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Resolution relative to approval of an Amendment to the City of West Allis Flexible Benefit Plan to include certain provisions of the Affordable Care Act of 2010 (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act).
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WHEREAS, the City for many years has offered its employees the option to voluntarily participate in the Flexible Benefit Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the rules and requirements are governed by federal law, rules, and regulations; and,
WHEREAS, new federal legislation in the Affordable Care Act of 2010 (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act) has made changes to employers' allowed flexible benefit plans; and,
WHEREAS, said changes include one for health coverage for dependents through age 26 and another for limitations on “over-the-counter” drug reimbursements; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City to amend its Flexible Benefit Plan to incorporate said changes to comply with the new federal law requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of West Allis that the attached amendment to the City's Flexible Benefit Plan be and is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City Officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute said amendment agreement on behalf of the City.
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