In PDA 16. Hospitalization and Medical Care

16.10 Out of Area Retirees who live in areas where neither Kaiser nor Blue Shield coverage is available, and who are eligible for conversion of sick leave credits to a County contribution toward health plan premiums, may receive such contribution in cash while continuously enrolled in an alternate health plan in the area of residence. It is understood that such enrollment shall be the sole responsibility of the retiree. This option must be selected either: 1) At the time of retirement, or 2) During the annual open enrollment period for the County’s health plans, provided the retiree has been continuously enrolled in one of theRead More →

In PDA 16. Hospitalization and Medical Care

16.3     Cadillac Tax Reopener: After July 1, 2019, the County may reopen with the Association to meet and confer regarding payment of “the Cadillac Tax” as described in the Affordable Care Act.   16.4     General ACA Reopener: Upon request from the County, the parties will reopen this Section 16 (and any other Section in this MOU relating to health insurance) during the term of the agreement if necessary to address changes required under the ACA.     16.5     Sick Leave Converted to Medical Insurance Premiums at Retirement: Workers whose employment with the County is severed by reason of retirement during the term of this MOURead More →

In PDA 16. Hospitalization and Medical Care

16.2 Regular Employees Assigned to Work Less Than Eighty (80) Hours Per Pay Period: For County employees occupying permanent part-time positions, who work a minimum of forty, but less than sixty hours in a biweekly pay period, the County will pay one half of the hospital and medical care premiums described above. Employees will pay the remainder of the total premium. For County employees occupying permanent part-time positions who work a minimum of sixty, but less than eighty hours in a biweekly pay period, or qualify for health benefits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) the County will pay eighty-five percent (85%) of the KaiserRead More →

In PDA 16. Hospitalization and Medical Care

16.1 Medical Insurance: Regular Employees Assigned to Work Eighty (80) Hours Per Pay Period: The County pays eighty-five percent (85%) of the total premium for Kaiser HMO, Blue Shield HMO or Kaiser High Deductible Health plans (employees pay fifteen percent (15%) of the total premium). The County pays seventy-five (75%) of the total premium for Blue Shield PPO plan (employees pay twenty-five percent (25%) of the total premium.Read More →