HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2013-11-04 Item 6D - Resolution - 2014 Councilmember Health Insurance BenefitsCOUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
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SPONSOR Council
SPONSOR'S Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), the City's health expense
SUMMARY reimbursement to Councilmembers is considered a health plan. The reimbursement
arrangement as it currently exists will be prohibited by PPACA after January 1, 2014.
Councilmembers will have two options, to enroll in the City Self-Insured Medical Plan or
Group Health to continue to receive a healthcare benefit in 2014.
ITEM INFORMATION
ITEM No.
6.D.
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STAFF SPONSOR: STEPHANIE BROWN
ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 10/28/13
AGENDA ITEM TITLE 2014 Councilmember Benefits
10/28/13
Motion
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] Mayor Z HR — DCD — Finance E Fire — IT E P&R - Police 13IF
SPONSOR Council
SPONSOR'S Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), the City's health expense
SUMMARY reimbursement to Councilmembers is considered a health plan. The reimbursement
arrangement as it currently exists will be prohibited by PPACA after January 1, 2014.
Councilmembers will have two options, to enroll in the City Self-Insured Medical Plan or
Group Health to continue to receive a healthcare benefit in 2014.
REVIEWED BY r COW Mtg. fl CA&P Cmte
Utilities Cmte Arts Comm.
DATE: 10/22/13
F&S Cmte
— Transportation Cmte
Comm. Planning Comm.
CHAIR: ROBERTSON
Parks
COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR/ADMIN.
COMMITTEE
Human Resources Department
Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$ Based on Council participation $ $60,310.32 (max)
Fund Source:
Comments:
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RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
10/28/13
Forward to next Regular Meeting
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ATTACHMENTS
10/28/13
Informational Memorandum dated 10/2/13
Resolutions in Draft Form
Minutes from the Finance & Safety Committee meeting of 10/22/13
11/4/13
Resolution in final form
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City of Tukwila
Washington
Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, SETTING THE HEALTH
INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR CITY COUNCILMEMBERS.
WHEREAS, due to legislative action during 2007, the cost of a health care policy is
no longer considered to be additional compensation for elected officials; and
WHEREAS, since 2001, City Councilmembers have either received a
reimbursement of $3,400 per year for his or her own individual and eligible health care
expenses or the City has paid the premium for the Councilmember's individual
coverage on the City's self- insured medical plan; and
WHEREAS, under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), the
City's health expense reimbursement to Councilmembers is considered a stand -alone
health plan, and the reimbursement arrangement as it currently exists will be prohibited
by PPACA after January 1, 2014;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Health Insurance Benefits:
A. Each member of the City Council, beginning January 1, 2014, may enroll in the
City of Tukwila's self- insured medical plan or the Group Health Cooperative plan.
B. The City will pay the monthly premium for each Councilmember enrolled on the
selected medical plan. This benefit will only cover the Councilmember and not
additional family members. Councilmembers have the option of paying for dependent
coverage separately.
C. Enrollment on a medical plan shall be a fringe benefit available to the
Councilmember by virtue of employment with the City and shall not be considered part
of the Councilmember's stipend or wages
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2013.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk Kathy Hougardy, Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney
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