HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2020-R0321 - Changes to the Master Welfare Benefit PlanResolution No. 2020-RO321
Item No. 7.16
September 22, 2020
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the City Manager of the City of Lubbock is hereby authorized to execute
changes to the Master Welfare Benefit Plan and Benefit Plan Document regarding the waiting
period for benefit eligibility, available condition -coaching services for diabetes management,
and certain bariatric-related benefits, as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, and to
execute all documents in connection with said changes.
Passed by the City Council on this, the 22nd day of September, 2020.
DANIEL M. POPE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Rebecca Garza, City Secretary
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Bil erton, Deputy ' anager
FORM:
Assistant City Attorney
ccdocs/RES. Waiting period for benefit eligibility
September 10, 2020
Resolution No. 2020-RO321
Exhibit A
City of Lubbock
Master Welfare Benefit Plan and Benefit Plan Document
Modifications to the City of Lubbock employee Master Welfare Benefit Plan (the "Plan
Document") are authorized as set forth below, to be effective January 1, 2021.
• The waiting period for benefits eligibility shall be from the beginning of the pay period
after working on full pay period to the first of the month following 30 consecutive days
of employment.
• Livongo, an expanded condition -coaching service for diabetes management, is added as
an available benefit.
• A bariatric benefit with the following parameters is added as an available benefit:
• BMI 40 or more
• BMI 35 or more with at least 1 comorbidity
• Mandatory adherence to pre -surgery guidelines and requirements established by
provider
• Screening at least 30 days prior and 6 months post -surgery to monitor Lipid
profile, cholesterol, glucose, triglycerides, and hemoglobin
• Includes body contouring surgery
• A lower out-of-pocket expense for using a Blue Distinction Center for Bariatrics
can be added
• Benefit is only once in the lifetime of the participant