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RESOLUTION NO. 4459
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
ALLOWING MEDICARE PART B PREMIUM REIMBURSEMENT FOR
LEOFF I RETIREES.
WHEREAS, RCW 41.26 created the LEOFF I Retirement System; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2578 confirmed the City’s obligations under Chapter 41.26
of the Revised Code of Washington; and
WHEREAS, RCW 41.26.150 (5) states “Any employer under this chapter may, at its
discretion, elect to reimburse a retired former employee under this chapter for premiums the retired
former employee has paid for medical insurance that supplements Medicare, including premiums
the retired former employee has paid for Medicare Part B coverage.”; and
WHEREAS, LEOFF Board I members requested the consideration of Medicare Part B
Premiums; and
WHEREAS, City staff completed a census survey of LEOFF Board I members quarterly
premiums; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined allowing reimbursement for Medicare Part B
coverage is financially prudent.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
That the reimbursement of Medicare Part B Premiums for LEOFF I retirees begin July 1,
2024.
Be It Further Resolved, that to the extent that this Resolution conflicts with Resolution
No. 2578, this Resolution shall control and supersede provisions in conflict and all other portions
of Resolution No. 2578 shall remain in full force and effect.
Be It Further Resolved, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, on this 3rd day of June,
2024.
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Pete Serrano
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Debra Barham, CMC Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC
City Clerk City Attorneys