R2026-82 Resolution Authorizing the Approval of an Agreement with I.A.F.F. Local 505, from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028

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subscriber under the City's insurance plan and be dropped as a dependent under the spouse's coverage. Section 7. Group Healthcare Committee (GHCC). The City and the Union agree to the formation of a Multi-Departmental Group Healthcare Committee (GHCC), comprised of representatives appointed by the City Manager and representatives appointed by each of the City's organized labor groups. Each union group may appoint up to four (4) representatives. The GHCC shall not have the authority to bargain changes to contract terms but will serve as a labor-management committee to: (1) Inform employees of possible changes to the City's group health benefits under consideration, and (2) Inform the City of employee experiences and preferences concerning group health benefits. The City agrees to establish the GHCC and convene its first meeting no later than July 1, 2027. The GHCC shall review matters affecting the offerings and services of group health benefit programs, whether or not such matters require amendment of collective bargaining agreements. Section 8. Emergency Room and Emergent Care. Effective January 1, 2027, The health services provided shall be in accordance with Exhibit C, except when the patient is admitted to the hospital or when a medical emergency exists in conformity with Blue Cross/Blue Shield's definition of serious and unavoidable emergency conditions. Emergency Room: $150 copayment, waived if the patient is admitted to the hospital as an inpatient immediately following emergency treatment or if the visit qualifies as an emergency. Emergent Medical Care means services provided for a medical condition displaying acute symptoms of sufficient severity (including severe pain) such that a prudent layperson with average knowledge of health and medicine could reasonably expect that the absence of immediate medical attention would result in: (1) placing the individual's health in serious jeopardy; (2) serious impairment of bodily functions; or (3) serious dysfunction of any bodily organ or part. Examples include, but are not limited to, difficulty breathing, severe chest pains, convulsions, or persistent severe abdominal pains. ARTICLE 17 WORK RULES AND CONDITIONS Section 1. The City and the Union agree to use their best efforts to make safe working conditions for fire fighters to reduce injuries and death. In order to promote safety and as far as is practicable to eliminate accidents, injuries, and death in the fire service, the City and the Union hereby agree that a safety committee shall be formed and shall be comprised of one representative from management and one representative from each battalion selection by the Union. 29