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MINUTES
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April 27, 2010—8:00 a.m.
RECEIVED
Renton City Hall— 1st F„
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IN ATTENDANCE
Richard Anderson, Police
LEOFF Board �ames Matthew, Fire
King Parker, City Council
Richard Anderson �im Phelan, Member at Large
Police Greg Taylor, City Council
Brian Sandler, Staff
James Matthew Terri Shuhart, Staff
Fire and Emergency Nancy Carlson, HR&RM Administrator
Services qgSENT
King Parker CALL TO ORDER
Council Member
Jim Phelan
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 by Jim Phelan.
Member at Large AppROVAL OF MINUTES
Greg Taylor G. Taylor moved and R. Anderson seconded approval of the minutes of March
Council Member 23, 2010.
NEW BUSINESS
A retiree who has Medicare as primary coverage has been notified that his
physician will no longer accept Medicare. He has asked for direction as to the
Board's policy and what options he has. Staff requested information from the
LEOFF Board Secretaries and distributed the information that was received from
the secretaries as well as the information from Renton's Labor Attorney's office
and DRS. Discussion followed with considerations such as: The Board has a
responsibility to provide for medically necessary healthcare coverage. There is
city staff also a fiduciary responsibility for utilizing pubic funds appropriately. With the
7erri Shuhart current healthcare reform, it is possible that other physicians will opt out of
secretary Medicare as well. Concern was expressed regarding a policy that would mandate
425-430-7659 Voice a retiree to seek treatment by a specific physician. What would be the Board's
425-430-7665 Fax policy in an emergency? Another concern expressed was how the Board would
tshuhart@rentonwa.gov deal with the expenses of travel if it is made mandatory that a retiree seek the
services of a physician that is covered by Medicare, particularly in a rural or
��,,�ry�- , remote area. After considerable discussion, the Board decided to address the
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matter further at a later time after more information is available. It was
suggested that when a policy is established, the retirees should be sent the
information as soon as it is prepared. Until more information is available, the
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Board will address issues on a case by case basis. In this particular instance, the Board has
asked staff ta communicate with the retiree and advise that since we are in an urban area and
there are other physicians available who accept Medicare, the retiree should either seek the
services of a physician tha# accepts Medicare or pay for the services out of pocket. A motion
was made by K. Parker and secande�! by G. Taylor to advise the retiree #hat he has the optian
of seeking the services of a Medicare pravider ar accept the financial respansibility for the visit.
The mation carried.
Ct}RRESPC}NDENGE
A request was received from Retiree 07646 for hearing aids in the amaunt of $4990.00. A
motion was made by G. Taylor and seconded by J. Matthew to approve purchase af the hearing
aids. The motion carried.
A request was received from Retiree 1603 for reimbursement af the purchase of absorbent
pads in the amaunt af$14.55 as a result of recent surgery. A motion was made by J. Matthew
and seconded by R. Anderson to reimburse the retiree for the cost of the pads. The motion
carried.
UNFINlSHED BUSINESS
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None
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Baard Members reviewed the claims processed under the Secretary's authority during April,
2010.
COMMENTS&ANNOUNCEMENTS
The meeting schedule for 2Q1Q: January 26, February 23, March 23, Apri) 27, May 25, June 22,
July 27, August 24, September 28, Qctober 26, Navember 23, and December 14.
ADlC}URNNIENT
There being no further business of the Board, J. Matthew moved and K. Parker secanded the
adjournment ofi the rneeting at 8:40.
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Terri Shuhart, Recording Secretary
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