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DC Code § 1-621.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXI - Health Benefits|§ 1-621.08. Employee deductions and withholdings

(a) During each pay period in which an employee or an annuitant is enrolled under 1 of the health benefit plans there shall be withheld from the compensation of each employee and from the annuity of each annuitant or there shall be paid by each annuitant who received his or her benefits as a lump sum payment an amount equal to the cost of the selected health benefit plan less the amount of the District contribution for the employee or the annuitant. The amount withheld or paid by the employee or the annuitant, together with the District’s contribution, shall be transferred to the carrier of the health benefit plan selected by the employee or the annuitant. (b) During each pay period in which an individual receiving disability compensation benefits pursuant to subchapter XXIII of this chapter is enrolled under 1 of the health benefit plans, there shall be withheld from those benefits an amount equal to the cost of the selected health benefit plan less the amount of the District contribution for the enrolled individual. The amount withheld from the employee or the annuitant, together with the District’s contribution, shall be transferred to the carrier of the health benefit plan selected by the individual receiving disability benefits.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2108; as added Oct. 1, 1987, D.C. Law 7-27, § 2(d), 34 DCR 5079.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-622.8.
DC Code § 1-621.09b (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXI - Health Benefits|§ 1-621.09b. Actuarial statement and opinion

(a) As a part of the actuarial report presented to the Chief Financial Officer, the actuary shall prepare an actuarial statement. The statement shall contain: (1) The dates of the fiscal year and the most recent actuarial valuation; (2) The total amount of the contributions made by participants and the total amount of all other contributions, including the District payment, received for the fiscal year and for each preceding fiscal year for which the information was not previously reported; (3) The number of participants, whether or not retired, and beneficiaries receiving benefits covered as of the last day of the fiscal year; (4) The following information as of the date of the most recent actuarial valuation and, if available and sufficiently comparable so as not to be misleading, for at least the 2 preceding actuarial valuations: (A) The aggregate annual compensation of participants; (B) The actuarial value of assets of the Fund; (C) The actuarial accrued liability, if applicable; (D) The difference between the actuarial value of assets of the system and actuarial accrued liability, if applicable; (E) The actuarial value of assets of the system expressed as a percentage of actuarial accrued liability, if applicable; (F) The difference between the actuarial liability expressed as a percentage of the aggregate annual compensation of participants, if applicable; and (G) The actuarial assumptions and methods used in determining the information described in this paragraph and other factors that significantly affect the information described in this paragraph; and (5) Other information necessary to disclose fully and fairly the actuarial condition of the Fund. (b)(1) The actuarial report shall also contain an opinion of the enrolled actuary on the actuarial statement attesting that: (A) To the best of the actuary’s knowledge the statement is complete and accurate; (B) Each assumption and method used in preparing the statement is reasonable, and the assumptions and methods in the aggregate are reasonable, taking into account (but not limited to) the experience of the benefits system; and (C) The assumptions and methods in combination offer the actuary’s best estimate of anticipated experience. (2) In formulating an opinion, the actuary may rely on the correctness of any accounting matter as to which any qualified public accountant has expressed an opinion, if the actuary so indicates. (c) The actuarial statement and opinion required by this section shall be included as part of the annual report required pursuant to §  1-621.09f(a)(1). (d) For the purposes of §§  1-621.09b through 1-621.09e, the term “benefits system” means the District’s system for funding and administering other post-employment benefits to annuitants.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2109b; as added Dec. 17, 2014, D.C. Law 20-151, § 2(c), 61 DCR 8893.)
DC Code § 1-621.09c (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXI - Health Benefits|§ 1-621.09c. Information about the other post-employment benefits system

Upon request by the Chief Financial Officer, the Mayor and the head of any District agency or instrumentality shall furnish to the Chief Financial Officer information with respect to the benefits system to which this subchapter applies as the Chief Financial Officer considers necessary to enable it to carry out its responsibilities under this subchapter and to enable the enrolled actuary engaged pursuant to §  1-621.09(a) to carry out its responsibilities under this subchapter.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2109c; as added Dec. 17, 2014, D.C. Law 20-151, § 2(c), 61 DCR 8893.)
DC Code § 1-621.09d (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXI - Health Benefits|§ 1-621.09d. Preparation of studies; enrolled actuary

