Common use of Retiree Health Benefits Clause in Contracts

Retiree Health Benefits. There is currently in effect a retiree health benefit program for retired members of LACERS under LAAC Division 4, Chapter 11. All covered employees who are members of LACERS, regardless of retirement tier, shall contribute to LACERS four percent (4%) of their pre-tax compensation earnable toward vested retiree health benefits as provided by this program. The retiree health benefit available under this program is a vested benefit for all covered employees who make this contribution, including employees enrolled in LACERS Tier 3. With regard to LACERS Tier 1, as provided by LAAC Section 4.1111, the monthly Maximum Medical Plan Premium Subsidy, which represents the Kaiser two-party non-Medicare Part A and Part B premium, is vested for all members who made the additional contributions authorized by LAAC Section 4.1003(c). Additionally, with regard to Tier 1 members who made the additional contribution authorized by LAAC Section 4.1003(c), the maximum amount of the annual increase authorized in LAAC Section 4.1111(b) is a vested benefit that shall be granted by the LACERS Board. With regard to LACERS Tier 3, the Implementing Ordinance shall provide that all Tier 3 members shall contribute to LACERS four percent (4%) of their pre-tax compensation earnable toward vested retiree health benefits, and shall amend LAAC Division 4, Chapter 11 to provide the same vested benefits to all Tier 3 members as currently are provided to Tier 1 members who make the same four percent (4%) contribution to LACERS under the retiree health benefit program. The entitlement to retiree health benefits under this provision shall be subject to the rules under LAAC Division 4, Chapter 11 in effect as of the effective date of this provision, and the rules that shall be placed into LAAC Division 4, Chapters 10 and 11, with regard to Tier 3, by the Implementing Ordinance. As further provided herein, the amount of employee contributions is subject to bargaining in future MOU negotiations. The vesting schedule for the Maximum Medical Plan Premium Subsidy for employees enrolled in LACERS Tier 1 and LACERS Tier 3 shall be the same. Employees whose Health Service Credit, as defined in LAAC Division 4, Chapter 11, is based on periods of part-time and less than full-time employment, shall receive full, rather than prorated, Health Service Credit for periods of service. The monthly retiree medical subsidy amount to which these employees are entitled shall be prorated based on the extent to which their service credit is prorated due to their less than full time status.

Retiree Health Benefits. There is currently in effect a retiree health benefit program program, including a medical plan premium subsidy, for retired members of LACERS under LAAC Division 4, Chapter 11. Commencing June 27, 2011, the parties agree that the retiree medical plan premium subsidy available under this program is a vested benefit, and retirees are authorized to receive increases to the medical plan premium subsidy in exchange for and subject to an agreement between the Association and the City for Association members to pay additional employee contributions. All covered employees who are members of LACERS, regardless of retirement tier, shall contribute to LACERS four percent (4%) of their pre-tax compensation earnable toward vested retiree health benefits as provided by this program. The retiree health benefit available under this program is a vested benefit for all covered employees who make this contribution, including employees enrolled in LACERS Tier 3. With regard to LACERS Tier 1, as provided by LAAC Section 4.1111, the monthly Maximum Medical Plan Premium Subsidy, which represents the Kaiser two-party non-Medicare Part A and Part B premium, is vested. The entitlement to the maximum amount of the annual increase of the Maximum Medical Plan Premium Subsidy at an amount not less than the dollar increase in the Kaiser two-party non- Medicare Part A and Part B premium is vested and shall be granted for all members who made the additional contributions authorized by LAAC Section 4.1003(c). Additionally, with regard to Tier 1 members who made The parties agree that as a condition of vesting the additional contribution Maximum Medical Plan Premium authorized by LAAC Section 4.1003(c)the LAAC, the maximum amount of the annual increase authorized employee contributions is subject to bargaining in LAAC Section 4.1111(b) is a vested benefit that shall be granted by the LACERS Boardfuture MOU negotiations in accordance with applicable Charter provisions. With regard to LACERS Tier 3, the Implementing Ordinance shall provide LAAC Section 4.1080.3 provides that all Tier 3 members shall contribute to LACERS four percent (4%) of their pre-tax compensation earnable toward vested retiree health benefits, and shall amend LAAC Division 4, Chapter 11 to provide the same vested benefits to all Tier 3 members as currently are provided to Tier 1 members who make the same four percent (4%) contribution to LACERS under the retiree health benefit program. The entitlement to retiree health benefits under this provision shall be subject to the rules under LAAC Division 4, Chapter 11 in effect as of the effective date of this provision, and the rules that shall be placed into LAAC Division 4, Chapters 10 and 11, with regard to Tier 3, by the Implementing Ordinance. As further provided herein, the amount of employee contributions is subject to bargaining in future MOU negotiations. The vesting schedule for the Maximum Medical Plan Premium Subsidy for employees enrolled in LACERS Tier 1 and LACERS Tier 3 shall be the same. The maximum amount of the annual increase authorized in LAAC Section 4.1126(b) is a vested benefit that shall be granted by the LACERS Board. Employees whose Health Service Credit, as defined in LAAC Division 4, Chapter 11, is based on periods of part-time and less than full-time employment, shall receive full, rather than prorated, Health Service Credit for periods of service. The monthly retiree medical subsidy amount to which these employees are entitled shall be prorated based on the extent to which their service credit is prorated due to their less than full time status.

