HomeMy WebLinkAbout2629 Resolution - Repealed RESOLUTION NO. 2629
A RESOLUTION requiring medical/dental premium co-pay
by all participating non-represented employees.
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco provides medical/dental benefits for its
employees through the operation of a self-insured fund, called the
Medical/Dental Benefits Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Medical/Dental Benefits Fund receives a monthly
premium/assessment for each employee, paid by the operating fund
responsible for paying the wage or salary of the respective employee; and
WHEREAS, the majority of employees represented by bargaining groups
are already obligated by their bargaining agreement to share in said monthly
premium/assessment but non-represented employees have not been so
obligated; and
WHEREAS, the Medical/Dental Benefits Fund has experienced a
significant rise in claims for medical/dental expenses over the past three years;
NOW, THEREFORE
The City Council, City of Pasco, Washington DO RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Eligible non-represented employees who avail themselves to
the medical/dental benefits program offered by the city shall share in the
monthly premium/assessment effective not later than February 1, 2002.
Section 2. The premium co-pay obligation established herein shall be
phased in as follows:
• CY2002: Four percent (4%) of the monthly premium;
• CY2003: Seven percent (7%) of the monthly premium,
• CY2004: Ten percent (10%) of the monthly premium.
Section 3. In no case shall the premium co-pay obligation established
herein exceed 2% of the employee's monthly base wage.
Section 4. The City Manager is hereby directed to take all steps
necessary and appropriate to effect this policy with regard to all employees
eligible for medical/dental benefits.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco at a regular meeting this
3`d day of December 2001.
Michael L. Garrison, Mayor
ATTEST: APPR S TO FORM:
Catherine D. Seaman, Deputy City Clerk Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney