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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System › Subchapter XIX - Incentive Awards › § 1–619.01. Authority to grant awards

§ 1–619.01. Authority to grant awards.
(a) The Mayor and the District of Columbia Board of Education shall issue rules and regulations authorizing the granting of cash and honorary awards to employees for their suggestions, inventions, superior accomplishments, length of service, and other meritorious efforts which contribute to the efficiency, economy, or otherwise improve the operation of the District government.
(b) The Mayor is authorized to make honorary awards to citizens who make significant contributions to the public good, or who submit ideas or inventions which materially benefit the District of Columbia.
(c) Awards to employees of the District government pursuant to this subchapter may include tangible items with a monetary value of no more than $50 and time off without loss of pay or charge to leave.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 1901, 25 DCR 5740; June 10, 1998, D.C. Law 12-124, § 101(u)(1), 45 DCR 2464.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-620.1.
1973 Ed., § 1-349.1.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-619.02 and § 2-360.01.
Editor's Notes
Applicability of § 101(u) of D.C. Law 12-124: Section 401(c) of D.C. Law 12-124, as amended by § 60 of D.C. Law 12- 264, provided that § 101(h), (l), (m), (n), (o)(2) through (5), (q), (r), (t), (u), (w), and (y) of the act shall apply as of October 21, 1998.
Mayor's Orders
Extension of Retirement Awards Program Pursuant to Sections 1902.1(a)(6) and 1904.7 of Chapter 19, Incentive Awards, of Title 6 of the District of Columbia, see Mayor’s Order 2010-38, February 26, 2010 ( 57 DCR 1788).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System › Subchapter XIX - Incentive Awards › § 1–619.02. Limitation upon awards

§ 1–619.02. Limitation upon awards.
A cash award authorized under the provisions of § 1-619.01(a) may not exceed $5,000 or 10% of the employee’s scheduled rate of basic pay, whichever is greater; except, that in the case of suggestions or inventions resulting in a tangible monetary savings or increased revenues, an award shall be based on a percentage formula of the estimated savings or revenues, not to exceed $25,000. No cash award shall be granted to an employee without a written determination by the Mayor or the employee’s independent personnel authority that set forth the specific reasons the award is justified. The written determination shall be forwarded to the Council for its information within 30 days of its execution.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 1902, 25 DCR 5740; Mar. 24, 1990, D.C. Law 8-97, § 3(d), 37 DCR 1046; June 10, 1998, D.C. Law 12-124, § 101(u)(2), 45 DCR 2464.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-620.2.
1973 Ed., § 1-349.2.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary addition of § 1-620.3 1981 Ed., see § 2(b) of the Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act Pilot Program Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-120, August 1, 1997, 44 DCR 4643), and see § 2(b) of the Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act Pilot Program Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-178, October 30, 1997, 44 DCR 6946).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of § 101(u) of D.C. Law 12-124: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 1-619.01.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System › Subchapter XIX - Incentive Awards › § 1–619.03. Personnel authority pilot programs

§ 1–619.03. Personnel authority pilot programs.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, or any other provision of law or regulation, and consistent with § 1-204.22 the Mayor may implement pilot personnel programs in the area of incentive awards as related to performance, including gainsharing. Pilot programs may be established during any control period as defined in § 47-393, to help ensure successful implementation of the transformation of the District of Columbia government workforce.
(b) The Mayor may issue rules and regulations to implement these programs.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 1903; as added June 10, 1998, D.C. Law 12-124, § 101(u)(3), 45 DCR 2464.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-620.3.
Cross References
Mayor and Council members, coverage, see § 1-602.02.
Merit system, effective date provisions, see § 1-636.02.
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) addition of section, see § 2(b) of Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act Pilot Program Temporary Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Law 12-47, April 27, 1998, law notification 45 DCR 1508).
Editor's Notes
Applicability of § 101(u) of D.C. Law 12-124: Section 401(c) of D.C. Law 12-124, as amended by § 60 of D.C. Law 12-264, provided that § 101(h), (l), (m), (n), (o)(2) through (5), (q), (r), (t), (u), (w), and (y) of the act shall apply as of October 21, 1998.
Construction of Law
Construction of Law 12-124
Section 301 of D.C. Law 12-124 provided that nothing in the act shall be construed as superseding the provisions of the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997, approved August 5, 1997 (Public Law 105-33; 111 Stat. 712), except that § 47-395.04(b)(3) is expressly superseded. Further, nothing in the act shall be construed as superseding the provisions of § 47-391.01 et seq. or of § 164 of the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1998, approved November 19, 1997 (Public Law 105-100; 111 Stat. 2160).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System › Subchapter XX - Safety and Health › § 1–620.01. Policy

