Common use of Member Retiree Medical Coverage Program Clause in Contracts

Member Retiree Medical Coverage Program. It is the purpose of the Members Retiree Medical Coverage program to provide for medical insurance compensation to retired Members in order to insure that these individuals, who have dedicated a number of years of service to the City of Scotts Valley, do not face an economic hardship at the time of retirement in paying for medical insurance coverage. To be eligible for this retirement benefit a Member: 1. Must have been employed with the City for ten years or longer. 2. Xxxxx retire from the City of Scotts Valley. Public safety Members shall be eligible for this benefit upon retiring at age 50 or older; all other Members shall be eligible upon retiring at age 55 or older. Retirement shall be defined as "retiring under the provisions of the PERS Retirement Plan." 3. The retired Member shall provide annual proof on the anniversary of retirement of current medical insurance coverage including the costs to the retiree. The retiree must notify the City if the medical insurance policy is cancelled. Failure to carry medical insurance or to notify the City of its cancellation will eliminate eligibility for this benefit. The retired Member must secure his/her own medical insurance coverage. The medical benefit will be provided directly to the retired Member at the following rates: A. For Employees hired on or before June 30, 2018 1. For Members who have served 10 to 15 years with the City: 100% of premiums to a maximum of 33% of the PERS-CARE plan premium level (benchmark plan); reduced to 16.5% at social security age. 2. For Members who have served 15-20 years with the City: 100% of the premiums to a maximum of 50% of the PERS- CARE plan; reduced to 25% at social security age. 3. For Members who have served over 20 years: 100% of premiums to a maximum of 67% of the PERS-CARE plan; reduced to 33.5% at social security age. The medical benefit will be provided to the retired Member and the Member's spouse. However, this benefit shall only be payable while the retiree is living, and shall not be payable to the spouse of the retiree after the retiree's death. B. For Employees hired on or after July 1, 2018 To be eligible for this benefit an EMPLOYEE: 1. Must have been employed with the City for ten (10) years or longer. 2. Xxxxx retire from the City of Scotts Valley. Public safety persons shall be eligible for this benefit upon retiring at age 50 or older; all other EMPLOYEES shall be eligible upon retiring at age 55 or older. Retirement shall be defined as “retiring under the provisions of the PERS Retirement Plan. 3. The retired EMPLOYEE shall provide annual proof on the anniversary of retirement of current medical insurance coverage including the costs to the retiree. The retiree must notify the City if the medical insurance policy is cancelled. Failure to carry medical insurance or to notify the City of its cancellation will eliminate eligibility for this benefit. The retired must secure his/her own medical insurance coverage. The medical benefit will be provided directly to the retiree at the following rates: a. For EMPLOYEES who have served 10 to 15 years with the City up to a maximum of monthly contribution which is inclusive of the PEMCHA minimum: Employee Only: $250.00 Employee plus Spouse: $375.00 b. For EMPLOYEES who have served 15 to 20 years with the City up to a maximum of monthly contribution which is inclusive of the PEMCHA minimum: Employee Only: $350.00 Employee plus Spouse: $550.00 c. For EMPLOYEES who have served over 20 years with the City up to a maximum of monthly contribution which is inclusive of the PEMCHA minimum: Employee Only: $500.00 Employee plus Spouse: $750.00 The medical benefit will be provided to the retiree and their spouse. However, this benefit shall only be payable while the retiree is living, and shall not be payable to the spouse of the retiree after the retiree’s death.

Member Retiree Medical Coverage Program. It is the purpose of the Members Retiree Medical Coverage program to provide for medical insurance compensation to retired Members in order to insure that these individuals, who have dedicated a number of years of service to the City of Scotts Valley, do not face an economic hardship at the time of retirement in paying for medical insurance coverage. To be eligible for this retirement benefit a Member: 1. Must have been employed with the City for ten years or longer. 2. Xxxxx retire from the City of Scotts Valley. Public safety Members shall be eligible for this benefit upon retiring at age 50 or older; all other Members shall be eligible upon retiring at age 55 or older. Retirement shall be defined as "retiring under the provisions of the PERS Retirement Plan." 3. The retired Member shall provide annual proof on the anniversary of retirement of current medical insurance coverage including the costs to the retiree. The retiree must notify the City if the medical insurance policy is cancelled. Failure to carry medical insurance or to notify the City of its cancellation will eliminate eligibility for this benefit. The retired Member must secure his/her own medical insurance coverage. The medical benefit will be provided directly to the retired Member at the following rates: A. For Employees hired on or before June 30, 2018 1. For Members who have served 10 to 15 years with the City: 100% of premiums to a maximum of 33% of the PERS-PERS- CARE plan premium level (benchmark plan); reduced to 16.5% at social security age. 2. For Members who have served 15-20 years with the City: 100% of the premiums to a maximum of 50% of the PERS- CARE plan; reduced to 25% at social security age. 3. For Members who have served over 20 years: 100% of premiums to a maximum of 67% of the PERS-CARE plan; reduced to 33.5% at social security age. The medical benefit will be provided to the retired Member and the Member's spouse. However, this benefit shall only be payable while the retiree is living, and shall not be payable to the spouse of the retiree after the retiree's death. B. For Employees hired on or after July 1, 2018 To be eligible for this benefit an EMPLOYEE: 1. Must have been employed with the City for ten (10) years or longer. 2. Xxxxx retire from the City of Scotts Valley. Public safety persons shall be eligible for this benefit upon retiring at age 50 or older; all other EMPLOYEES shall be eligible upon retiring at age 55 or older. Retirement shall be defined as “retiring under the provisions of the PERS Retirement Plan. 3. The retired EMPLOYEE shall provide annual proof on the anniversary of retirement of current medical insurance coverage including the costs to the retiree. The retiree must notify the City if the medical insurance policy is cancelled. Failure to carry medical insurance or to notify the City of its cancellation will eliminate eligibility for this benefit. The retired must secure his/her own medical insurance coverage. The medical benefit will be provided directly to the retiree at the following rates: a. For EMPLOYEES who have served 10 to 15 years with the City up to a maximum of monthly contribution which is inclusive of the PEMCHA minimum: Employee Only: $250.00 Employee plus Spouse: $375.00 b. For EMPLOYEES who have served 15 to 20 years with the City up to a maximum of monthly contribution which is inclusive of the PEMCHA minimum: Employee Only: $350.00 Employee plus Spouse: $550.00 c. For EMPLOYEES who have served over 20 years with the City up to a maximum of monthly contribution which is inclusive of the PEMCHA minimum: Employee Only: $500.00 Employee plus Spouse: $750.00 The medical benefit will be provided to the retiree and their spouse. However, this benefit shall only be payable while the retiree is living, and shall not be payable to the spouse of the retiree after the retiree’s death.