National Health Care Reform a. For purposes of this Paragraph, fringe benefit shall be defined as any compensation other than direct wages that are received by an employee under the terms of this Agreement that are financed either wholly or in part by the employer, or by means of a salary reduction agreement between the employer and the individual employee.
National Health Care Reform. In the event that national health care reform legislation is enacted which would result in expenditures by the Authority in excess of the negotiated health care rates with its carriers/vendors, the parties shall meet to discuss strategies for addressing such changes to maintain the existing cost structure of these benefits. In the event the parties are unable to agree on a strategy, the dispute shall be resolved through the Joint Labor Management Cost Containment Committee.
National Health Care Reform. In the event the United States or the State of California moves to a Universal Healthcare program, either party during the term of the Agreement may make a written request to the other party to discuss other health plan options. The discussions should conclude in a timely manner.
National Health Care Reform. For purposes of this Paragraph, fringe benefit shall be defined as any compensation other than direct wages that are received by an employee under the terms of this Agreement that are financed either wholly or in part by the employer, or by means of a salary reduction agreement between the employer and the individual employee. If a change in applicable federal or state statute causes a previously untaxed fringe benefit to become a portion of an employee’s taxable compensation, then the parties agree to reopen the Agreement for renegotiations; the Agreement shall be reopened for negotiation only to the extent necessary to deal with the specific fringe benefit(s) which has heretofore been untaxed, but which may have become taxable. The sole purpose of reopening portions of this Agreement for renegotiations as described herein shall be to reduce, insofar as possible, any additional tax liability which an employee might suffer as a result of the change in applicable federal or state statute. If a change in applicable federal or state statute causes a substantive change in the benefit level, structure, or delivery system of a fringe benefit, then the parties agree to reopen the Agreement for renegotiations; the Agreement shall be reopened for negotiation only to the extent necessary to deal with the specific fringe benefit which is subject to a change as described herein. The sole purpose of reopening portions of this Agreement for renegotiations as described herein shall be to bring applicable provisions of the Agreement in compliance with applicable federal or state statute. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to require any increase in the Board’s percent contribution as provided for in Subsection B.1. above, except that if any change in applicable federal or state statute requires a change in such contributions, then the parties agree to reopen this Agreement for renegotiations on that issue. Domestic Partner Xxxxxx recognizes domestic partnerships for health care benefits as per applicable laws. Should the laws change to no longer recognize domestic partnerships, Xxxxxx reserves the right to maintain these benefits.
National Health Care Reform. The agreement of the Companies and the Union regarding health care reform, which is set forth in the 2008 MOU, is eliminated and the Labor Management Partnership for Health Care Reform is dissolved.