§ 1–620.01. Policy.
It shall be the policy of the District of Columbia government to establish and maintain a comprehensive occupational safety and health management program that ensures, to the maximum extent possible, a safe and healthful work environment for employees and general public users of District government facilities, and for the protection of District government property.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2001, 25 DCR 5740.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-621.1.
1973 Ed., § 1-350.1.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System › Subchapter XX - Safety and Health › § 1–620.02. Extent of coverage

§ 1–620.02. Extent of coverage.
The occupational safety and health management program shall encompass all aspects of the total work environment throughout the District government, and shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) Employee safety and health, inclusive of physical welfare at the work site and environmental control of occupational diseases;
(2) Fire safety;
(3) Motor vehicle safety;
(4) Safety of nonemployee users of city facilities and services;
(5) Contractor safety; and
(6) Protection of District government property.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2002, 25 DCR 5740.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-621.2.
1973 Ed., § 1-350.2.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System › Subchapter XX - Safety and Health › § 1–620.03. Minimal standards applicable

§ 1–620.03. Minimal standards applicable.
Safe and healthful conditions shall be provided all employees of the District government in accordance with applicable standards, codes, rules and regulations, and shall be consistent with the occupational safety and health standards promulgated by the United States Department of Labor under the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as amended (84 Stat. 1590), and applicable codes, rules and regulations including, but not limited to:
(1) The D.C. Occupational Safety and Health Board Occupational Safety and Health Standards (11B D.C.R.R.);
(2) The Building Code approved pursuant to the Construction Codes Approval and Amendments Act of 1986;
(3) The Electrical Code approved pursuant to the Construction Codes Approval and Amendments Act of 1986;
(4) The Fire Prevention Code approved pursuant to the Construction Codes Approval and Amendments Act of 1986; and
(5) The Plumbing Code approved pursuant to the Construction Codes Approval and Amendments Act of 1986.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2003, 25 DCR 5740; Mar. 21, 1987, D.C. Law 6-216, § 13(a), 34 DCR 1072.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-621.3.
1973 Ed., § 1-350.3.
References in Text
The “Construction Codes Approval and Amendments Act of 1986,” referred to throughout this section, is D.C. Law 6-216.
The D.C. Occupational Safety and Health Board Occupational Safety and Health Standards (11B D.C.R.R.), referred to in (1), are now found in 24 DCMR, Chapters 30-32.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System › Subchapter XX - Safety and Health › § 1–620.04. Authority of Mayor

§ 1–620.04. Authority of Mayor.
(a) The Mayor shall issue rules and regulations consistent with this subchapter and such laws of the federal government and the District of Columbia as they may, from time to time, be amended for the establishment, operation and administration of the District government’s occupational safety and health management program. Programs and procedures developed under the authority of this subchapter are appropriate matters for collective bargaining with labor organizations.
(b) The Mayor shall ensure, through audits and inspections, compliance with this subchapter and the rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto, and shall direct that appropriate remedial or corrective action be taken when it is determined that noncompliance has occurred.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2004, 25 DCR 5740.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-621.4.
1973 Ed., § 1-350.4.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System › Subchapter XX - Safety and Health › § 1–620.05. Employee rights

§ 1–620.05. Employee rights.
Employees shall be protected against penalty or reprisal for reporting an unsafe or unhealthful working condition or practice, or assisting in the investigation of such condition or practice.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2005, 25 DCR 5740.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-621.5.
1973 Ed., § 1-350.5.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System › Subchapter XX - Safety and Health › § 1–620.06. Training

§ 1–620.06. Training.
The Mayor shall provide for the establishment and supervision of programs, as may be necessary to comply with the provisions of this subchapter, for the education and training of employees in the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of unsafe and unhealthful working conditions and practices.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2006, 25 DCR 5740.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-621.6.
1973 Ed., § 1-350.6.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System › Subchapter XX - Safety and Health › § 1–620.07. Health services

§ 1–620.07. Health services.
The Mayor shall establish an employee health services program which shall provide for the following: (1) Treatment of on-the-job injuries and illness requiring emergency treatment; (2) pre-employment and other physical examinations, including fitness-for-duty examinations; (3) a counseling program for “troubled employees”; and (4) preventive programs relating to health. In developing and implementing a health services program consistent with the provisions of this subchapter, maximum use shall be made of existing District government medical and health services facilities, resources and expertise.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2007, 25 DCR 5740.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-621.7.
1973 Ed., § 1-350.7.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System › Subchapter XX - Safety and Health › § 1–620.08. Records