The Chief Financial Officer shall: (1) Direct the enrolled actuary engaged pursuant to §  1-621.09a to: (A) From time to time, prepare an experiential study for the Fund; (B) Each fiscal year, prepare an asset allocation study for the Fund, and: (C) Prepare such other analyses as are best practice for other post- employment benefits funds or the District of Columbia Retirement Board; and (2) Rebid the contract for the enrolled actuary no less frequently than every 5 years.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2109d; as added Dec. 17, 2014, D.C. Law 20-151, § 2(c), 61 DCR 8893; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 1033(c), 65 DCR 9388.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1033(c) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1033(c) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
DC Code § 1-621.10 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXI - Health Benefits|§ 1-621.10. Information to employees

(a) The Mayor shall make available to each employee information as may be necessary to enable the employee to exercise an informed choice among the types of health benefit plans offered. (b) The Mayor shall make available to each employee and annuitant enrolled in a health benefit plan a written statement or summary of: (1) The services or benefits, including maximums, limitations, and exclusions, to which the employee, annuitant, or member of the family of the employee or annuitant are entitled; (2) The procedures for obtaining benefits; and (3) The principal provisions of the health benefit plan affecting the employee, annuitant, or member of the family of the employee or annuitant.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2110; as added Oct. 1, 1987, D.C. Law 7-27, § 2(d), 34 DCR 5079.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-622.10.
DC Code § 1-621.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXI - Health Benefits|§ 1-621.11. Coverage of restored employees

An employee enrolled in a health benefit plan under § 1-621.02 who is removed or suspended without pay and later reinstated or restored to duty on the ground that the removal or suspension was unwarranted or unjustified may, at the employee’s option, enroll as a new employee or have the employee’s coverage restored, with appropriate adjustments made in contributions and claims, to the same extent and effect as though the removal or suspension had not taken place.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2111; as added Oct. 1, 1987, D.C. Law 7-27, § 2(d), 34 DCR 5079.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-622.11.
DC Code § 1-621.12 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXI - Health Benefits|§ 1-621.12. Evaluations; reports; audits

(a) The Mayor shall make periodic evaluations of the operation and administration of the health benefit plans provided under § 1-621.05. (b) Each contract entered into under § 1-621.04 shall require the carrier to: (1) Furnish reasonable reports as the Mayor determines necessary to enable the District to carry out its functions under this subchapter; and (2) Permit the Mayor to examine records of the carriers as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2112; as added Oct. 1, 1987, D.C. Law 7-27, § 2(d), 34 DCR 5079.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-622.12.
DC Code § 1-621.14 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXI - Health Benefits|§ 1-621.14. Continued health benefits coverage

A District government employee who is separated from service, or an employee’s dependent who ceases to be a dependent, may be eligible for extended health benefit coverage in accordance with rules issued by the Mayor. The rules shall be as consistent as possible with federal regulations governing extended health benefits for District government employees enrolled in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Plan.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2114; as added Mar. 2, 1991, D.C. Law 8-190, § 2(d), 37 DCR 6721.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-622.14. Section References This section is referenced in § 32-702. Cross References Termination of domestic partnerships, continued health benefits coverage, see § 32-702. References in Text The “Federal Employee Health Benefits Plan”, referred to in the second sentence, is treated in 5 U.S.C., Chapter 89. Editor's Notes Mayor authorized to enter agreements to modify health benefits contracts: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 1-611.03.
DC Code § 1-621.15 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXI - Health Benefits|§ 1-621.15. Reimbursement of excess premium costs. [Expired]

Expired.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2115; as added Mar. 2, 1991, D.C. Law 8-196, § 2, 37 DCR 6735.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-622.15. Expiration of Law Expiration of Law 8-196 Section 3(b) of D.C. Law 8-196, as amended by § 2 of D.C. Law 10-133 and § 2 of D.C. Law 10-213, provided that the act shall expire 6 years after its having taken effect. Editor's Notes Pursuant to Law 10-213 this section expired on March 3, 1997.
DC Code § 1-621.16 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXI - Health Benefits|§ 1-621.16. Information about post-employment benefit plans. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2116; as added Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-354, § 5(e), 52 DCR 2638; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 1033(e), 65 DCR 9388.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 1033(e) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of this section, see § 1033(e) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
DC Code § 1-621.17 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXI - Health Benefits|§ 1-621.17. Post-employment benefits

