HomeMy WebLinkAboutContracts & Agreements_135-2011_CCv0001.pdf SIDE LETTER To CURRENT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDLANDS(CITY)AND THE REDLANDS ASSOCIATION OF
MID-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES(RAMME)
Lif ETIME RETIREE DENTAL INSURANCE COVERAGE
PURPOSE:
To provide appropriate written authorization and to specify the language for the provision of"Lifetime Medical"or
"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 /edhnK under them.As authorized by
City Council on September 20,2011,for the Memorandum of Understanding effective July 1,2009-June 30, 2012,
the current Memorandum of 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 12'HsAox #wSuxAmcc' Section A(3) shall be amended to the following: (changes are
highlighted):
"Upon service retirement and completion oftwenty (20) cumulative years of service with
the City,and inlieu^f any sick leave
may elect fully paid medical and dental insurance (excludes vision coverage] for the
employee and eligible dependents,the City's medical and dental insurance programs.
Employees hired onorafter March I1,20Y0are not o0g/hle/brthis benefit^ .
Therefore' Coclearly state the intent and authorization of and by the City [nunui|' the fnUuvvinQ information is
provided:
I. All active employees hind prior to March ll' 2010 and previous employees retiring under the RAK4ME
unit who have met the applicable requirements to receive lifetime "medical" or "health" benefits wilt
receive medicel and dental benefits for both the retiree and qualified family members under the City's
plan that isprovided for active City employees,specifically the following:
a. Medical Insurance [overage as provided for under the California Public Employees Retirement
System medical program,Public Employees Medical Care and Hospitalization Act(PEKx[HA);and
b. Dental Insurance Coverage as provided for under the current City provider.
Z Insurance premiums will bepaid 18OY6bythe City.
1 The City shall notify the Retiree and/or their qualified dependants of any change in medical or dental
coverage carriers.
4� Retirees/eligible dependents that cancelled ordropped their coverage in response tothe City's letter in
December ZOl0will be reinstated prospectively and will be reimbursed for insurance coverage premiums
incurred between January 2011 and the effective date of reinstatement, For reimbursement, proof of
paid premiums must besubmitted tothe address below,
S. 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:
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Human Resources Department
Attn: Retiree Benefits
3SCajon Street,Suite ID
R 0. Box 3005
Redlands, CA 92373'1505
SIDE LETTER:LIFETIME RETIREE DENTAL INSURANCE COVERAGE PAGE 2 OF 2
Individuals requesting to be enrolled in the dental plan must meet the eligibility requirements for
"Lifetime Medical" or "Lifetime Health" to participate. This will only be a prospective benefit with no
retroactivity payments. Enrollment start date will be determined by the date all required information is
received by the Human Resources Department staff to facilitate 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.
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PETE AGUILAR,MAYOR ONZALES PRESIDENT I DATE
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