Chapter 3.15
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT HEALTH ALLOWANCE
Sections:
3.15.020 Health allowance benefit for regular full-time and part-time employees.
3.15.030 Recognition of collective bargaining agreements.
3.15.040 Medical healthcare benefits for Council members.
3.15.010 Statement of policy.
It is the policy of the City of University Place to encourage participation by all City employees in health, vision and dental insurance programs. Helping to keep City employees at their maximum sustainable level of good health benefits the City of University Place by promoting productivity, encouraging career service with the City and reducing absenteeism.
(Ord. 300 § 1, 2000).
3.15.020 Health allowance benefit for regular full-time and part-time employees.
See the biennial budget document for a detailed description of the employee health care plan.
(Ord. 397 § 2, 2003; Ord. 300 § 1, 2000).
3.15.030 Recognition of collective bargaining agreements.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as interfering with the rights of employees to organize and negotiate benefits of employment pursuant to collective bargaining agreements. Benefits for employees covered by collective bargaining agreements shall be governed by the agreements. This chapter shall not impair any obligations of the City under present or future collective bargaining agreements.
(Ord. 300 § 1, 2000).
3.15.040 Medical healthcare benefits for Council members.
Effective March 1, 2016, City Council members currently or newly elected to office are eligible to choose to participate in either of the City’s medical insurance plans (Group Health or Regence) for themselves and their dependents. Costs for medical insurance premiums shall be paid by the Council member, not the City, through payroll deduction. Participation is subject to the Association of Washington Cities’ underwriting requirements for medical insurance.
(Ord. 664 § 1 (Exh. A), 2016).