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A. Effective August 1, 2002, the City and Union agree to maintain the current 80/20 split for health insurance for both single and family coverage. If there is a rate increase or decrease in 2003, the City shall pay 80% of the new monthly contribution and the employee will pay 20%.
B. The City agrees to the continuation of a Health Insurance Advisory Committee for the purpose of studying existing plans and to explore alternative plans. The Committee shall include representatives from the City and a Local 2960 representative.
C. It is understood between the City and the Union that any changes in health insurance benefits and/or rates shall be effective on or about August 1, and that the City’s monthly contributions will not, under any circumstances, exceed the actual premium cost.
D. Effective August 1, 1988, the City will implement an Employee Assistance Program which will provide confidential individual and family counseling to all unit members and their eligible dependents. These services will be furnished by an independent contract agency to be chosen by the City.
E. Employees in positions in classifications 320 and below will receive a health insurance supplement allowance of $66.50 two (2) times a year to be paid in August and February. Regular bargaining unit employees must be enrolled in current City Health Insurance Program to receive this benefit.
F. Commencing July 1994, all Unit III Police employees will be included in coverage of the Police Officers Assistance Program.
G. An additional Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP) supplement of $100 will be paid to unit employees who retire on or after July 1, 2007 and are within 15 years of becoming retirement eligible as of August 1, 2007 and who choose the City’s family coverage. This additional MERP amount will be paid until retirees reach age 65. Any unit employee who retires after July 1, 2009, and is eligible to receive MERP, as determined on August 1, 2007, will receive this additional MERP amount for either family or single coverage until age 65. This credit is applied directly to the retiree’s premium deduction.