Retiree Health Benefits. There As of July 1, 2011, there is currently in effect a retiree health benefit program for retired members of LACERS employees provided under LAAC Division 4, Chapter 11, Article 3 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). All covered employees who are members Commencing on the effective date of LACERSthis MOU, regardless of retirement tier, shall contribute to LACERS four percent (4%) of their pre-tax compensation earnable toward vested retiree health benefits as provided by this program. The the parties agree that the retiree health benefit available under this program is a vested benefit for all covered employees who make this contribution, including employees enrolled in LACERS Tier 3bargaining unit members. With regard to LACERS Tier 1, as provided by LAAC Section 4.1111Specifically, the monthly parties agree that the current Maximum Medical Plan Premium SubsidySubsidy of $1,190 per month, which represents the Kaiser two-party non-non- Medicare Part A and Part B premium, premium is vested for all members who made the additional contributions authorized by LAAC Section 4.1003(c)vested. Additionally, with regard to Tier 1 members who made the additional contribution authorized by LAAC Section 4.1003(c), the maximum amount of the annual increase authorized in LAAC Section 4.1111(b) is a vested benefit that 4.1103.4 shall be granted by the LACERS Board. With regard to LACERS Tier 3, the Implementing Ordinance shall provide that all Tier 3 members shall contribute to LACERS four percent (4%) of their pre-tax compensation earnable toward vested retiree health benefits, and shall amend LAAC Division 4, Chapter 11 to provide the same vested benefits to all Tier 3 members as currently are provided to Tier 1 members who make the same four percent (4%) contribution to LACERS under the retiree health benefit programis vested. The entitlement to retiree health benefits under this provision shall be subject to the rules under LAAC Division 4, Chapter 11 of the LAAC in effect as of the effective date of this provision. The parties further agree that should any provision of this Article be enjoined, or declared invalid or unlawful by a court of competent jurisdiction, the Maximum Medical Plan Subsidy would revert to the provision of the LAAC in effect prior to the effective date of this Agreement. Additionally, the parties shall meet and the rules that shall be placed into LAAC confer to achieve equal cost savings. Effective July 1, 2011, there is a retiree health benefit for employees provided under Division 4, Chapters 10 and Chapter 11, with regard Article 3 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Commencing on the effective date of this MOU Amendment, the parties agree that the retiree health benefit available under this program is a vested benefit for bargaining unit members. Specifically, the parties agree that the current Maximum Medical Plan Premium Subsidy of $1,190 per month, which represents the City’s maximum retiree non-Medicare Part A and Part B premium, is vested. Additionally, the maximum amount of the annual increase authorized in LAAC Section 4.1103.4 shall be granted and is vested. The entitlement to Tier 3retiree health benefits under this provision shall be subject to the rules under Division 4, Chapter 11 of the LAAC in effect as of the effective date of this provision. The parties further agree that as a condition of vesting the Maximum Medical Plan Premium authorized by the Implementing Ordinance. As further provided hereinLAAC, the amount of employee contributions is subject to bargaining in future MOU negotiations. The vesting schedule for the Maximum Medical Plan Premium Subsidy for employees enrolled negotiations in LACERS Tier 1 and LACERS Tier 3 shall be the same. Employees whose Health Service Credit, as defined in LAAC Division 4, Chapter 11, is based on periods of part-time and less than full-time employment, shall receive full, rather than prorated, Health Service Credit for periods of service. The monthly retiree medical subsidy amount to which these employees are entitled shall be prorated based on the extent to which their service credit is prorated due to their less than full time statusaccordance with applicable Charter provisions.

