Joint Committee on Health Benefits. 41.1 a. The State and UUP agree to continue a Joint Committee on Health Benefits. The Committee shall consist of no more than five representatives selected by UUP and no more than five representatives selected by the State.
Joint Committee on Health Benefits. (a) The State and PEF agree to continue the Joint Committee on Health Benefits.
Joint Committee on Health Benefits. In recognition of the mutual interest and concern over increasing costs associated with health benefits to both PEF and USW, a Joint Committee on Health Benefits shall be established.
Joint Committee on Health Benefits. The State and GSEU agree to establish a Joint Committee on Health Benefits relating to the SEHP. The Joint Committee on Health Benefits shall consist of no more than five representatives selected by GSEU and no more than five representatives selected by the State. Both parties shall prepare and present a list of the permanent members of the Joint Committee on Health Benefits. The Joint Committee on Health Benefits shall meet within 14 days, or as soon as practicable, after a request has been made in writing by either side. Within three working days of this written request to meet, the entity making such request shall submit a written agenda for the proposed meeting to the Joint Committee members. The Joint Committee on Health Benefits shall work with appropriate State agencies to review and oversee various aspects of the SEHP. The review shall include:
Joint Committee on Health Benefits a. The State and DC-37 agree to continue the Joint Committee on Health Benefits.
Joint Committee on Health Benefits. A Joint Committee on Health Benefits (Joint Committee) shall be composed of three (3) representatives selected by the Fairbanks Education Association, three (3) representatives selected by the Education Support Staff Association, one (1) representative selected by the Fairbanks Principals' Association, the Fairbanks North Star Borough Risk Manager as a nonvoting member, and three (3) representatives selected by the Superintendent. The Joint Committee shall select a chairperson from its membership. A quorum for the meetings shall require no fewer than seven (7) committee members. The Joint Committee will conduct a formal vote on any proposed changes in benefits. Passage of motions requires a supermajority vote of seventy-five percent (75%). Minutes shall be taken of the meetings. The Joint Committee shall be empowered to determine health care benefits to be provided, which shall be formalized through a memorandum of agreement between the District and a designated representative of each affected employee group. "Health care benefits" shall include dates of eligibility for coverage, benefit schedules, deductibles, co-payment provisions, preferred provider programs, wellness programs, and other options designed to contain costs while enhancing benefit options. The District shall not be required to adopt changes made by this committee which would:
Joint Committee on Health Benefits. In recognition of the mutual interest and concern over increasing costs associated with health benefits to both PEF and USW, a Joint Committee on Health Benefits shall be established.
1. The Joint Committee on Health Benefits shall consist of an equal number of designees of the President of PEF and of the President of USW Local 9265.
2. The Committee shall meet at least quarterly.
3. The Committee shall review the utilization data provided by the PEF Healthcare Plan administrators, study and make recommendations about possible cost effective methods for providing existing or enhanced health benefits to bargaining unit members and/or retirees, and study and make recommendations concerning further development of the retiree health insurance benefit as provided in Article 22 of this Agreement.
4. The Committee shall develop an educational program to be provided to PEF staff to inform members about the Step Therapy and Quantity Limit Programs. These educational programs shall be delivered prior to implementation of the Step Therapy and Quantity Limit Programs.
5. The Committee is authorized to review and analyze dental utilization data, research new dental insurance options and meet and agree on improvements to PEF’s dental coverage during this contract period.
6. The Committee is authorized to research and analyze possible voluntary wellness programs and/or initiatives designed to encourage preventive health care and promote healthy lifestyle and behavior choices. The Committee shall have the authority to meet and agree on the implementation of voluntary wellness programs which may include the development of appropriate rewards and/or incentives for participation in such programs.
7. The Committee is authorized to explore the possible utilization of a copayment waiver program for office visits and/or prescription drugs for treatment of chronic conditions. If the committee jointly determines that copayment waivers may remove disincentives to obtaining appropriate care and/or treatment compliance, the Committee may jointly agree to the implementation of an appropriate co-payment waiver program.
8. The Committee is authorized to review and analyze the possible utilization of copayment waivers as an incentive for voluntary participation in a prescription drug step therapy program. If the committee jointly determines that implementation of such a program is administratively feasible and jointly beneficial, the Committee may meet and agree on the terms of participa...
Joint Committee on Health Benefits. (JCHB) Charges • JCHB to work with State to implement, oversee and monitor Guaranteed Access Program for PCPs and “core” specialists. • Once established, no change in access standards without agreement of State and PEF. • JCHB to work with State to establish and implement voluntary Health Risk Assessment 2011-2015 PS&T Unit Tentative Agreement GAINS and TRADE OFFS Article Gains Trade Offs Program and educational endeavors to encourage healthier lifestyles. • JCHB to meet and confer with State on evaluation of possible transition to GHI Preferred Plus dental plan. • JCHB will review radiology pre-notification requirement and review viability and cost effectiveness of implementing pre-authorization program for those services and for non-urgent/non-emergent cardiologic procedures and testing. • JCHB to work with State to implement and oversee a “Healthy Back” voluntary disease management program. • JCHB to work with State to implement and oversee a Bariatric Surgery management program. • If found advantageous and feasible, an “Alternative Prescription Drug Program” will be offered to PS&T Unit enrollees on a voluntary basis. • State will develop and release RFP for self- insured Prescription Drug Program. • JCHB will work with State in development of RFP and review proposals received. • State will evaluate ability/timetable to expand self-insurance to remaining components of Empire Plan and dental plan.
Joint Committee on Health Benefits. 6.9 a. The State and GSEU agree to establish a Joint Committee on Health Benefits relating to the Student Employee Health Plan (SEHP). The Committee shall consist of no more than five representatives selected by GSEU and no more than five representatives selected by the State. Both parties shall prepare and present a list of the permanent members of the Joint Committee.
Joint Committee on Health Benefits. A Joint Committee on Health Benefits (Joint Committee) shall be composed of three (3) representatives selected by the Fairbanks Education Association, three
