Health Care Reform. Should state or federal legislation mandate change in cost, premiums, care coverage or penalties, the parties agree to reopen negotiations.
Health Care Reform. During the term of this Agreement, the parties reserve the right to require bargaining over the impact of health care reform regulation on the University’s various health benefit plans.
Health Care Reform. On an annual basis, the Union will provide certification of compliance with applicable minimum essential coverage and affordability provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or related federal or state laws. Should state or federal laws or regulations mandate changes in cost, premiums, or care coverage, the parties agree to reopen negotiations under Article 6. Under no circumstances shall the eligible employee contribution either directly or indirectly result in tax or penalty liability for the Municipality associated with the “Cadillac Tax” or similar laws or regulations.
Health Care Reform. The parties agree the Union may ask for interim bargaining over the impact of these changes. However, all other provisions in the contract, except Article 17, will remain in full force and effect.
Health Care Reform. The parties agree that if new laws, rules and/or regulations are enacted by either the United States or the State of California mandating higher health care costs to the Employer than those which are required pursuant to this labor agreement, the Employer can, at its option, reopen this labor contract and negotiate with the Union regarding such economic matters.
Health Care Reform. If the Employer makes eligibility and/or plan design changes to the Health Plan options that it offers in its Standard Benefits Plans for the Plan Year beginning January 1, 2014 in order to comply with The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (commonly referred to as “Health Care Reform”), and as a result the aggregate increase in cost to the Unit covered by this Agreement is expected to be fifteen percent (15%) or more for Plan Year 2014, then the Employer will so notify the Union by no later than June 30, 2013. Thereafter, either the Employer or the Union may request that the current Agreement be re- opened for the purpose of discussing more cost effective health care plan options. If either party wishes to re-open this Agreement for this purpose, they must notify the other party, in writing, between July 1, 2013 and July 31, 2013.
Health Care Reform. Change “…cost sharing reductions, delay in the implementation of the exchanges…” to “..cost sharing reductions, changes to the exchanges…” PENSION: Hourly contribution rate: For the duration of the agreement, the hourly contribution rates are as follows: Full-Time: $1.00 Part-Time: $0.50 For eligible associates hired or promoted to full-time after ratification, the future service accrual will be $51 (subject to the Fund’s accrual phase-in rules) per month per year of service.
Health Care Reform. CONTRACTOR will collaborate with BHRS to participate, upon request, in the planning, coordination and implementation of the following Health Care Reform elements, including, not limited to:
a. Health systems service integration including, not limited to, primary care and behavioral health (mental health and substance abuse) services
b. CONTRACTOR will manage the implementation of the California Institute of Mental Health (CIMH) Health Care Process Improvement Project (PIP), including development and implementation of a MOU (elements to include, not limited to, bi-directional referrals, sharing of data, and regularly scheduled case conferences
c. Establishment of the “Medical Home”
Health Care Reform. Should state or federal legislation mandate change in cost, premiums, care coverage, taxes, or penalties, the parties agree to re-open negotiations under Article 6.
Health Care Reform. It is recognized that the Hospital is permitted to make changes to its health and welfare benefits programs in order to comply with legal requirements or to exercise the options under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-152), and as subsequently amended from time to time thereafter (“Affordable Care Act”) passed on March 23, 2010. The Hospital will provide the Union with advanced written notice of such changes.
