RES 19-1059 - Laserfiche WebLink

Union will indemnify and defend the City against any claim that arises in whole or part from the activities of employees utilizing such leave, including reasonable attorney fees. Section 16. Health and Welfare 16.1 Hospital and Medical Care-Active Employees A. Contributions The City will continue to contribute a monthly amount for each employee no greater than the family rate of the lowest cost HMO plan. All employees participating in the City's health plans will contribute one of the following two amounts, whichever is greater: 1. $25.00 per month 2. The difference between the family rate of the lowest cost HMO and the premium of the employee's more expensive plan selection. Contributions will be deducted from the employee's paycheck on a pre-tax and bi-weekly basis. Effective January 2020, all employees participating in the City's health plans will contribute one of the following two amounts, whichever is greater: 1. $25.00 per month for employee only coverage; $25 per month for employee+1 coverage; or$50 per month for family coverage. 2. The difference between the family rate of the lowest cost HMO and the premium of the employee's more expensive plan selection. Contributions will be deducted from the employee's paycheck on a pre-tax and bi-weekly basis. B. Increases in Premiums Effective July 1, 2009,the City will pay for any increase in the medical plan premiums up to a maximum of 15% annually of the lowest cost HMO family rate. The difference will be deducted from the employee's paycheck on a pre-tax basis. This amount will be in addition to the employee contributions outlined in section 16.1 A. In the event that the medical premium increase is less than 15%,the City's sole obligation is to pay the lower percentage increase. C. Plan Co-Pays The health maintenance organization (HMO) medical plans co-pays shall be ten dollars ($10)for office visits. The prescription drug co-pays shall be ten dollars($10)for generic, 23