The following will be in effect for those who retire during the term of this agreement:
For Lieutenants hired prior to April 1, 2008:
The County will pay to elective officers who retire concurrently with separation from County service one month’s health, dental and vision premium for the employee and eligible dependents for each month of County service. The County will pay to management employees who retire concurrently with separation from County service one month’s health, dental and vision premium for the employee and eligible dependents for each 8 hours of unused sick leave. Employees or elective officers who separate from County service and enter into deferred retirement or otherwise separate without retiring are not eligible for this benefit
For Lieutenants commencing employment between April 1, 2008 and December 31, 2010:
For Lieutenants who retire concurrently with separation from County service, for every 8 hours of unused sick leave, the County will pay $700 toward the premium for one month of the retiree health plan and the full cost of one month of the dental and vision coverage. Lieutenants who separate from County service and enter into deferred retirement or otherwise separate without retiring are not eligible for this benefit.
For active Lieutenants, the County will contribute $100 per month during employment to a post- employment health reimbursement account on a pre-tax basis. This account may only be used to pay for eligible premiums or medical expenses upon retirement or termination.
For Lieutenants commencing employment after January 1, 2011: For Lieutenants employees who retire concurrently with separation from County service, for every 8 hours of unused sick leave, the County will pay $400 toward the premium for one month of the retiree health plan. Lieutenants who separate from County service and enter into deferred retirement or otherwise separate without retiring are not eligible for this benefit.
Employees represented by OSS who subsequently promote to, and retire from, this unit will have unused, “new” sick leave (accrued since February 5, 2023) converted to “old” sick leave upon retirement.
Upon promotion, all future County and employee contributions to the PORAC Retiree Medical Trust (“Trust”) shall cease. All previous contributions to the Trust shall remain with the Trust.