Hospitalization and Medical Care. Effective January 1, 1997, the City began providing CalPERS medical program benefits to active employees and retirees in accordance with the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (“PEMHCA”).
Hospitalization and Medical Care. 16.1 The County and covered employees share in the cost of health care premiums. The County will pay 90% of the total premium for the Kaiser and Aetna Plans and 80% of the total premium for the Blue Shield Plan. Covered employees will pay 10% of the total premium for the Kaiser and Aetna Plans and 20% of the total premium for the Blue Shield Plan.
16.2 For County employees occupying permanent part-time positions, who work a minimum of forty, but less than sixty hours in a biweekly pay period, the County will pay one-half of the hospital and medical care premiums described above. For County employees occupying permanent part-time positions who work a minimum of sixty, but less than eighty hours in a biweekly pay period, the County will pay three-fourths of the hospital and medical care premiums described above. In either case cited above the County contribution shall be based on the designation by management of the position as either half-time or three-quarter time, not on the specific number of hours worked.
16.3 Unless otherwise provided in this MOU, employees whose employment with the County is severed by reason of retirement during the term of this MOU shall be reimbursed by the County for the unused sick leave at time of retirement on the following basis: For each 8 hours of unused sick leave at time of retirement, the County shall pay for one month's premium for health or dental coverage for the employee and eligible dependents (if such dependents are enrolled in the plan at the time of retirement) provided that the County shall not be obligated to contribute in excess of $165.00 per month for the retired employee. For employees who retire with 45% or more of the total amount of sick leave they could have accrued during their career with the County of San Mateo, the conversion rates in the paragraph above shall be changed to $195. Employees may increase the number of hours per month to be converted up to a maximum of 14 hours of sick leave per month. Such conversion may be in one full hour increments above a minimum of 8 hours (e.g., if an employee who retires at the time the conversion rate is $165 per 8 hours elects to convert 12 hours per month, he/she would be reimbursed $247.50 instead of $165). The number of hours to be converted shall be set upon retirement and can be changed annually during open enrollment, or upon a change in family status that impacts the number of covered individuals (e.g., death of spouse, marriage and addition of spouse)....
Hospitalization and Medical Care. The County and covered workers share in the cost of health care premiums. The County will pay 90% of the total premium for the Kaiser and Blue Shield HMO Plans and 80% of the total premium for the Blue Shield POS Plan. Covered workers will pay 10% of the total premium for the Kaiser and Aetna Plans and 20% of the total premium for the Blue Shield Plan. Effective April 1, 2011, for HMO plans, the county’s premium cost share will be reduced by 3% to 87% with the employee paying 13%. Effective January 1, 2012 the County shar will be further reduced by an additional 2% to 85% with the employee paying 15%. For POS plans, the county’s premium cost share will be reduced by 3% effective April 1, 2011, to 77% with the employee paying 23%. Effective January 1, 2012, the County share will be further reduced by an additional 2% to 75% with the employee paying 25%.
Hospitalization and Medical Care. 21.1 The County and covered employees share in the cost of health care premiums. The County will pay 90% of the total premium for the Kaiser and Aetna Plans and 80% of the total premium for the Blue Shield Plan. Covered employees will pay 10% of the total premium for the Kaiser and Aetna Plans and 20% of the total premium for the Blue Shield Plan.
21.2 For employees occupying permanent part-time positions, who work a minimum of 40, but less than 60 hours in a biweekly pay period, the County will pay one-half of the hospital and medical care premiums described above. For employees occupying permanent part-time positions who work a minimum of 60 but less than 80 hours in a biweekly pay period, the County will pay three-fourths of the hospital and medical care premiums described above. In either case cited above the County contribution shall be based on the designation by management of the position as either half-time or three-quarter time, not on the specific number of hours worked.
