(a) Effective with the passage of this section, the Employer shall offer each full-time Employee a choice between one of two hospitalization and major medical insurance plans as follows:
Plan A. This plan shall be comparable to the coverage as provided in United Health Care Plan No. 04F - the plan in effect at the execution of this agreement.
Plan B. This plan shall be comparable to the coverage as provided in United Health Care Plan 1 AJ.
(b) The Employer shall pay the full cost of Plan B for those who elect to enroll in Plan B. Effective October 1, 2009, the respective premium share for those enrolling in Plan A shall be a follows: The City will pay the actual cost of Plan A up to a maximum of $1,375 per month for family coverage and $500 per month for single coverage. The remaining cost shall be paid by the employee through automatic payroll deduction.
(c) To the extent possible, the Employer shall establish an Internal Revenue Service Section 135 Plan so that the foregoing employee paid premiums shall be on a pre-tax basis.
(d) The Employer shall pay the full cost, single or family coverage, as applicable, for the current dental and prescription plan or comparable coverages.
(e) The Mayor is hereby authorized to amend from time to time, if necessary, the existing contract between the City's insurance carrier so as to take into account the effect of this section. Such hospitalization coverage shall not be provided by the City after termination of service with the City due to resignation, retirement or disability. Nothing in this section shall be construed as applying to Elected Officials.
(Ord. 114-2009. Passed 10-26-09.)
(Ord. 114-2009. Passed 10-26-09.)