HomeMy WebLinkAboutContracts & Agreements_135-11_CCv0001.pdf LSIDE LETTER To CURRENT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEESN THE CITY OF REDLANDS(CITY)AND THE REDLANDS ASSOCIATION OF
SAFETY MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES(RASME)
LJFETIME 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 1,2005-June 30, 2010
with extension, the current Memorandum of Understanding is 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 6-INSURANCE,shall beasfollows:
"Upon service or dbn6Jdy retirement and completion uf/fteon (15)years of service with
the City, Association mcm6om xhu// received fully paid lifetime medical insurance,
including dental, vision core and co-pay reimbursement as described in Arbt/o 6for the
employee,spouse and eligible dependents. /naddition,affected Association members shall
also bocvmpcnsuted/hrunused sick leave through options 8orCabove.^
Therefore, to clearly state the intent and authorization of and by the City Council, the following information is
provided:
1. All active employees and previous employees retiring under the RASME 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:
a. Medical Insurance [overage as provided for active employees, currently under the Meo|thNet
system; and
b. Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance Coverage as provided for under the current City plan.
2. Insurance premiums will bepaid 10Ombythe City.
3. The City shall notify the Retiree and/or their qualified dependantsofany change in medical or dental
coverage carriers.
4. Retirees/eligible dependents that cancelled or dropped their coverage in response to the City's letter in
December 2010 will be reinstated prospectively and will be reimbursed for insurance coverage premiums
incurred between January 20I1 and the effective date ofreinstatement. 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:
City nfRedlands
Human Resources Department
Attn: Retiree Benefits
JSCajon Street,Suite 1O
PDBox 3005
Redlands,CA 92373-1505
Individuals requesting to be enrolled in the dental plan must meet the eligibility requirements for
"Lifetime Medical" or "Lifetime Hea|th" tnparticipate. This will only be prospective benefit with no
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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.
& This provision applies to all Memoranda of Understanding containing the provision for lifetime
medical/health coverage.
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PETE AGutLAR,MAYOR SHAWN RYAN-P DATE
ADOPTED SIC,NEDA[_RAPPROVED
THIS- DAY OF
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ATTEST: _ DATE
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Sam Irwin,Cit Clerk
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