21.3 Unless otherwise provided in this MOU, employees whose employment with the County is severed by reason of retirement during the term of this MOU shall be reimbursed by the County for unused sick leave at time of retirement as follows: Effective May 1, 2005, for each 8 hours of unused sick leave at time of retirement, the County shall pay for one month’s premium for health, dental, and/or vision coverage for the employee and eligible dependents (if such dependents are enrolled in the plan at the time of retirement) provided that the County shall not be obligated to contribute in excess of $640 per month (e.g., if an employee retires with 400 hours of unused sick leave, the County will continue to pay $640 toward health, dental and/or vision premiums on said employee for a period of 50 months). Should a retired employee die while receiving benefits under this section, the employee’s spouse and eligible dependents shall continue to receive coverage to the limits provided above. The $640 amount shall be increased to $675 effective January 1, 2006. Employees may increase the number of hours per month to be converted up to a maximum of 14 hours of sick leave per month. Such conversion may be in one full hour increments above a minimum of eight hours (e.g., if a worker converts 12 hours at the rate applicable on or after January 1, 2006, he/she would reimbursed $1012.50 instead of $675.00). The number of hours to be converted shall be set upon retirement and can be changed annually...
Hospitalization and Medical Care. 21.1 Any agreements reached with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) regarding Hospitalization and Medical Care (Section 21), Dental Care (Section 22), and/or Vision Care (Section 23) shall be extended to this Memorandum of Understanding. The intent of this paragraph is to memorialize a “me-too” agreement regarding medical, dental and vision benefit changes entered into with AFSCME.
21.2 For employees occupying permanent part-time positions, who work a minimum of 40, but less than 60 hours in a biweekly pay period, the County will pay one-half of the hospital and medical care premiums described above. For employees occupying permanent part-time positions who work a minimum of 60 but less than 80 hours in a biweekly pay period, the County will pay three-fourths of the hospital and medical care premiums described above. In either case cited above the County contribution shall be based on the designation by management of the position as either half-time or three-quarter time, not on the specific number of hours worked.
21.3 Unless otherwise provided in this MOU, employees hired prior to July 10, 2011 , whose employment with the County is severed by reason of retirement during the term of this Memorandum of Understanding shall be reimbursed by the County for their unused sick leave at time of retirement on the following basis:
(a) For employees who retire on or after June 17, 2007, the conversion rate for each 8 hours of sick leave will be $400.00. This amount will be increased to $420.00 effective January 1, 2008. In no event will changes in the Kaiser premium or application of the 2% or 4% increases listed below result in the $420.00 rate being reduced. For employees who retire with 20 or more years of service with the County of San Mateo, the $420.00 rate will be increased by 4% effective January 1, 2009 and each January 1st thereafter, the rate will be increased by 4%. Such contribution shall not exceed 90% of the Kaiser Employee-only premium non-Medicare rate. For employees who retire with at least 15 but less than 20 years of service with the County of San Mateo, the $420.00 rate will be increased by 2% effective January 1, 2009 and each January 1st thereafter, the rate will be increased by 2%. Such contribution shall not exceed 90% of the Kaiser Employee-Only premium non- Medicare rate. For employees who retire on or after January 1, 2009 with less than 15 years of service with the County of San Mateo, the conversio...
Hospitalization and Medical Care. 25.1 Health Insurance for Regular Full Time Employees The County and covered nurses share in the cost of health care premiums. For the remainder of the 2015 calendar year, the County will pay ninety percent (90%) of the total premium for the Kaiser and Blue Shield HMO Plans, and eighty percent (80%) of the total premium for the Blue Shield POS Plan. Covered nurses will pay ten percent (10%) of the total premium for the Kaiser and Blue Shield HMO Plans and twenty percent (20%) of the total premium for the Blue Shield POS Plan. Effective January 1, 2016, the County will pay eighty-five percent (85%) of the total premium for the Kaiser and Blue Shield HMO Plans and seventy-five percent (75%) of the total premium for the Blue Shield POS Plan. Covered nurses will pay fifteen percent (15%) of the total premium for the Kaiser and Blue Shield HMO Plans and twenty-five (25%) of the total premium for the Blue Shield POS Plan. In recognition of the additional employee contribution to health insurance premiums, effective the pay period following ratification of this agreement, the salary ranges for all classifications in the bargaining unit will increase by one and one-half percent (1.5%). Coverage of eligible dependents shall be in accordance with the summary plan documents. Effective January 1, 2012, coverage for young adult dependents will reduce from thirty (30) years of age to twenty-eight (28) years. Effective January 1, 2013, coverage will be further reduced from twenty-eight (28) to twenty-six (26) years.
