HomeMy WebLinkAboutContracts & Agreements_135-11_CCv0001.pdf SIDE LETTER To CURRENT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDLANDS(CITY)AND THE SAN BERNARDINO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION REPRESENTING THE GENERAL EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION OF REDLANDS(GEAR)
LIFETIME RETIREE DENTAL INSURANCE COVERAGE
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"Lifetime Health" and the question for inclusion of "dental insurance coverage", the following language will be
applicable to all previous Memoranda of Understanding and the individuals retiring under them.As authorized by
City Council on September 20'2011.for the Memorandum of Understanding effective July 2,2009 June 30, 2012,
the current K8emordndumof-Understanding is amended as follows and all previous Memoranda of Understanding
containing similar provisions shall be interpreted so that health and medical benefits for retirees shall include
dental benefits:
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The current provision, Article 20-HExoH |msunmvc*' Section E shall be amended to the following (cxnmr are
highlighted):
"Upon service retirement and completion of twenty /26V cumulative years nfservice with
the City,and 6nlieu qyany sick leave buyback,an empprior CnMarch J2,%0l((
may elect fully puk/ medical and dWent0l insurance tex��/cs»v �or the
employee and eligible dependents,under the City's medical anddental insurance programs.
Employees electing the fully paid medical 06&d�insurance mayalso selecthenefitDur
F,xet}ortbhnArticle 26-Sick Leave,upon service retirement Employees hired onnrafter
March 212U/0are not olig/6/e/orthis benefit"
Therefore, toclearly state the intent and authorization of and by the City Council, the following information is
provided:
1. All active employees hired prior to March 11, 2010 and previous employees retiring under the GEAR unit
who have met the applicable requirements to receive lifetime "medical"or"health" benefits will receive
medical and dental benefits for both the retiree and qualified family members under the City's plan that is
provided for active City employees,specifically the following:
u. Medical Insurance Coverage as provided for under the California Public Employees Retirement
System medical program,Public Employees Medical Care and Hospitalization Act(PEMCHA);and
b. Dental Insurance Coverage asprovided for under the current City provider.
2. Insurance premiums will bepaid 10O%bythe City.
3. The City shall notify the Retiree and/or their qualified depeodantsufany change in medical or dental
coverage carriers.
4. Retirees/eligible dependents that cancelled or dropped their coverage in response tothe City's letter in
December 2010 will be reinstated prospectively and will be reimbursed for insurance coverage premiums
incurred between January 20II and the effective date of reinstatement. For reimbursement, proof of
paid premiums must besubmitted tothe address below,
5. Retirees who were not offered this coverage at time of retirement,but are eligible,shall be able to enroll
inthe current dental plan bysending written notification to:
City oƒRedlands
Human Resources Deportment
Attn: Retiree Benefits
35Cajon Street,Suite 10
P0. Box 3005
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Individuals requesting to be enrolled in the dental plan must meet the eligibility requirements for
"Lifetime Medical" or "Lifetime Hea|th" to participate. This will only be a prospective benefit with no
retroactivity payments. Enrollment start date will be determined bythe date all required information is
receivedbytheHuman Resources Department staff tofacilitate processing.
6. This provision applies to all Memoranda of Understanding containing the provision for lifetime
medical/health recognizing the exclusion of employees hired on or after March 11, 2010.