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from a Minnesota public retirement plan (such as PER, the employee may remain on Mounds • View's group health/dental insurance plan programs indefinitely, at their own expense, provided the employee continues to reside within the health/dental plan's service area. When the former employee reaches age 65, the City may transfer the former employee and covered dependents to a non-active employee pool. This "indefinite" continuation is made available under MN §471.61, also known as "Chapter 488." Retiring employees who wish to continue purchasing insurance coverage through the City will be asked to elect their continuation through COBRA or through Chapter 488. FLEXIBLE BENEFITS Dependent Care Expenses Employees can submit claims for dependent care costs which were incurred before leaving City employment, until December 31 of the plan year. Dependent care expenses incurred after the employee leaves the City are not eligible for reimbursement. Other Medical Costs Employees may continue to file reimbursement claim forms for"Other Medical Costs" after termination of employment or reduction in hours. Claim forms can be submitted through the end of the plan year on the Fridays which are scheduled as Flex Claims Due days. OR Employees can continue to participate in the Flexible Benefits Plans on an after-tax basis for up • to 18 months, in which case claims for expenses incurred after the termination/reduction in hours date may be submitted. Further information on continuing Flexible Benefits participation is provided when the employee leaves employment or reduces their hours below benefit earning levels. Conflicts with Federal/State Law This policy is intended to be a general summary of these laws. If this information conflicts with the applicable Federal Law or State Statute, the law or statute will apply. POLICY: LAYOFF Approved By: City Code Section: 5.10 1 Revision History: 1988, 1997 Layoff The City Administrator with approval of the City Council may lay-off any employee whenever such action is deemed necessary by reason of shortage of work or funds, the abolition of a position, changes in organization or other causes. The duties performed by any employee laid off may be reassigned to other employees who occupy positions in other classes, except that duties performed by veterans covered by the Veterans Preference Act shall not in bad faith be transferred to non veterans. • No regular employee shall be laid off while another provisional appointment or an appointment