25.2 Health Insurance for Permanent Part Time Employees For Nurses occupying permanent part-time positions, the County will pay one-half of the above described premiums. For the purposes of this Section, a permanent part-time nurse is one who is working less than full-time and more than forty (40) hours per biweekly pay period. For Nurses occupying permanent part-time positions who work a minimum of sixty (60), but less than eighty (80) hours in a biweekly pay period, or qualify for health benefits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the County will pay 85% of the Kaiser High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) or three-fourths of the hospital and medical care premiums described above for all non-HDHP health plan options. Upon request from the County, the parties will reopen Section 25 during the term of the agreement if necessary to address changes required under the Patient Protection Affordable Care Act, including the Excise Tax.
25.3 Nurses whose employment wi...
Hospitalization and Medical Care. 25.1 Health Insurance for Regular Full Time Employees The County and covered nurses share in the cost of health care premiums. The County will pay eighty-five percent (85%) of the total premium for the HMO and High Deductible Plans or seventy-five percent (75%) of the total premium for the PPO Plan. Covered nurses will pay fifteen percent (15%) of the total premium for the HMO and High Deductible Health Plans or twenty-five (25%) of the total premium for the PPO Plan. For full time employees enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan, the County will annually contribute fifty percent (50%) of the cost of the deductible amount for the plan to a Health Savings Account. For part time employees working half time or more, the County’s contribution to the Health Savings Account shall be prorated based on their part time status. Coverage of eligible dependents shall be in accordance with the summary plan documents.
Hospitalization and Medical Care. 25.1 The County and covered nurses share in the cost of health care premiums. The County will pay 90% of the total premium for the Kaiser and Aetna Plans and 80% of the total premium for the Blue Shield Plan. Covered nurses will pay 10% of the total premium for the Kaiser and Aetna Plans and 20% of the total premium for the Blue Shield Plan. Both parties agree to a reopener in January 2013 on medical premiums only. Changes will be by mutual agreement. A Flexible Spending (FSA) debit card with a value of $100 will be issued to each employee as soon as administratively possible. An additional $100 FSA card will be issued on January 1, 2012. Coverage of eligible dependents shall be in accordance with the summary plan documents. Effective January 1, 2012,coverage for young adult dependents will reduce from 30 years of age to 28 years. Effective January 1, 2013, coverage will be further reduced from 28 to 26 years.
25.2 For Nurses occupying permanent part-time positions, the County will pay one-half of the above described premiums. For the purposes of this Section, a permanent part-time nurse is one who is working less than full-time and more than 40 hours per biweekly pay period. For Nurses occupying permanent part-time positions who work a minimum of 60, but less than 80 hours in a biweekly pay period, the County will pay three-fourths of the hospital and medical care premiums described above.
25.3 Nurses whose employment with the County is severed by reason of retirement shall be reimbursed by the County for the unused sick leave at the time of retirement on the following basis: for each 8 hours of unused sick leave at time of retirement, the County shall pay for one month's premium for health coverage for the nurse only, to a maximum of 240 months of continued health coverage (e.g., if a nurse retires with 320 hours of unused sick leave, the County will continue to pay the health premiums on said nurse for a period of 40 months). Should a retired nurse die while receiving benefits under this section, the nurse’s spouse and eligible dependents shall continue to receive coverage to the limits provided above. A nurse that retires who chooses to purchase retiree health benefits for his/her spouse, dependent unmarried children, young adult dependents, domestic partners, and/or children of domestic partners can do so at the County’s group health plan rates. The County will provide up to a maximum of 192 hours of sick leave (2 years of retiree health coverage) to ...
