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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2629 Resolution - Repealed RESOLUTION NO. 2629 A RESOLUTION requiring medical/dental premium co-pay by all participating non-represented employees.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