Common use of Dependent Status Change/Verification Clause in Contracts

Dependent Status Change/Verification. 6.2.1 If a unit member’s dependent status changes, the unit member is responsible for notifying Human Resources within thirty (30) days of the effective date of the change to ensure that the City’s contribution rate is properly adjusted if necessary. The unit member’s new rate will take effect on the first of the month following the prior month’s notification. Under no conditions will a rate change be made retroactive to this date. Failure to notify Human Resources of such a change within thirty (30) days could result in the unit member being held financially responsible for any benefit overpayment. The unit member will be required to reimburse the City via payroll deduction for any such benefit overpayment. 6.2.2 On an annual basis, the City will require the unit member to verify his or her dependent status in writing to ensure that the City is contributing the appropriate amount toward health and dental insurance premiums, and MBA options. The City will use the CalPERS definition of the term “dependent.” The City reserves the right to conduct random checks of dependent status.

Dependent Status Change/Verification. 6.2.1 If a unit memberan employee’s dependent status changes, the unit member employee is responsible for notifying Human Resources within thirty (30) days of the effective date of the change to ensure that the City’s contribution rate is properly adjusted if necessary. The unit memberemployee’s new rate will take effect on the first of the month following the prior prior’s month’s notification. Under no conditions will a rate change be made retroactive to this date. Failure to notify Human Resources of such a change within thirty (30) days could result in the unit member employee being held financially responsible for any benefit overpayment. The unit member employee will be required to reimburse the City via payroll deduction for any such benefit overpayment. 6.2.2 On an annual basis, the City will require the unit member employee to verify his or her dependent status in writing to ensure that the City is contributing the appropriate amount toward health and dental insurance premiums, and MBA Monthly Benefit Allowance options. The City will use the CalPERS PERS definition of the term “dependent.” The City reserves the right to conduct random checks of dependent status.