eligible dependents with the opportunity to continue health insurance coverage at group rates, where the coverage would otherwise cease, such as upon termination of employment, death of the employee, divorce, or a child ceases to be a qualified beneficiary. The premium for this continuation coverage shall be the sole responsibility of the employee or dependent, unless otherwise provided for by law. Coverage is not automatic and employees and/or their eligible dependents must make an affirmative election before coverage will begin. More detailed information regarding the continuation of health insurance coverage under state continuation coverage may be obtained by going to: https://insurance.ky.gov/ppc/Documents/statecontin uationcoverage012612.pdf.
(Ord. 5-11-2023-A, passed 6-8-2023; Ord. 07-13-2023-A, passed 8-10-2023)