Explanation
Both the Federal government, through the Affordable Care Act in March 2009, and the State government, through the budget that was passed in July 2009, allow older children, up to the age of 28, to remain covered under their parents' coverage. In compliance with the two mandates, the City will extend health insurance coverage to its eligible dependents beginning February 1, 2011, the renewal of the City's health plan year.
In order for the City of Columbus to continue to be a competitive employer and address current employee health care demands, it is proposed that additional eligible dependents of Columbus City employees be included for purposes of health insurance coverage.
Fiscal impact for 2010 is approximately $150,000 and will be expended from the Employee Benefits Trust Fund.
Title
To authorize the Director of Human Resources to provide for additional eligible dependents for purposes of insurance coverage and to declare an emergency. (AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 1584-2012 PASSED 07/30/2012)
Body
WHEREAS, both the Federal government, through the Affordable Care Act in March 2009, and the State government, through the budget that was passed in July 2009, allow older children, up to the age of 28, to remain covered under their parents' coverage; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with the two mandates, the City will extend health insurance coverage to its eligible dependents beginning February 1, 2011, the renewal of the City's health plan year; and
WHEREAS, the Federal mandate requires employers to insure the dependents at no additional cost to the employees until the dependents turn age 26; and
WHEREAS, the State law requires coverage until the end of a dependent's 28th year , and it is optional for an employer to share the cost with the employee; and
WHEREAS, the Administration is recommending to provide for additional eligible dependents who share a permanent residence with a covered City employee; and Now, Therefore,
WHEREAS, an emergency exis...
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