Report Prepared by: Rosa M. Kindred-Winzer, Insurance Coordinator
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SUBJECT: 2019 Cafeteria Plan Renewal
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider approving the renewal of the 2019 Cafeteria Plan regarding employees' and retirees' health and welfare benefits.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the employees' health and welfare benefits cafeteria plan renewal for calendar year 2019 and authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff and Employee Benefits Committee; or,
2. Direct staff to develop other options; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Take no action.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Article XI, Fiscal Administration. Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with recognized labor bargaining units and Management Compensation Plan. "The plans shall be selected solely by the City following review of proposals by the Employee Benefits Committee, whose role is advisory to the City Council."
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2018-19 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The City of Merced provides five (5) forms of core insurance coverage as benefits to City employees: medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. These are provided through an implemented IRS Section 125 Cafeteria Plan where employees can select from two (2) options in each coverage category. The insurance plans are selected solely by the City (City Council) upon review and recommendation of the proposal by the Employee Benefits Committee. The MOUs stated that the role of the Employee Benefits Committee is advisory to the City Council.
History and Past Actions
The Employee Benefits Committee (Committee) met with Alliant Insurance Services (broker of record) on July 31, 2018 to review group benefits. The informational meeting was held to bring the Committee up to date with benefit plan offerings and to review premium renewal for medical coverage as well as review annual p...
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