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Resolution No. 1804
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 `tH day of NOvar,aer , 2013.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
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Christy O'Flah.f y, MMC, City Cle,0 Kathy Hor ,
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