For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BASE PLAN
. The current benefits in effect for the bargaining unit and PACT unit of which the retiree was a member, as provided by the policy or the comprehensive program (exclusive of HMO, PPO and other alternative plans) or by a substantially equivalent policy or program at the election of the city.
CITY
. The City of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
CODE
. The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, including any regulations or rulings promulgated thereunder. Reference to any section or subsection of the code includes reference to any comparable or succeeding provision of any legislation which amends or replaces such section or subsection.
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS
. Any written agreement, supplemental agreement, memorandum of understanding, final arbitrator's decision, judicial decision or decision of any public board or agency, by and between applicable collective bargaining associations and the city and any amendments, continuations or renewals which require the city or any other entity to make payments into group health insurance programs for police employees who are members of the City of Mt. Pleasant Police and Fire Retirement System.
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ASSOCIATIONS
. Those associations which participate in this plan.
CONTRIBUTIONS
. The payment required to be made to the fund by the city and/or employees under the terms of this chapter or under any applicable existing collective bargaining agreements or PACT Employee Benefits and Personnel Policies or any future collective bargaining agreements or PACT Employee Benefits and Personnel Policies for the purpose of providing group health insurance for retirees covered by this chapter.
EFFECTIVE DATE
. The date as provided in the applicable collective bargaining agreement this upon which the terms and conditions of this chapter shall become effective.
EMPLOYEE
. A person employed by the city.
FUND
. The City of Mt. Pleasant Police Retiree Health Care Fund of the City of Mt. Pleasant Police Retiree Health Care Plan as provided for in §§ 37.50 et seq. of this chapter.
FUND ADMINISTRATOR
. The person, persons, firm, corporation or insurance company or companies appointed by the trustees to administer the fund. The Fund Administrator shall be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the fund and shall carry out the directives of the trustees. The Fund Administrator may also serve as administrator for the retirement plans of the city.
HEALTH CARE BENEFITS
. Group health care benefits as currently provided and any other future health care related benefits as may be determined to be part of this chapter pursuant to city decisions and/or collective bargaining agreements.
INSURANCE AGREEMENT
. The health insurance plans and any amendments thereto, including any substitute insurance agreement with a commercial insurance carrier, health maintenance organization, preferred provider organization, or any other qualified entity currently existing or created for the purpose of providing benefits under this chapter. The term
INSURANCE AGREEMENT
shall include the plural where applicable.
INSURANCE CARRIER
. A commercial health insurance carrier, health maintenance organization, preferred provider organization or other qualified entity designated by the city to provide benefits under this chapter.
INVESTMENT FIDUCIARY
. The Board of Trustees of the Police Retiree Health Care Fund as provided in § 37.53 of this chapter.
PARTICIPANT
. An employee who meets the following requirements:
(1) Who is included in the membership of the City of Mt. Pleasant Police and Fire Retirement System, is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with the city or PACT Employee Benefits and Personnel Policies that provide membership in this health care plan as a bargained for benefit and whose participation has not terminated under other applicable provisions of this chapter;
(2) Anyone the City Manager shall decide who is a participant within the meaning of the provisions of this chapter provided such decision is consistent with any applicable collective bargaining agreements or established city policy.
PLAN
. The City of Mt. Pleasant Police Retiree Health Care Plan as described in this chapter and any subsequent amendments and any insurance agreements, collective bargaining agreements or other applicable insurance policy documents incorporated by reference into this chapter. A description of the health benefits provided to retirees under this chapter is maintained by the Plan Administrator.
PLAN ADMINISTRATOR
. The person, persons, firm, corporation or insurance company or companies appointed by the city to administer this chapter. The Plan Administrator shall be responsible for the day to day operations of this chapter who shall carry out the directives of the city.
PLAN YEAR
. The period commencing on January 1 and ending on December 31 of each year.
RETIREE
. An individual receiving a retirement benefit allowance from the City of Mt. Pleasant Police and Fire Retirement System who retired from employment with the city.
RETIREMENT PLAN
. The City of Mt. Pleasant Police and Fire Retirement System.
TRUSTEE(S)
. The Board of Trustees of the fund or a member of the Board of Trustees of the fund as provided for in §§ 37.50 et seq. of this chapter.
(Ord. 886, passed 11-11-02)