Common use of Cafeteria Option Clause in Contracts

Cafeteria Option. ‌ Bargaining unit members who opt not to utilize the RPOA benefit package, and who can document to the City's satisfaction that the member has comparable group insurance benefits through a spouse's plan or through another source (e.g. retired military benefits) shall receive a payment of $244 a month in lieu of the health and welfare premium. This option is available upon initial employment and at the annual insurance benefits "open period." Bargaining unit members receiving $244 in lieu of benefits may apply the credit towards an IRS Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan. 13.B.1. The City shall contract with the CALPERS Health Benefits Program to provide medical insurance for all active employees, future retirees and future eligible survivors. Eligibility of retirees and survivors of retirees to participate in this program shall, be in accordance with the regulations promulgated by CALPERS. 13.B.2. The City shall pay the minimum required amount per month to CalPERS on behalf of each active employee, eligible retired employee, or eligible survivor of a retired employee who subscribes with CalPERS for coverage. This amount on behalf of retirees or their eligible survivors shall be increased annually as required by CalPERS regulations. 13.B.3. In addition to the contributions listed above, the City shall establish a benefit account for each active employee eligible for medical coverage who has enrolled in one of the 13.B.4. The City shall not treat the City contributions of the amount the employee receives indicated in Section 13.B.2 or the Employee Benefit Account as compensation subject to income tax withholding unless the Internal Revenue Service or the Franchise Tax Board indicates that such contributions are taxable income subject to withholding. Each employee shall be solely and personally responsible for any federal, state, or local tax liability, or penalty that may arise out of the implementation of this section.

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Sources: Memorandum of Understanding

Cafeteria Option. Bargaining unit members who opt not to utilize the RPOA benefit package, and who can document to the City's satisfaction that the member has comparable group insurance benefits through a spouse's plan or through another source (e.g. retired military benefits) shall receive a payment of $244 a month in lieu of the health and welfare premium. This option is available upon initial employment and at the annual insurance benefits "open period." Bargaining unit members receiving $244 in lieu of benefits may apply the credit towards an IRS Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan. 13.B.1. The City shall contract with the CALPERS Health Benefits Program to provide medical insurance for all active employees, future retirees and future eligible survivors. Eligibility of retirees and survivors of retirees to participate in this program shall, be in accordance with the regulations promulgated by CALPERS. 13.B.2. The City shall pay the minimum required amount per month to CalPERS on behalf of each active employee, eligible retired employee, or eligible survivor of a retired employee who subscribes with CalPERS for coverage. This amount on behalf of retirees or their eligible survivors shall be increased annually as required by CalPERS regulations. 13.B.3. In addition to the contributions listed above, the City shall establish a benefit account for each active employee eligible for medical coverage who has enrolled in one of the 13.B.4. The City shall not treat the City contributions of the amount the employee receives indicated in Section 13.B.2 or the Employee Benefit Account as compensation subject to income tax withholding unless the Internal Revenue Service or the Franchise Tax Board indicates that such contributions are taxable income subject to withholding. Each employee shall be solely and personally responsible for any federal, state, or local tax liability, or penalty that may arise out of the implementation of this section.

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Sources: Memorandum of Understanding

Cafeteria Option. Bargaining unit members who opt not to utilize the RPOA benefit package, and who can document to the City's satisfaction that the member has comparable group insurance benefits through a spouse's plan or through another source (e.g. retired military benefits) shall receive a payment of $244 a month in lieu of the health and welfare premium. This option is available upon initial employment and at the annual insurance benefits "open period." Bargaining unit members receiving $244 in lieu of benefits may apply the credit towards an IRS Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan. 13.B.1. The City shall contract with the CALPERS Health Benefits Program to provide medical insurance for all active employees, future retirees and future eligible survivors. Eligibility of retirees and survivors of retirees to participate in this program shall, be in accordance with the regulations promulgated by CALPERS. 13.B.2. The City shall pay the minimum required amount per month to CalPERS on behalf of each active employee, eligible retired employee, or eligible survivor of a retired employee who subscribes with CalPERS for coverage. This amount on behalf of retirees or their eligible survivors shall be increased annually as required by CalPERS regulations. 13.B.3. In addition to the contributions listed above, the City shall establish a benefit account for each active employee eligible for medical coverage who has enrolled in one of thethe CALPERS medical insurance plans offered by the City. All such employees shall receive 13.B.4. The City shall not treat the City contributions of the amount the employee receives indicated in Section 13.B.2 or the Employee Benefit Account as compensation subject to income tax withholding unless the Internal Revenue Service or the Franchise Tax Board indicates that such contributions are taxable income subject to withholding. Each employee shall be solely and personally responsible for any federal, state, or local tax liability, or penalty that may arise out of the implementation of this section.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Memorandum of Understanding