Hospitalization and Medical Care. 21.1 The County and covered employees share in the cost of health care premiums. The County will pay 90% of the total premium for the Kaiser and Aetna Plans and 80% of the total premium for the Blue Shield Plan. Covered employees will pay 10% of the total premium for the Kaiser and Aetna Plans and 20% of the total premium for the Blue Shield Plan.
21.2 For employees occupying permanent part-time positions, who work a minimum of 40, but less than 60 hours in a biweekly pay period, the County will pay one-half of the hospital and medical care premiums described above. For employees occupying permanent part-time positions who work a minimum of 60 but less than 80 hours in a biweekly pay period, the County will pay three-fourths of the hospital and medical care premiums described above. In either case cited above the County contribution shall be based on the designation by management of the position as either half-time or three-quarter time, not on the specific number of hours worked.
21.3 Effective June 17, 2007, employees whose employment with the County is severed by reason of retirement during the term of this Memorandum of Understanding shall be reimbursed by the County for their unused sick leave at time of retirement on the following basis:
(a) For employees who retire on or after June 17, 2007, the conversion rate for each 8 hours of sick leave will be $400.00. This amount will be increased to $420.00 effective January 1, 2008. In no event will changes in the Kaiser premium or application of the 2% or 4% increases listed below result in the $420.00 rate being reduced. For employees who retire with 20 or more years of service with the County of San Mateo, the $420.00 rate will be increased by 4% effective January 1, 2009 and each January 1st thereafter, the rate will be increased by 4%. Such contribution shall not exceed 90% of the Kaiser Employee-only premium non-Medicare rate. For employees who retire with at least 15 but less than 20 years of service with the County of San Mateo, the $420.00 rate will be increased by 2% effective January 1, 2009 and each January 1st thereafter, the rate will be increased by 2%. Such contribution shall not exceed 90% of the Kaiser Employee-Only premium non- Medicare rate. For employees who retire on or after June 17, 2007 with less than 15 years of service with the County of San Mateo, the conversion rate for each 8 hours of sick leave will be $400.00. For employees who retire on or after January 1, 2008 with less tha...
Hospitalization and Medical Care. 22.1 The County and covered workers share in the cost of health care premiums. The County will pay 90% of the total premium for the Kaiser and Aetna Plans and 80% of the total premium for the Blue Shield Plan. Covered workers will pay 10% of the total premium for the Kaiser and Aetna Plans and 20% of the total premium for the Blue Shield Plan. Effective April 1, 2010, the Aetna Plan will be replaced with a Blue Shield HMO Plan.
22.2 For County workers occupying permanent part-time positions who work a minimum of 40, but less than 60 hours in a biweekly pay period, the County will pay one-half of the hospital and medical care premiums described above. For County workers occupying permanent part-time positions who work a minimum of 60, but less than 80 hours in a biweekly pay period, the County will pay three-fourths of the hospital and medical care premiums described above. In either case cited above the County contribution shall be based on the designation by management of the position as either half-time or three-quarter time, not on the specific number of hours worked. The County agrees to adjust the benefit status of part-time workers to conform to the budgeted FTE status of the position they occupy.
22.3 Unless otherwise provided in this MOU, workers whose employment with the County is severed by reason of retirement during the term of this MOU shall be reimbursed by the County for the unused sick leave at time of retirement on the following basis: For each 8 hours of unused sick leave at time of retirement, the County shall contribute towards one month's premium for health or dental coverage for the worker and eligible dependents (if such dependents are enrolled in the plan at the time of retirement). The County shall not be obligated to contribute at a rate in excess of $165.00 per 8 hours of unused sick leave per month for the retired worker to continue health or dental coverage (e.g., if a worker retires with 320 hours of unused sick leave, the County will continue to pay the health or dental premiums for a period of 40 months). For workers who retire with 45% or more of the total amount of sick leave they could have accrued during their career with the County of San Mateo, the conversion rate for each 8 hours of unused sick leave shall be $195. Workers may increase the number of hours per month to be converted up to a maximum of 14 hours of sick leave per month. Such conversion may be in one full hour increments above a minimum of eight hours (e.g...
