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CC Regular Session 7. 1. Meeting Date: 12/12/2017 By: Colleen Lasher, Administrative Services Information Title Adopt Resolution #17-12-305 to Authorize the City's 2018 Non -Union City Health and Dental Insurance Contributions and Cost of Living Adjustments Purpose/Background: The purpose of this case is to ask the City Council to approve the non -union employee City health and dental insurance contributions and cost of living adjustments (COLA) as accounted for in the 2018 City budget. It should be noted that all requests and recommendations in this non -union case are the same amounts as budgeted for and approved by the City Council for all other employee groups. Health Insurance The City continues to be a member of LOGIS (Local Government Information Systems) which is a consortium of Minnesota local government units. This consortium has many benefits including coverage by the group's health plan. Employees may choose a health plan that best meets their needs by selecting one of four tiers and choosing between three networks; or they may choose to waive the City's health insurance. If approved, the City's monthly contribution to health insurance in 2018 will be as follows: Employee Only (Single) $726.50 to $776.92, Employee and Children at $935.64, Employee and Spouse at $974.56, and Family at $1200.14; all amounts listed include the City's contribution the the premium as well as to the health reimbursement account or health savings account. Employees that elect to waive health insurance in 2018 receive credit in lieu of coverage in the amount of $370.00 per month and must agree to providing proof of other coverage; as well as agree to come back on the City's health plan if the City requires them to do so. Note: See attachment for additional health plan details, including premiums. Employees are responsible for paying the difference between the premium and the City's contribution. If approved, the City will continue to purchase $20,000 of basic life and AD&D insurance for full-time regular employees working 30 hours per week or more at a cost of $1.00 per month per employee. Single Dental Insurance - New to all Employee Groups in 2018 If approved, the City's monthly contribution to single dental insurance will be $33.45 per month. The City will not offer credit in lieu of coverage for dental insurance. Wages If approved, the City's COLA will be 2.5%, effective January 1, 2018 and an additional 1/2 percent on July 1, 2018. Annual cost of living adjustments are carefully researched, budgeted for, and are necessary for recruitment and retention of employees. Non -union Wage History