Retiree Health Benefits. There is currently in effect a retiree health benefit program program, including a medical plan premium subsidy, for retired members of LACERS under LAAC Division 4, Chapter 11. Commencing June 27, 2011, the parties agree that the retiree medical plan premium subsidy available under this program is a vested benefit, and retirees are authorized to receive increases to the medical plan premium subsidy in exchange for and subject to an agreement between the Association and the City for Association members to pay additional employee contributions. All covered employees who are members of LACERS, regardless of retirement tier, shall contribute to LACERS four percent (4%) of their pre-tax compensation earnable toward vested retiree health benefits as provided by this program. The retiree health benefit available under this program is a vested benefit for all covered employees who make this contribution, including employees enrolled in LACERS Tier 3. With regard to LACERS Tier 1, as provided by LAAC Section 4.1111, the monthly Maximum Medical Plan Premium Subsidy, which represents the Kaiser two-party non-Medicare Part A and Part B premium, is vested. The entitlement to the maximum amount of the annual increase of the Maximum Medical Plan Premium Subsidy at an amount not less than the dollar increase in the Kaiser two-party non-Medicare Part A and Part B premium is vested and shall be granted for all members who made the additional contributions authorized by LAAC Section 4.1003(c). Additionally, with regard to Tier 1 members who made The parties agree that as a condition of vesting the additional contribution Maximum Medical Plan Premium authorized by LAAC Section 4.1003(c)the LAAC, the maximum amount of the annual increase authorized employee contributions is subject to bargaining in LAAC Section 4.1111(b) is a vested benefit that shall be granted by the LACERS Boardfuture MOU negotiations in accordance with applicable Charter provisions. With regard to LACERS Tier 3, the Implementing Ordinance shall provide LAAC Section 4.1080.3 provides that all Tier 3 members shall contribute to LACERS four percent (4%) of their pre-tax compensation earnable toward vested retiree health benefits, and shall amend LAAC Division 4, Chapter 11 to provide the same vested benefits to all Tier 3 members as currently are provided to Tier 1 members who make the same four percent (4%) contribution to LACERS under the retiree health benefit program. The entitlement to retiree health benefits under this provision shall be subject to the rules under LAAC Division 4, Chapter 11 in effect as of the effective date of this provision, and the rules that shall be placed into LAAC Division 4, Chapters 10 and 11, with regard to Tier 3, by the Implementing Ordinance. As further provided herein, the amount of employee contributions is subject to bargaining in future MOU negotiations. The vesting schedule for the Maximum Medical Plan Premium Subsidy for employees enrolled in LACERS Tier 1 and LACERS Tier 3 shall be the same. The maximum amount of the annual increase authorized in LAAC Section 4.1126(b) is a vested benefit that shall be granted by the LACERS Board. Employees whose Health Service Credit, as defined in LAAC Division 4, Chapter 11, is based on periods of part-time and less than full-time employment, shall receive full, rather than prorated, Health Service Credit for periods of service. The monthly retiree medical subsidy amount to which these employees are entitled shall be prorated based on the extent to which their service credit is prorated due to their less than full time status.

Retiree Health Benefits. There is currently in effect a retiree health benefit program for retired members of LACERS under LAAC Division 4, Chapter 11. All covered employees who are members of LACERS, regardless of retirement tier, shall contribute to LACERS four percent (4%) of their pre-tax compensation earnable toward vested retiree health benefits as provided by this program. The retiree health benefit available under this program is a vested benefit for all covered employees who make this contribution, including employees enrolled in LACERS Tier 3. With regard to LACERS Tier 1, as provided by LAAC Section 4.1111, the monthly Maximum Medical Plan Premium Subsidy, which represents the Kaiser two-party non-Medicare Part A and Part B premium, is vested for all members who made the additional contributions authorized by LAAC Section 4.1003(c). Additionally, with regard to Tier 1 members who made the additional contribution authorized by LAAC Section 4.1003(c), the maximum amount of the annual increase authorized in LAAC Section 4.1111(b) is a vested benefit that shall be granted by the LACERS Board. With regard to LACERS Tier 3, the Implementing Ordinance shall provide that all Tier 3 members shall contribute to LACERS four percent (4%) of their pre-tax compensation earnable toward vested retiree health benefits, and shall amend LAAC Division 4, Chapter 11 to provide the same vested benefits to all Tier 3 members as currently are provided to Tier 1 members who make the same four percent (4%) contribution to LACERS under the retiree health benefit program. The entitlement to retiree health benefits under this provision shall be subject to the rules under LAAC Division 4, Chapter 11 in effect as of the effective date of this provision, and the rules that shall be placed into LAAC Division 4, Chapters 10 and 11, with regard to Tier 3, by the Implementing Ordinance. As further provided herein, the amount of employee contributions is subject to bargaining in future MOU negotiations. The vesting schedule for the Maximum Medical Plan Premium Subsidy for employees enrolled in LACERS Tier 1 and LACERS Tier 3 shall be the same. MOU63-21 Employees whose Health Service Credit, as defined in LAAC Division 4, Chapter 11, is based on periods of part-time and less than full-time employment, shall receive full, rather than prorated, Health Service Credit for periods of service. The monthly retiree medical subsidy amount to which these employees are entitled shall be prorated based on the extent to which their service credit is prorated due to their less than full time status.