(a) An annuitant may be eligible for the post-employment health benefits as set forth in § 1-621.05. (b) To be eligible for post-employment health benefits, the annuitant must: (1) Retire with at least: (A) 10 years of creditable District service if the annuitant retired under the District Retirement Benefit Program, the Teachers’ Retirement System, the Judges’ Retirement System, or the Teachers’ Insurance and Annuity Association programs; or (B) 10 years of creditable District service if the annuitant retired under the Police and Fire Retirement System and the annuitant was hired on or after November 10, 1996; or (C) 5 years of creditable District service if the annuitant retired under the Police and Fire Retirement System and the annuitant was hired before November 10, 1996; (2) Be enrolled in a health benefit plan under § 1-621.05 at the time of retirement; (3) Have been continuously enrolled in a health benefit plan under § 1-621.05 for a period of at least 5 years preceding the annuitant’s retirement date; and (4) Remain continuously covered under a health benefit plan under § 1-621.05. (b-1) In addition to annuitants eligible under this section for the post-employment health benefits as set forth in § 1-621.05, individuals described in § 1-621.09(k) shall also be eligible for such benefits and those individuals shall be considered annuitants for the purposes of this section. (c) If an annuitant’s coverage in a health benefit plan under § 1-621.05 ends, for any reason, the annuitant shall cease to be eligible for post-employment health benefits and shall not re-enroll, as an annuitant, in a health benefit plan under § 1-621.05. (d) Upon the death of an annuitant who is enrolled in a health benefit plan under § 1-621.05 with family coverage, the annuitant’s surviving spouse and dependent children who are covered under the health benefit plan at the time of death may continue enrollment in a health benefit plan under § 1-621.05.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2117; as added Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 1201(d), 57 DCR 181; Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 1092(c), 57 DCR 6242.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 18-223 rewrote subsec. (b)(1); and added subsec. (b-1). Cross References National Capital Revitalization Corporation, health, life and retirement benefit plans for officers and employees, see § 2-1219.05. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1201(d) of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Second Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-207, October 15, 2009, 56 DCR 8234). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1201(d) of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345). Editor's Notes Section 1093 of D.C. Law 18-223 provided: “Sec. 1093. Applicability. (a) Section 1092(a) and (c) shall apply as of October 1, 2011. (b) This subtitle shall apply subject to its inclusion in an approved budget and financial plan.”
DC Code § 1-621.51 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXI-A - Other Post-Employment Benefits Fund Advisory Committee|§ 1-621.51. Establishment of the Other Post-Employment Benefits Fund Advisory Committee

There is established an Other Post-Employment Benefits Fund Advisory Committee (“Advisory Committee”) to advise the Office of the Chief Financial Officer in its administration of the Other Post-Employment Benefits Fund (“Fund”) established pursuant to § 1-621.09(c).  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2151; as added Dec. 17, 2014, D.C. Law 20-151, § 2(d), 61 DCR 8893.)
DC Code § 1-621.52 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXI-A - Other Post-Employment Benefits Fund Advisory Committee|§ 1-621.52. Composition and term

(a) The Advisory Committee shall consist of 7 members selected as follows: (1) One individual appointed by the Council of the District of Columbia; (2) One individual appointed by the Mayor; (3) Four individuals appointed by the Chief Financial Officer; and (4) One individual who is either a member of the District of Columbia Retirement Board (“Board”) or a member of the Board’s professional staff. (b) Advisory Committee members shall have expertise in one or more of the following areas: (1) Accounting; (2) Employee benefits law; (3) Financial advisory services; (4) Government administration; (5) Investment management; and (6) Life and health insurance plans. (c) Each member of the Advisory Committee shall serve a 5-year term. (d) A vacancy on the Advisory Committee shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. (e) An Advisory Committee member whose term has expired may continue to serve as a member until a replacement member has been appointed. (f) A member appointed to replace a member who has resigned, dies, or is no longer able to serve (as determined by the Advisory Committee) shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term of the member being replaced. (g) The Advisory Committee shall elect a chairperson by majority vote on an annual basis. (h) Members shall serve without compensation, but shall receive actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties. (i) The Mayor, Council, and Chief Financial Officer shall appoint members to the Advisory Committee within 90 days of December 17, 2014.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2152; as added Dec. 17, 2014, D.C. Law 20-151, § 2(d), 61 DCR 8893.)
DC Code § 1-621.53 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXI-A - Other Post-Employment Benefits Fund Advisory Committee|§ 1-621.53. Duties

