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<br /> REOUEST IR LUY COUNCIL AGENDA HEMe <br /> , I, I <br /> Agenda Date Requested: December 13 _ 1999 <br /> Requested By: L. Ri2bv Department: Administrative Setvices <br /> Report Resolution X Ordinance <br /> Exhibits: Ordinance <br /> Retiree Medical Coverage Plan <br /> SUMMARY & RECOMMENDA nON <br /> Council has asked that staff review the current policy of providing health insurance to retirees. The proposed changes <br /> and additions are attached for your review. <br /> During the workshop session, there was discussion regarding those retirees, who retired in 1993 and before, who <br /> Council, at that time, agreed to cover at 100%. There were sixteen (16) retirees at that time on the City's medical plan. <br /> All but one (1) are currently age 65 or older and eligible for Medicare. Staff recommends that this group of retirees <br /> remain on their current plan since Medicare is primary with the one exception, and the City's coverage is secondary. <br /> The proposed policy would affect fourteen (14) employees who retired in 1994 and later, and all employees retiring after <br /> adoption. Staff recommends that if this policy is approved, it go into affect one vear from date of adootion. All current <br /> employees will be notified in writing and through employee meetings. All affected retirees will immediately be notified <br /> by mail, allowing them sufficient time to make any necessary arrangements. <br /> Action Required by Council: <br /> Consider approving ordinance to change the City of La Porte Medical Plan as it pertains to retiree medical <br /> coverage. <br /> Availability of Funds: <br /> - General Fund_ Water/Wastewater <br /> _ Capital Improvement_ General Revenue Sharing <br /> - Other <br /> Account Number: N/A Funds Available: - YES - NO <br /> _.._~..,.. - <br /> APoroved for <br /> ~ <br /> l" .Ji'/,tf <br /> , <br /> ~T. /n e <br /> ity Ma ger <br />