2015-06-02 Disability Board MinutesEDMONDS' DISABILITY BOARD
Meeting minutes
6/2/15
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Ken Jones, Chair
Joan Bloom, Council Member
Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Council Member
STAFF PRESENT:
Mary Ann Hardie, HR Manager
Yvonne Chan, HR Analyst
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Jones called the Board meeting to order at 9:33 am. Board Member Gary
McComas was unable to attend the meeting.
This is a special meeting called for the Board to review their policies.
Ken Jones briefly talked about the WSLEA conference and asked that a handout he
received by copied for the next regular board meeting.
Ken also talked briefly about the WSLEA Conference and that the State of Washington
Actuary who spoke about the LEOFF 1 retirement fund. The pension funding level is
ok for now.
Ken also gave the board members a copy of the WSLEA Board Policies Comparison
document to use during our policy reviews.
Eye Glass Policy
Comparator city vision policies discussed. Decided on change: $300 every two years..
Dental Policy
Discussion and change recommended: reimbursed up to $350 for two cleanings each
year — each cleaning up to $175.
Deductibles Policy
Discussion and no changes.
Hearing Aids
Discussion and changes recommended: Pre -approval required. Reasonable charges
based on current rates charged by Costco and warranty/insurance is required (cost to be
reimbursed by the Board). If member is not a Costco member, we will reimburse for
Costco membership to purchase hearing aids there. Member can contact Board Chair
and/or HR staff for verbal pre -approval.
Medicare Premium Reimbursement
After some discussion the board agreed to set aside for future meeting.
Nursing Home Care/In Home Assisted Living
Discussion by board. Change: combine the two policies — require 3 quotes from LEOFF
1 home vicinity — we should also check adult family home rates — Mary Ann Hardie will
research Medicaid daily rates — want facility with above average rating.
Routine and Preventive Service Costs
Discussion — Change: Remove this policy.
Payment of Annual Co -Insurance (up to $1000)
Discussion and no changes.