HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-01-2002 City of Auburn Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board
Monday, July '1, 2002 - lO:00 AM - Conference Room 1
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kelly called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM on Monday, July 1, 2002, in
Room 1 located at Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street, Auburn, WA. Chair
Kelly and the following Board members were present: Member Stacey Brothers,
Member Gene Cerino and Member Russ Vandver. Chair Pro Tern Bud Larson
was excused from the meeting. Others present included: Associate City
Attorney Karen Gulliver, Human Resources Director Brenda Heineman, and
Board Secretary Danielle Daskam. Guests present included: Mr. W. Terry
Wood of Lehmann/VVood and Associates, and Mr. Bill Kyle.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of the May 6, 2002 LEOFF Board Meetin.q
Motion by Member Cerino, second by Member Vandver to approve the
May 6, 2002 minutes.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0.
B. Minutes of the June 3~ 2002 LEOFF Board Meetin.q
Motion by Member Vandver, second by Member Brothers to approve the
June 3, 2002 minutes.
MOTION CARRIED. 3°0. Member Cerino abstained.
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 May 29, 2002 and was
accepted by the Board at the June 3, 2002 meeting.
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The Board reviewed a June 24, 2002, physician's statement from
Dr. Virgil Becker. (The letter from Dr. Becker was distributed during
the meeting.)
Motion by Member Cerino, second by Member Vandver to continue
Mr. Laatsch's disability leave for an additional month or until
cessation of disability, whichever occurs first.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0.
B. Claims
1. Richard Huseby
Regence 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 and June 3, 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 Brothers, second by Member Cerino to table Mr.
Huseby's claim until the next meeting pending receipt of the
requested information.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. Disability Leave/Retirement Applications
1. Rudy Peden
Effective Date of Disability: June 6, 2002
Last Day of Service: June 5, 2002
On June 6, 2002, the LEOFF Board Chair received and tentatively
approved an application for Disability Leave or Retirement effective
June 6, 2002 from Battalion Chief Rudy Peden. Mr. Peden's
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application includes physician reports from Klm B. Wright, MD and
Jayashree Srinivasan, MD dated May 20, 2002.
Motion by Member Cerino, second by Member Vandver to confirm
the Chair's action and approve the disability leave for Mr. Peden
effective June 6, 2002, with last date of service on June 5, 2002.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0.
B. Appeals
No request for reconsideration was filed.
C. Medical Claims
1. Edward Sluys
Request for reimbursement of lens and frames expenses dated
June 17, 2002 as follows:
Bifocal Lenses: $110.00
Lens Tint: $ 30.00
Frames: $ 73.78
LEOFF Board Policy 9.02(A)(2) provides for reimbursement
as follows:
Bifocal Lenses: $ 60.00
Frames $ 90.00
Motion by Member Cerino, second by Member Vandver to approve
reimbursement of $73.78 for frames and $60.00 for bifocal lenses
for a total reimbursement of $133.78.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0.
2. Ed Henderson
Request for pre-approval of oral surgery expenses.
Board members reviewed Mr. Henderson's letter dated June 5,
2002 and the accompanying letter from Auburn Valley Endodontics
dated May 30, 2002.
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Motion by Member Brothers, second by Member Cerino to table Mr.
Henderson's request pending receipt of the following information:
1) medical necessity of the treatment; 2) any alternative treatment
and cost associated with the alternative treatment; and 3) and the
causative factor of Mr. Henderson's condition.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0.
D. Discussion
1. Dental Insurance Coverage
Human Resources Director Heineman reported that approximately
57 LEOFF 1 members purchase preventative dental coverage
through the Association of Washington Cities. The retiree dental
insurance plan provides a maximum annual benefit of $1,000. She
explained that two to three years ago, the Association of
Washington Cities and the dental insurance companies opened up
enrollment to retirees. Those who did not elect to enroll at that time
or at time of retirement are no longer eligible to enroll. The monthly
premium for the retiree is $47.80 and for employee and spouse is
$95.59.
Chair Kelly noted that dental coverage is not a mandatory benefit
for LEOFF 1 members.
Ms. Heineman agreed to provide the Board with a copy of retiree
dental plan.
2. Long-term Care Insurance Coverage
Human Resources Director Heineman introduced Mr. Wood of
Lehman/Wood and Mr. Kyle. Mr. Wood presented the Board
members with information on the Allianz long-term care insurance
that the City purchased for its LEOFF 1 members.
The long-term care insurance provides $130 per day for benefits
for nursing home care, home care, and assisted living. The daily
benefit rate includes a five percent compounded inflation benefit,
and the daily benefit rate has risen to approximately $150 per day
since the purchase of the insurance policy. The policy includes a
five year benefit for any level of care. The insurance policy also
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has a feature that provides for return of premium to the City upon
the death of any insured member.
Mr. Wood recalled that the City had attempted to insure 78 LEOFF
I members. A number of members were not insurable, some were
unreachable, and some refused to apply. Of those members who
were uninsurable under Allianz, five were insured by another
insurance provider. At the present time, the City insures 57 LEOFF
1 members.
E. Correspondence
1. Letter dated June 12, 2002 from Mary Jane Tinsley regarding Fire
Relief and Pension widow's pension.
Ms. Tinsley's letter was provided to the Board for information purposes
only. The letter will be presented to the Fire Relief and Pension Board
at its next meeting for response.
F. LEOFF I Annual Medical Insurance Update
Each year a medical insurance update letter and questionnaire form is
mailed to LEOFF I retired members in order to obtain updated information
with regard to members' medical, employment and insurance status. The
update form and letter was presented to the Board members for
information only. The updates will be mailed to the retirees later this
month.
V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting
adjourned at 10:55 AM.
APPROVED THE ~'-"/"~DAY OF AUGUST, 2002.
Jim I~elly, Chair ' ~ Danie-'[le Dask-am, Secre~'ary
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