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HSS proposes vetted voluntary benefits for city employees; board discusses payroll and union hurdles
Summary
Director Catherine Dodd introduced a plan to offer voluntary ancillary benefits to city employees through a vetted aggregator; commissioners and public commenters raised concerns about payroll slots, union roles and whether retirees could be included.
The Health Service System presented an initial proposal to make voluntary benefits—such as long-term care, disability or pet insurance—available to city employees by contracting with an aggregator that would vet vendors. Director Catherine Dodd said the program would not carry a direct cost to HSS but would require administrative effort and payroll coordination…
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