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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/25/2020 - MinutesY CITY OF RENTON ♦ '}' ♦ LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS & FIREFIGHTERS DISABILITY BOARD REGULAR MEETING Minutes February 25, 2020 — 9:00 a.m. Renton City Hall —1st Floor HRRM Conference Room Attendees: Jim Phelan, Russ Olson, Jim Matthew, Valerie O'Halloran, Wendy Rittereiser, Leslie Clark and Maria Sahagun Absent: Ed Prince LEOFF Board CALL TO ORDER Jim Phelan Called the meeting to order at 9:02 am. Jim Phelan Jim Phelan welcomed Valerie O'Halloran to the Board. Member at Large (Chair) Annual Election —the Board opened the 26 sealed ballots received for the Fire LEOFF Board election. Jim Matthew re-elected to represent the Fire and Ed Prince Emergency Services for the term 1/1/2020—12/31/2021. Council Member For the purpose of new LEOFF Board member, Valerie O'Halloran, Jim Phelan explained the election process. Valerie O'Halloran Council Member APPROVAL OF MINUTES Russ Olson moved to approve January 28, 2020 minutes. Jim Matthew seconded. James Matthew Motion carried. Fire and Emergency OLD BUSINESS Services Kaiser vs HMA - There was a discussion from the last meeting on the City's Russ Olson obligation to LEOFF I retirees when there is a difference in coverage between Police Kaiser and HMA. This was tabled pending legal review. Based on Leslie Clark's report, the Board consensus was that the City should cover the cost of necessary medical services that are not covered by insurance or other sources. Jim Phelan clarified the process for reimbursement. The provider would bill Medicare and retiree's insurance. In the event that the provider does not bill Medicare or insurance, the retiree will pay the provider and submit for reimbursement to the City. Base on the clarification at this meeting, the City will process reimbursement when coverage on the Kaiser plan is less than coverage considered medically necessary. Board approval unless it is not required for amounts under $500 that are clearly covered by HMA such as glasses and hearing aids. Long-term Care will always require approval from the Board under the Board's rules. NEW BUSINESS - None COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS #4571—Request to increase monthly reimbursement for Long Term care/in home care. Russ Olson moved and Jim Mathew seconded approval on an increase in Long Term Care/in home care from $5,600 to $11,200/per month beginning February 1, 2020. Motion carried. #0493 — Request to get reimbursement for prescription. The retiree had filled a drug not on formulary for $322.70, and later refilled the same prescription for $61.75 using a coupon. Jim Matthew moved to approve reimbursement on two prescriptions totaling $384.45. Valerie O'Halloran offered a friendly amendment to reimburse only $123.50, which was the lower cost ($61.75) of what the retiree paid multiplied it by 2. There was a considerable discussion between the Board members. Valerie O'Halloran retracted friendly amendment. Russ Olson seconded to the original motion to approve reimbursement for $384.45 along with a request to staff to write a memo to the retiree reminding him to work with the doctor on whether generics or lower cost alternatives are available. Motion carried. #6695 — Request to get reimbursement for prescription. Russ Olson moved and Jim Matthew seconded to approve reimbursement for $183.48 with a request to staff to provide a memo to the retiree reminding him to work with the doctor on whether generics or lower cost alternatives are available. Motion carried. Valerie O'Halloran expressed appreciation with the warm welcome she received from the Board members. She appreciated the exchanges of feedback during the meeting. ADJOURNMENT Russ Olson moved and Jim Matthew seconded to adjourn. Motion carried. Jim Phelan closed the meeting at 10:01.