. -4- G.L. c. 32B, 21-22 outline a process for making plan design changes to municipal health insurance and specifically provides that an appropriate public authority may increase the dollar amounts for copayments, deductibles, tiered provider network copayments and other costsharing plan design features provided that such features do not exceed plan design features offered by the Group InsuranceCommission.
M.G.L. c. 32B, 21-23 By the terms of the statute, M.G.L. c. 32B, 22, the public employer is permitted to "increase the dollar amounts for copayments, deductibles, tiered provider network copayments and other cost-sharing plan design features" provided those increases do not exceed the amounts of the most-subscribed to plan offered by the Group InsuranceCommission ("GIC"). M.G.L. c. 32B, 22(b).
provide health insurance coverage to its subscribers . . . may include, as part of the health plans that it offers to its subscribers not enrolled in a Medicare plan under section 18A, copayments, deductibles, tiered provider network copayments and other costsharing plan design features that are no greater in dollar amount than the copayments, deductibles, tiered provider network copayments and other cost-sharing plan design features offered by the [Group
By the terms of the statute, M.G.L. c. 32B, 22, the public employer is permitted to "increase the dollar amounts for copayments, deductibles, tiered provider network copayments and other cost-sharing plan design features" provided those increases do not exceed the amounts of the most-subscribed to plan offered by the Group InsuranceCommission ("GIC"). M.G.L. c. 32B, 22(b ).
eliminate the Law's bargaining obligations over the dollar amounts for copayments and deductibles, the DLR still retains jurisdiction over matters concerning health insurance benefits to explore whether the School Committee was obligated, at a minimum, to impact bargain * Section 23 of Chapter 32B outlines the procedure by which a municipal employer may provide health insurance coverage to its employees by transferring subscribers to the Commonwealth's Group
Its members represent public employees in negotiations with the City (in this case, with Mayor Dan Bianchi) on the issue of health insurance.1 In August and September 2014, the Committee held a series of meetings with Mayor Bianchi to negotiate a proposed change in health insurance carriers from Group InsuranceCommission (GIC) insurance to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.
New employees who, under immediate previous employment, worked for an organization which is under the Group InsuranceCommission and the town retirement system, shall be able to transfer accumulated sick time from the town or city as provided under Chapter 32B of the Massachusetts General Laws.
TOWN OF WAKEFIELD 46 766344v1 BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN MASSACHUSETTS COALITION OF POLICE, WAKEFIELD DIVISION Contract Approved for the Massachusetts Coalition of Police Dated: , 20 Wakefield Division By: 47 766344v1 APPENDIX B MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF WAKEFIELD AND THE M.GLL. c. 32B, 21/23 WAKEFIELD PUBLIC EMPLOYEE COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE THROUGH THE GROUP INSURANCECOMMISSION PURSUANT TO M.G.L. c. 328, 21/23 (January
Dempster also performs duties related to the processing of leaves under the Federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) as well as acting as a Group InsuranceCommission (GIC) Coordinator. These duties comprise less that thirtyfive percent (35%) of her work time. (Appellant and Ampofos Testimony, Interview Guide, Exhibit 4) 18. Ms.
Bargaining unit members who participate in the GIC (Group InsuranceCommission) health insurance benefit. shall pay a premium that is in accordance with the Public Employees Committee (PEC) Agreement. ARTICLE 40 Court time provision for Public Safety Civilian Dispatchers MODIFY TO ADD Court Time Section 1.
Amend Section A to read as follows: Effective July 1, 2009, the Town began to provide health insurance benefits for its employees through the Group InsuranceCommission (GIC) pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement to this effect that was entered into by the Town and the Public Employee Committee on ; November 24, 2008, a copy of which is attached hereto for informational purposes only.
The amount of claim settlements has not exceeded insurance coverage in any of the previous three years Health Insurance On July 1, 2014, the City joined the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Group InsuranceCommission (GIC) plan which is a premium based health insurance plan. Since then the Citys share of the health insurance premium has been paid directly from the governmental and enterprise funds.
Morellos job duties include: 1) directing the day to day operations of the Benefits and Leave unit for the DCS cluster, including administration of the following programs; Group InsuranceCommission (GIC), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Extended Illness Leave Bank (EILB), Workers Compensation and Employee Orientation; 2) supervising the daily operation of the Benefits and Leave Unit by conducting staff meetings, ensuring all transactions are
During the executive session, the Board discussed whether the Town would increase its share of health insurance costs or switch to a Group InsuranceCommission plan and continued to discuss the availability of high deductible plans. Ultimately, the Board agreed to offer two alternatives for health insurance. The Board then discussed a litigation matter and reviewed one set of executive session minutes.