Common use of Administration Insurance Committee/Insurance Changes Clause in Contracts

Administration Insurance Committee/Insurance Changes. The Union acknowledges the Employer’s right to seek and secure insurance carriers that most efficiently provide economical services, as long as benefit levels on the effective date of this Agreement are maintained in the areas of medical, dental, vision, and prescription. The Employer reserves the right to contract for cost containment services either with the primary carrier or with an independent organization. These cost containment measures may include, but are not limited to: (1) smoking cessation programs; (2) wellness programs; (3) prescription protocols; (4) audio and video physician services and/or telephone physician services. The Union agrees that the Employer may create and maintain a Health Care Advisory Committee (HCAC). The Employer and the Employer’s medical benefits liaison will advise committee members on cost containment programs for medical and prescription coverage; report usage and trends of the City’s health care benefits; and provide a detailed report on the City’s Insurance Fund. Once created, the Union agrees to participate in the HCAC and will appoint two (2) representatives and one (1) additional representative will be appointed as an alternate. Members of the Committee agree to share information presented by the Employer and the Employer’s medical benefits liaison with fellow Union members.