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The City pays a portion of the total cost for health and dental benefits offered through the City. The City Council determines, by resolution, the City’s monthly contribution toward the premiums for employees and their dependents. Employees pay any remaining premium charges through payroll deductions Information pertaining to medical coverage and brochures explaining each of the plans is available from the Finance Department. B. ENROLLMENT All new probationary employees are eligible to enroll in the group insurance program with the City, however, coverage enrollment dates are subject to the terms and conditions of the City’s contracts with its insurance carriers. Dental and life insurance coverage will not commence until the initial 30 days of service is completed. Health insurance coverage enrollment varies depending on the starting date. C. COVERAGE DURING APPROVED LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY An employee can elect to continue life, health and dental coverage while on leave of absence without pay. However, during this period, the employee shall be responsible for all premiums due. D. WORKER’S COMPENSATION MANAGED CARE SERVICES The City is enrolled in a worker’s compensation certified management care plan. Managed care allows employers to better coordinate medical care for injured employees and control worker’s compensation costs. Under managed care, a trained case worker actively manages the employee’s workers’ compensation claim. The case worker assists the employee in getting proper medical treatment and ultimately returning to work. Specific information pertaining to procedures are available from the Payroll office. POLICY: MISCELLANEOUS BENEFITS SECTION: 3.20 A. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT The City of Mounds View offers to its employees Flexible Spending Accounts pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 125. The flexible spending account applies to costs related to medical care deductible, health insurance co-payments, any uncovered medical and dental expenses and child care expenses. Pre-tax dollars may be used for these expenses. Participants must be regular full or part time employees. The maximum annual reimbursable expenses under the health plan are $2,000 and $5,000 for child care. Specific information pertaining to reimbursable expenses is available from the Finance Department. B. PAYROLL OPTIONS The City offers direct deposit of payroll checks for all employees. Your pay check can be automatically deposited in your account by completing a brief form and submitting a void check from your checking or savings account.