STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: September 22, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Human Resources
EXECUTIVE: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) an ordinance amending Chapter 34, “Personnel Rules,” of the Dallas City Code by amending Section 34-32, “Health Benefits,” and (2) a resolution to: (a) clarify the city’s OPEB liabilities; (b) clarify the eligibility requirements for participation in the city’s Retiree Plans; (c) create a one-time deferred enrollment option for the Post-65 Plan (the “Comeback Option”) to be available to certain retired City employees and their spouses; (d) clarify and limit prospective eligibility to receive City-paid premium subsidies associated with participation in the Retiree Plans and the Medicare program; and (e) reaffirm the city’s reservation of discretion to modify, amend, restructure, or terminate either or both of the Retiree Plans at any time through formal action of this Council, subject to any applicable legal limitations - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
On June 24, 2020, City Council authorized approval of the proposed plan design changes effective January 1, 2021; and approval of the proposed health coverage contribution and premium rates by Resolution No. 20-1122. Plan changes were applicable to active employees and retiree benefits.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 24, 2020, City Council authorized approval of the proposed plan design changes effective January 1, 2021, by Resolution No. 20-1122.
City Council was briefed on “Retiree Healthcare: Introducing the Comeback Option” on August 10, 2021.
FISCAL INFORMATION
No cost consideration to the City.