(a) The Advisory Committee shall: (1) Advise the Office of the Chief Financial Officer regarding: (A) General administration of the Fund; (B) Fund investment objectives and practices; (C) Fund portfolio composition and asset allocation; (D) Authorized Fund investments; (E) The creation of relevant assumptions necessary for administration of the Fund; (F) Review the selection of other post-employment benefits consultants and other professionals, including: (i) Actuaries; (ii) Accountants: (iii) Financial advisors; (iv) Investment managers; and (v) Lawyers; (2) Review the policies and practices of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer with regard to the Fund and provide recommendations regarding best practices; (3) Review and critique the investment performance of the Fund; and (4) Advise the Office of the Chief Financial Officer regarding the potential for collaboration or consolidation with the District of Columbia Retirement Board in the management of the Fund in order to promote efficiency. (b) By February 1st of each fiscal year, the Advisory Committee shall transmit written recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer for inclusion in the annual report for the Fund pursuant to § 1-621.09f(a)(2)(C).  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2153; as added Dec. 17, 2014, D.C. Law 20-151, § 2(d), 61 DCR 8893; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 1033(f), 65 DCR 9388.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1033(f) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1033(f) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
DC Code § 1-621.54 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXI-A - Other Post-Employment Benefits Fund Advisory Committee|§ 1-621.54. Meetings and records

(a) The Advisory Committee shall hold no fewer than 2 meetings per year. The chairperson of the Advisory Committee shall fix the time and place of each meeting. (b) The meetings of the Advisory Committee shall not be subject to subchapter IV of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-571 et seq.]. (c) Except for the written recommendations transmitted to the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to § 1-621.53(b), any record or report of the Advisory Committee shall not be made available as a public record under § 2-532.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2154; as added Dec. 17, 2014, D.C. Law 20-151, § 2(d), 61 DCR 8893.)
DC Code § 1-622.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXII - Life Insurance; Benefit Program Study|§ 1-622.01. Federal life insurance benefits

The life insurance benefits provisions of Chapter 87 of Title 5 of the United States Code shall apply to all employees of the District government first employed before October 1, 1987, except those specifically excluded by law or rule and regulation. Procedures established for administering the life insurance benefits program within the District government shall be consistent with law and civil services rules.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2201, 25 DCR 5740; Oct. 1, 1987, D.C. Law 7-27, § 2(e), 34 DCR 5079.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-623.1. 1973 Ed., § 1-352.1. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-610.63 and § 1-702.
DC Code § 1-622.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXII - Life Insurance; Benefit Program Study|§ 1-622.02. Benefit program study

Within 18 months after March 3, 1979, the Mayor shall transmit a study to the Council concerning development of a program of disability income protection to be made available to employees through collective bargaining and a program of low cost legal services for employees.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2202, 25 DCR 5740.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-623.2. 1973 Ed., § 1-352.2.
DC Code § 1-622.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXII - Life Insurance; Benefit Program Study|§ 1-622.03. District life insurance benefits

The District shall provide the group life insurance benefits set forth in § 1-622.07 to all employees of the District first employed after September 30, 1987, except those specifically excluded by law or by rule.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2203; as added Oct. 1, 1987, D.C. Law 7-27, § 2(f), 34 DCR 5079.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-623.3. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-610.63, § 1-622.16, and § 1-702.
DC Code § 1-622.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXII - Life Insurance; Benefit Program Study|§ 1-622.05. Contracting authority

(a) The Mayor may purchase from 1 or more life insurance companies a policy or policies of group life insurance to provide the benefits set forth in § 1-622.07 from a life insurance company licensed to provide life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance under the laws of the District. Any contract under this section shall be in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title 2. (b) The Mayor may discontinue at any time a policy purchased from a company under subsection (a) of this section.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2205; as added Oct. 1, 1987, D.C. Law 7-27, § 2(f), 34 DCR 5079.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-623.5. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-622.04, § 1-622.06, § 1-622.07, § 1-622.09, § 1-622.10, § 1-622.11, § 1-622.12, § 1-622.13, and § 1-622.14.