HEALTH AND WELFARE PROGRAMS. During the term of this Agreement the Health and Welfare programs for all bargaining unit members shall be administered with a separate plan apart from other City of Tulsa plans under the jurisdiction of the Union and the Tulsa Fire Fighters Health and Welfare Trust. These programs shall be defined to include medical health benefits programs, dependent dental health benefits programs, and dependent life insurance programs. The City’s flex plan program shall be continued for Employees as part of this Agreement. The Union shall take full responsibility and all liability (including COBRA as applicable) connected to and regarding the Union providing Employees with substitute Health and Welfare programs. The Union shall hold the City of Tulsa harmless for the administration of these programs.
Section 13.1 A Voluntary Employee’s Beneficiary Association Trust (the Trust) will be maintained to ensure those dollars paid to the Bargaining Unit by the City for Health and Welfare Program benefits are preserved and protected and used only for the provision of Health and Welfare Program benefits for sworn Fire Department employees and eligible dependents.
Section 13.2 The City Clerk shall maintain a copy of the initial Trust Indenture documents and shall be notified of and receive copies of all proposed amendments to the Trust Indenture.
Section 13.3 The City shall pay the Bargaining Unit via the Trust those City Health and Welfare contribution dollars which would normally be paid for Firefighters and all eligible dependents had they remained within the City’s Health and Welfare programs. This City contribution amount shall be calculated by multiplying the City’s FY 94-95 single and dependent Health and Welfare contribution rate for Firefighters times the average number of Firefighters electing the specific single or family medical, dental and life insurance coverage options over the previous five (5) years, effective FY 89-90 through FY 93-94, which shall establish the proper single and dependent user percentage multipliers. However, the amount paid to the Firefighter Trust on a per Employee basis will be adjusted to the same amount paid for other City employees.
Section 13.4 The City’s contribution to the Union’s health and welfare programs shall be direct wired monthly to the financial institution which holds the Trust’s account. The Union shall limit requests for changing the Health and Welfare Trust’s designated financial institution and resultant changes in the Ci...
HEALTH AND WELFARE PROGRAMS. Employees shall be covered by the Medical, Dental, Life Insurance and long-term Disability Insurance benefits described in paragraphs A, B, C, and D below. The Port retains the right to modify and/or change insurance benefits and/or carriers at any time during the term of the agreement. Coverage under this Article shall not be a bargainable issue. However, the Port agrees to meet and discuss any changes in Port coverage with the Union. Employees may be required to pay a portion of some insurance premiums if required of other Port employees. Employee costs shall be by payroll deduction or by electronic payment of check if payroll deduction is not available. Employees are responsible for notifying the Port through approved enrollment processes of their eligible dependents. Any extra costs associated with a lack of notification shall be the employee's responsibility. Employees shall be eligible to maintain continuity of coverage as provided for under the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Budget Act (COBRA).
HEALTH AND WELFARE PROGRAMS. 18.01 Effective July 1, 2022 (June 2022 hours), and each payroll calendar month thereafter during the period this Agreement is in effect, the Employer agrees to pay to the Washington Teamsters Welfare Trust c/o NORTHWEST ADMINISTRATORS, INC. for each employee who received compensation for eighty (80) hours or more in the previous month the following:
a. Health and Welfare - Contribute the sum of $1,543.80 per month for continued benefits under "PLAN A" as described below: Medical "Plan A" (Including Domestic Partner Coverage) Nine (9) Month Additional Waiver Time Loss "Plan A" ($400/week) $1,514.40 $ 11.40
b. Dental - Contribute the sum of $122.70 per month for continued benefits under "PLAN A" (including Domestic Partner Dental Coverage).
c. Vision - Contribute the sum of $17.30 per month for continued benefits under the "EXTENDED BENEF ITS" (including Domestic Partner Vision Coverage) Effective July 1, 2021, each employee shall contribute $125.00 per month toward the monthly premium costs in Article 18.01. Effective July 1, 2024, each employee shall contribute $150.00 per month toward the monthly premium costs in Article 18.01. The Port will continue to cover at 100% employee Dental and Vision benefits during the life of the Agreement. The Union will assist the Port in acquiring information from the medical benefit trust to insure that the Port is in compliance with the Affordable Care Act. At any time during the term of this Agreement, if the benefits provided by Washington Teamsters Welfare Trust become subject to an excise penalty, the parties agree to meet and discuss the impact.
HEALTH AND WELFARE PROGRAMS. 21.01 Effective January 1, 2023, (based on December 2022 hours) and each month thereafter during the period this Agreement is in effect, the Port agrees to pay to Washington Teamsters Welfare Trust c/o Northwest Administrators, Inc. for every eligible employee covered by this Agreement who was compensated for eighty (80) hours or more in the preceding month the following:
a. Health & Welfare. Contribute the sum of $1,615.00 per month for benefits under the "Medical PLAN A" as described below: Medical Plan A $1 ,567.60 Domestic Partner Coverage $ 1 8.00 9-month Additional Waiver $ 1 1.40 Time Loss Plan A ($400/wk) $ 1 8.00 21.02
b. Dental. Contribute the sum of $122.70 per month for continued benefits under the "PLAN A including domestic partner dental coverage."
