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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-03-2002 City of Auburn Law Enforcement Officers and Fireflghters Disability Board Monday, June 3, 2002 - 10:00 AM - Conference Room 1 MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Jim Kelly called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM on Monday, June $, 2002 in Room 1 located at Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street, Auburn, WA. Chair Kelly and the following Board members were present: Chair Pro Tern Bud Larson and Member Russ Vandver. Member Stacey Brothers arrived at 10:03 AM. Member Gene Cerino was excused~ Others present included Associate City Attorney Karen Gulliver and Board Secretary Danielle Daskam. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Minutes of the May 6, 2002 LEOFF Board Meeting Approval of the May 6, 2002 minutes was postponed to the July 1, 2002 . meeting due to the absence of Member Cerino, who was one of three members who attended the May 6, 2002 Board meeting. III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Pending Disability Leave/Retirement Applications 1. Stan Laatsch Effective Date of Disability Leave: April 1, 2002 Last Day of Service: March 31, 2002 On April 1, 2002, the LEOFF Board approved an application for disability leave/retirement for Stan Laatsch effective April 1, 2002. The last physician's report was dated April 25, 2002 and was accepted by the Board at the May 6, 2002 meeting. Mr. Laatsch's current monthly physician's report was distributed at the meeting. Chair Kelly acknowledged receipt of a physician's report dated May 29, 2002 from Dr. Virgil Becker, treating physician for Stan Laatsch. Motion by Chair Pro Tern and second by Member Brothers to continue Mr. Laatsch's disability leave for an additional month or until cessation of disability. LEOFF Boar Minutes June 3,2002 Page 1 City of Auburn Law Enforcement Officers and Fireflghters Disability Board Monday, June 3, 2002 - 10:00 AM - Conference Room 1 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0. · B. Claims 1. Richard Huseby a. Regenoe Explanation of Benefits Claim No. 0205010749701 processed on March 20, 2002 with reference to Medicare Explanation of Benefits Statement No. 0127550209700 for services received on August 31, 2001 in the amount of $56.70. On May 6, 2002, the LEOFF Board tabled Mr. Huseby's claim pending the receipt of additional information including the Medicare Explanation of Benefits Statement and proof of medical necessity. No new information was received. Motion by Member Vandver and second by Chair Pre Tem Larson to table Mr. Huseby's claim for an additional month. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Disability Leave/Retirement Applications There was no new application for disability leave/retirement. B. Appeals No request for reconsideration was filed. C. Medical Claims 1. Gerry Fuller a. Regence Explanation of Benefits Claim No. 0205120744000 processed on March 4, 2002 for services received on February 6, 2002 in the amount of $7.22. Motion by Chair Pro Tem Larson and second by Member Vandver to approve Mr. Fuller's claim in the amount of $7.22. LEOFF Board Minutes June 3, 2002 Page 2 City of Auburn Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board Monday, June 3, 2002 - 10:00 AM - Conference Room '1 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0. 2. John Calkins a. Regence Explanation of Benefits Claim No. 0030832178900 processed on November 15, 2000 for services received on various dates in October 2000 in the amount of $832.55. b. Regence Explanation of Benefits Claim No. 0033933873600 processed on December 20, 2000 for services received on November 7 and 20, 2000 in the amount of $319.75. c. Regence Explanation of Benefits Claim No. 0106132882900 processed on Mamh 21, 2001 for services received on February 2 and 13, 2001 in the amount of $256.40. LEOFF Board members reviewed Mr. Calkins claims including the April 16, 2002 letter addressed to Chair Kelly explaining the circumstances of his claims as they are outside the ninety-day limit for filing medical claims. Motion by Member Vandver, second by Chair Pro Tern Larson to approve Mr. Calkins' claims in the total amount of $1,408.70. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0. D. Discussion 1. Report on Annual LEOFF Conference Chair Kelly reported that he attended the LEOFF Board conference in May. Several items of interest were presented at the conference. Conference attendees discussed analog versus digital hearing aids. Chair Kelly reported that since the price of digital hearing aids is competitive with that of analog, there is no reason for any member to purchase analog hearing aids. He learned that the hearing aids provided by Costco Hearing Aid Centers are good devices and considered an average hearing device. LEOFF Board Minutes June 3, 2002 Page 3 City of Auburn Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board Monday, June 3, 2002 - 10:00 AM - Conference Room 1 The conference attendees also discussed LEOFF Board records retention, necessary medical expenses and dental coverage for retirees. Chair Kelly noted that King County and Snohomish County LEOFF Boards have included dental services as part of their covered benefits. LEOFF Board members briefly discussed dental benefits and whether insurance coverage would be available to the group. Board members requested more information on the demographics of the LEOFF members as a group and information on any dental insurance policies that may be available to the retirees. Other issues discussed at the conference included medical necessity of medical services, frequency of meetings, the Open Public Meetings Act, House Bill 2663, Senate Bill 6380, and survivor benefits. The Board discussed the Open Public Meetings Act and the Medical Records Privacy Act. Attorney Gulliver suggested the Board discuss specific medical procedures or treatment in closed session, and in open session, based on the medical information provided, discuss the claims and disabilities in generalities and take action on the claims and disability applications. Board members briefly discussed closed sessions versus open sessions and the mechanics for conducting closed sessions. The LEOFF Board briefly discussed long-term care for LEOFF members and long-term care insurance provided by the City. Member Brothers inquired whether the long-term insurance includes an indemnified daily benefit, and if so, whether an escalation clause is included. Chair Kelly suggested asking Human Resources Director Heineman attend the next Board meeting to update the Board on the long-term care coverage provided by the City for LEOFF I members. LEOFF Board Minutes June 3,2002 Page 4 City of Auburn Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board Monday, June 3, 2002 - 10:00 AM - Conference Room 1 Chair Kelly reported that next year's LEOFF Conference will be held in Chelan and recommended Board members attend if possible. E. Correspondence No correspondence was received for Board review. V. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:54 AM. ^PPROVED ~,,s/~ D^~ oF Ju,~, 2002. Jir~ Kelly, Chair ~ t)an~lle Daskam, Secretary LEOFF Board Minutes June 3,2002 Page 5