Equal Benefits This provision applies to all contracts valued at $50,000 or above, including amendments. The Consultant shall comply with SMC Ch. 20.45 and Equal Benefit Program Rules, which require the Consultant to provide the same or equivalent benefits (“equal benefits”) to domestic partners of employees as the Consultant provides to spouses of employees. At the City’s request, the Consultant shall provide information and verification of the Consultant’s compliance. Any violation of this Section is material breach, for which the City may exercise enforcement actions or remedies defined in SMC Chapter 20.45.
Medicaid Notification of Termination Requirements Party shall follow the Department of Vermont Health Access Managed-Care-Organization enrollee-notification requirements, to include the requirement that Party provide timely notice of any termination of its practice.
Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Consultant shall not discriminate, on the basis of a person’s race, religion, color, national origin, age, physical or mental handicap or disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation, against any employee, applicant for employment, subcontractor, bidder for a subcontract, or participant in, recipient of, or applicant for any services or programs provided by Consultant under this Agreement. Consultant shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, policies, rules, and requirements related to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment, contracting, and the provision of any services that are the subject of this Agreement, including but not limited to the satisfaction of any positive obligations required of Consultant thereby. Consultant shall include the provisions of this Subsection in any subcontract approved by the City or this Agreement.