HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/24/2022 - MinutesCITY OF RENTON
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS & FIREFIGHTERS DISABILITY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
May 24, 2022 – 9:00 a.m.
Video Conference (Zoom meeting)
In Attendance: Jim Matthew, Jim Phelan, Carolyn Kraft, Valerie O’Halloran, Ed Prince, and
Erika Eddins
Not in Attendance: Russ Olson, Alex Tuttle
CALL TO ORDER
Jim Phelan moved to call the meeting to order at 09:02 a.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
James Matthew moved to approve the April 26, 2022 meeting minutes and Valerie
O’Halloran seconded. Motion approved.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
#5640 – Request to Board for review of in-home care. Erika stated this is in line with similar
requests for in home care services received from other retirees last year and a letter of
medical necessity was provided by a doctor. The range of care services and the cost is within
the average cost for like services within the region. Request is for assistance with activities
of daily living for partial days at 4 hours per day, 4 days per week, at a maximum rate of
$36.00 per hour.
Valerie O’Halloran moved to approve the request for in-home care. James Matthew
seconds. Motion carried.
#1018 – Request to Board for review of in-home services received outside of U.S. in
Mexico. Erika stated the retiree resides in Mexico part of the year and became ill and
received treatment from a doctor at home. HMA does not cover medical services received
by non-U.S. providers except for emergency medical care. The documentation received
from the retiree did not indicate emergency care but did demonstrate medical necessity.
Jim Mathew moved to approve the reimbursement of in-home services. Ed Prince seconds.
Motion carried.
COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Erika wanted the board to be aware of a recent issue with a hearing aid claim. A provider
was unhappy with the contracted rate that insurance paid for hearing aids and reached out
to the LEOFF 1 retiree, members of this board, and other agencies. It is not appropriate for
providers to reach out to retirees or LEOFF Board members if they are unhappy with the
contracted amount HMA paid them. If this type of situation occurs again, Erika’s contact
information can be given to the provider. HMA is currently working directly with this
provider and reviewing to ensure everything was processed correctly. The retiree received
their hearing aids and does not owe any balance.
ADJOURNMENT
James Matthew moved to adjourn, and Valerie O’Halloran seconds. Motion carried.
Jim Phelan closed the meeting at 09:19 a.m.
LEOFF Board
Jim Phelan
Member at Large
(Chair)
Ed Prince
Council Member
Valerie O’Halloran
Council Member
James Matthew
Fire and Emergency
Services
Russ Olson
Police