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PC CASE #: ~2, HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRIBUTION CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS By: Curt Boganey, Acting Human. Resources Manager Background: The collective bargaining agreement with Law Enforcement Labor SerVices, (LELS) requires tllat we annually negotiate the city contribution toward the cost of health insurance benefits. On January 14"' we met with the LELS and AFSME in a final round of negotiations. We were able to reach agreement with AFSME at that time. Subsequ'ently, that evening the City Council considered and approved implementation of the following agreement with ASFCME and other eligible non-represented employees. The contract provisions include: [llsurallce: Employer contribution to single coverage will increase from $ 297.33 to an amount not to exceed $ 376.00 effective January 2003; Employer contribution to family coverage will increase from $ 500 per month to $ 598.00 per month, effective January 1, 2003; Beginning February 1st 2003, the City will provide MajOr Medical Insurance as a new low cost option. Beginning February 1 st 2003, the City will provide health insurance with a $15.00 Office Visit Co-Pay and 100 % Hospitalization. Employer agrees to continue exploring options for the most cost- effective health insurance program with input from the employee relations committee. Employees whO waive coverage will continue to receive $ 290.00- per month in accordance with previous Council action. On January 21, 2003 the City received a notification from LELS stating its' willingness to accept the same proposal as stated above and as provided to ali other eligible employees. .133-