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RECEIVED
�ITY CLERK'S QFFICE
CITY OF RENTON
HUMAN RESOURCES &RISK MANAGEMENT
November 27,2007
LEOFF 1 DISABILITY BpARD MINUTES
n Attendance: bsent:
ob Deines,Fire 'chard Anderson,Police
enis Law, Ci Council
oni Nelson, City Council
im Phelan,Member at Lar e �
erri Shuhart, Staff
ike Webb , Staff
CALL TO ORDER:
The November meeting was called to order at 8:02 a.m.by T.Nelson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion made by D. Law, Seconded by J. Phelan and Carried to approve the minutes for the
month of October 23, 2007 Regular Meeting and the November 2, 2007 Special Meeting. The
motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE:
An email was received from Retiree 8287 regarding his request for payment of hearing aids. The
original dollar amount that he requested was $7,499 but he has located a less expensive hearing
aid that works satisfactorily in the amount of$3,900. The Board approved his request.
A letter was received from retiree 9888 which included a letter of inedical necessity requesting
authorization of pain management services provided by Dr. Rogge at Evergreen Clinic. Dr.
Rogge is not a Regence provider and requires cash payment in advance. We are currently waiting
for Medicare notification regarding coverage. The Retiree requests Board approval and assurance
that he will be reimbursed his portion of the benefit cost. A motion was made by J.Phelan to pay
the services not covered by Medicare and HMA. The motion was seconded by Bob Deines and
approved.
ITNFINISAED BUSINESS:
The election ballots for the LEOFF Disability Board Fire Department representative were tallied.
There were 36 votes for Bob Deines and seven votes for Ken Walls.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Retiree 9082 was in attendance at the meeting to request authorization for Low Level Laser
Therapy for severe shoulder,knee and joint pain. To date the treatment has not been approved by
Medicare or by HMA. The chiropractor's office provided a written request to the Board for
treatment based on medical necessity. Information obtained on the internet was also presented to
the Board by Retiree 9082. After discussing the request, a motion was made by J. Phelan to
approve up to twelve sessions on the right side and to report back to the board with a letter from
the chiropractor and from the Retiree indicating the success of the treatment. Further treatment
will be considered after the initial twelve sessions. The motion was seconded by B. Deines; the
motion carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
The Board Members reviewed the claims processed under the Secretary's authority during
November,2007.
COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, a motion was made by B. Deines and seconded by D. Law to
adjourn the meeting. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:26 a.m.
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Terri Shuhart Recording Secretary
11/07