HEALTH AND WELFARE PROGRAMS. 18.01 Effective July 1, 2018 (June 2018 hours), and each month thereafter during the period this Agreement is in effect, the Employer agrees to pay to the Washington Teamsters Welfare Trust c/o NORTHWEST ADMINISTRATORS, INC. for each employee who received compensation for eighty (80) hours or more in the previous month the following:
a. Health and Welfare - Contribute the sum of $1,293.90 per month for continued benefits under “PLAN A” as described below:
b. Dental - Contribute the sum of $132.70 per month for continued benefits under “PLAN A” (including Domestic Partner Dental Coverage).
c. Vision - Contribute the sum of $15.10 per month for continued benefits under the "EXTENDED BENEFITS" (including Domestic Partner Vision Coverage)
18.02 Effective January 1, 2019 (December 2018 hours), and each month thereafter during the period this Agreement is in effect, the Employer agrees to pay to the Washington Teamsters Welfare Trust c/o NORTHWEST ADMINISTRATORS, INC. for each employee who received compensation for eighty (80) hours or more in the previous month the following:
a. Health and Welfare - Contribute the sum of $1,444.40 per month for continued benefits under “PLAN A” as described below: b. Dental - Contribute the sum of $132.70 per month for continued benefits under “PLAN A” (including Domestic Partner Dental Coverage).
HEALTH AND WELFARE PROGRAMS. A. For employees who elect to be covered by the District’s insurance plans, the District shall make a pro rata contribution of the premium for the insurance programs based on the ratio of the employee's assigned workday and work week to a full-time workday and work week. For any employee who voluntarily reduces his hours of work, the District will pay the prorated premium for the hours the employee works. Any other amount must be paid by the employee.
1. The remaining cost of insurance premiums shall be deducted from the employee's paycheck each month.
2. No in-lieu payments or contributions to other insurance programs will be made for employees who elect not to be covered under the provisions of this Article.
HEALTH AND WELFARE PROGRAMS. Employees shall be covered by the Medical/Vision, Dental, Life Insurance and Long-term Disability insurance benefits described in paragraphs a, b, c and d below. The Port retains the right to modify and/or change insurance benefits and/or carriers at any time during the term of the agreement. Coverage under this Article shall not be a bargainable issue. However, the Port agrees to meet and discuss any changes in Port coverage with the Union. Employees may be required to pay a portion of some insurance premiums if required of other Port employees. Employee costs shall be by payroll deduction. Employees are responsible for notifying the Port on approved enrollment forms of their eligible dependents. Any extra costs associated with a lack of notification shall be the employee's responsibility. Employees making contributions which maintain continuity of coverage for one or both types of benefits will be treated as though they have continued to work for purposes of eligibility for Hospital-Surgical- Medical benefits and dental (Port plan) benefits, or for the type of benefit for which continuity of coverage is maintained if it is maintained for only one of the two types of benefits.
HEALTH AND WELFARE PROGRAMS. 18.01 Effective July 1, 2022 (based on June 2022 hours for August 2022 coverage), and each month thereafter during the period this Collective Bargaining Agreement is in effect, the Employer agrees to pay to the Washington Teamsters Welfare Trust c/o NORTHWEST ADMINISTRATORS, INC., for each employee who received compensation for eighty (80) hours or more in the previous month the following:
(a) Health & Welfare - Contribute the sum of $1,520.40 per month for benefits under the "Medical Plan A." This Plan includes the following: Medical "Plan A" (price includes domestic partner coverage at $18.00 cost per month) Time Loss "Plan C" ($200/week) $1, 514.40 $1,520.40 (b) Dental - Contribute the sum of $122.70 per month for continued benefits under the "PLAN A" (price includes domestic partner coverage at $2.20 per month). Port of Seattle - Credential Specialists
HEALTH AND WELFARE PROGRAMS. A. For the 2016-2017 benefit plan year, the District agrees to pay a yearly contribution of $17,200.80 ($1,433.40 per month) for health, dental, and vision insurance for all full-time unit members. Plans offered shall include: • Blue Cross PBC 90-C ($30 Office Visit Copay); Medco 9-35 (no deductible) o The District agrees to fully fund the cost of this plan for the 2016-2017 benefit plan year (per cap amount). • Xxxxxx Permanente OV $0, Rx $5 o The District agrees to fully fund the cost of this plan (upon approval by SISC) for the 2016-2017 benefit plan year. • Delta Dental Incentive Plan with a maximum of $2,000 OR • Delta Dental Preferred Provider Option with Orthodontic (up to premium level of Delta Incentive Plan, i.e., annual plan maximum $2,000, Orthodontic $3,000). • Vision Service Plan (Signature C $20) ($20 deductible reimbursed by the District).
HEALTH AND WELFARE PROGRAMS. Active Employees Retirees