Retiree Health Benefits. There is currently in effect a retiree health benefit program for retired members of LACERS under LAAC Division 4, Chapter 11. All covered employees who are members of LACERS, regardless of retirement tier, shall contribute to LACERS four percent (4%) of their pre-tax compensation earnable toward vested retiree health benefits as provided by this program. The retiree health benefit available under this program is a vested benefit for all covered employees who make this contribution, including employees enrolled in LACERS Tier 3. With regard to LACERS Tier 1, as provided by LAAC Section 4.1111, the monthly Maximum Medical Plan Premium Subsidy, which represents the Kaiser two-party non-Medicare Part A and Part B premium, is vested for all members who made the additional contributions authorized by LAAC Section 4.1003(c). Additionally, with regard to Tier 1 members who made the additional contribution authorized by LAAC Section 4.1003(c), the maximum amount of the annual increase authorized in LAAC Section 4.1111(b) is a vested benefit that shall be granted by the LACERS Board. With regard to LACERS Tier 3, the Implementing Ordinance shall provide that all Tier 3 members shall contribute to LACERS four percent (4%) of their pre-tax compensation earnable toward vested retiree health benefits, and shall amend LAAC Division 4, Chapter 11 to provide the same vested benefits to all Tier 3 members as currently are provided to Tier 1 members who make the same four percent (4%) contribution to LACERS under the retiree health benefit program. The entitlement to retiree health benefits under this provision shall be subject to the rules under LAAC Division 4, Chapter 11 in effect as of the effective date of this provision, and the rules that shall be placed into LAAC Division 4, Chapters 10 and 11, with regard to Tier 3, by the Implementing Ordinance. As further provided herein, the amount of employee contributions is subject to bargaining in future MOU negotiations. The vesting schedule for the Maximum Medical Plan Premium Subsidy for employees enrolled in LACERS Tier 1 and LACERS Tier 3 shall be the same. Employees whose Health Service Credit, as defined in LAAC Division 4, Chapter 11, is based on periods of part-time and less than full-time employment, shall receive full, rather than prorated, Health Service Credit for periods of service. The monthly retiree medical subsidy amount to which these employees are entitled shall be prorated based on the extent to which their service credit is prorated due to their less than full time status.

Retiree Health Benefits. There is currently in effect a retiree health benefit program for retired members of LACERS under LAAC Division 4, Chapter 11. All covered employees who are members of LACERS, regardless of retirement tier, shall contribute to LACERS four percent (4%) of their pre-tax compensation earnable toward vested retiree health benefits as provided by this program. The retiree health benefit available under this program is a vested benefit for all covered employees who make this contribution, including employees enrolled in LACERS Tier 3. With regard to LACERS Tier 1, as provided by LAAC Section 4.1111, the monthly Maximum Medical Plan Premium Subsidy, which represents the Kaiser two-party non-Medicare Part A and Part B premium, is vested for all members who made the additional contributions authorized by LAAC Section 4.1003(c). Additionally, with regard to Tier 1 members who made the additional contribution authorized by LAAC Section 4.1003(c), the maximum amount of the annual increase authorized in LAAC Section 4.1111(b) is a vested benefit that shall be granted by the LACERS Board. MOU64-21 With regard to LACERS Tier 3, the Implementing Ordinance shall provide that all Tier 3 members shall contribute to LACERS four percent (4%) of their pre-tax compensation earnable toward vested retiree health benefits, and shall amend LAAC Division 4, Chapter 11 to provide the same vested benefits to all Tier 3 members as currently are provided to Tier 1 members who make the same four percent (4%) contribution to LACERS under the retiree health benefit program. The entitlement to retiree health benefits under this provision shall be subject to the rules under LAAC Division 4, Chapter 11 in effect as of the effective date of this provision, and the rules that shall be placed into LAAC Division 4, Chapters 10 and 11, with regard to Tier 3, by the Implementing Ordinance. As further provided herein, the amount of employee contributions is subject to bargaining in future MOU negotiations. The vesting schedule for the Maximum Medical Plan Premium Subsidy for employees enrolled in LACERS Tier 1 and LACERS Tier 3 shall be the same. Employees whose Health Service Credit, as defined in LAAC Division 4, Chapter 11, is based on periods of part-time and less than full-time employment, shall receive full, rather than prorated, Health Service Credit for periods of service. The monthly retiree medical subsidy amount to which these employees are entitled shall be prorated based on the extent to which their service credit is prorated due to their less than full time status.