§ 1–620.08. Records.
Each agency shall keep adequate records of all occupational accidents and illnesses occurring within the agency for proper evaluation and necessary corrective action and make statistical or other reports as the Mayor may require by rules and regulations.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2008, 25 DCR 5740.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-621.8.
1973 Ed., § 1-350.8.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary addition of § 1-621.11 1981 Ed., see § 2 of the Testing of District Government Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles for Alcohol and Controlled Substances Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-294, February 27, 1998, 45 DCR 1762).
Mayor's Orders
Testing of District Government Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles for Alcohol and Controlled Substances: See Mayor’s Order 96-139, September 17, 1996 ( 43 DCR 5287).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System › Subchapter XX-D - Criminal History Inquiries › § 1–620.41. Definitions

§ 1–620.41. Definitions.
For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) “Applicant” means an individual who has filed an application for employment with a public employer or who has filed an application or made a verbal request to serve in a volunteer position with a public employer.
(2) “Covered position” means a position in which a criminal background check is required by law.
(3) “Public employer” means the District government.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2041; as added Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-340, § 2(b), 58 DCR 621.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System › Subchapter XX-D - Criminal History Inquiries › § 1–620.42. Pre-employment inquiries

§ 1–620.42. Pre-employment inquiries.
(a) Before posting a vacancy announcement, a public employer shall determine if the position is a covered position.
(b) If a position is a covered position, a public employer may inquire about an applicant’s criminal history at any time; provided, that the vacancy announcement includes the following statement: “This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.”
(c) If a position is not a covered position, a public employer shall not inquire about an applicant’s criminal history on the application form. A public employer may inquire about an applicant’s criminal history after the initial screening of applications. If a public employer inquires about an applicant’s criminal history, the applicant shall be permitted to provide an explanation of his criminal history to the public employer.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2042; as added Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-340, § 2(b), 58 DCR 621.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System › Subchapter XX-D - Criminal History Inquiries › § 1–620.43. Limitation on disqualification

§ 1–620.43. Limitation on disqualification.
When considering whether to disqualify an applicant for a position that is not a covered position or take adverse action against an employee in a position that is not a covered position because of the applicant’s or employee’s criminal history, a public employer shall consider the following factors:
(1) The specific duties and responsibilities of the position sought or held;
(2) The bearing, if any, that an applicant’s or employee’s criminal background will have on the applicant’s or employee’s fitness or ability to perform one or more of the duties or responsibilities;
(3) The time that has elapsed since the occurrence of the criminal offense;
(4) The age of the person at the time of the occurrence of the criminal offense;
(5) The frequency and seriousness of the criminal offense;
(6) Any information produced regarding the applicant’s or employee’s rehabilitation and good conduct since the occurrence of the criminal offense; and
(7) The public policy that it is generally beneficial for ex-offenders to obtain employment.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2043; as added Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-340, § 2(b), 58 DCR 621.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System › Subchapter XX-E - Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protections › § 1–620.61. Definitions

§ 1–620.61. Definitions.
For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) "Agency" includes the Council.
(2) "Marijuana" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 48-901.02(3)(A).
(2A) Not Funded.
(3) "Undue hardship" shall have the same meaning as provided in section 101(10) of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, approved July 26, 1990 (104 Stat. 330; 42 U.S.C. § 12111(10)).
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2061; as added Apr. 27, 2021, D.C. Law 23-276, § 2(e), 68 DCR 00048; Oct. 22, 2022, D.C. Law 24-190, § 301(e), 69 DCR 008849.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-190: § 401(a)(2) of D.C. Law 24-190 provided that the change made to this section by § 301(e) of D.C. Law 24-190 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2(d) of Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-72, May 4, 2021, 68 DCR 004925).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2(d) of Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-339, July 27, 2020, 67 DCR 9352).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2(d) of Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-327, June 8, 2020, 67 DCR 7595).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2 of Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-125, Oct. 7, 2019, 66 DCR 13158).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2(d) of Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Emergency Amendment Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-77, July 8, 2019, 66 DCR 8089).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 2(d) of Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Temporary Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Law 23-128, Aug. 27, 2020, 67 DCR 8619).
For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 2(d) of Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Temporary Amendment Act of 2019 (D.C. Law 23-26, Oct. 24, 2019, 66 DCR 12086).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System › Subchapter XXI - Health Benefits › § 1–621.01. Federal health benefits

§ 1–621.01. Federal health benefits.
The health insurance benefit provisions of Chapter 89 of Title 5 of the United States Code are applicable 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 health benefits program with the District government shall be consistent with law and civil service rules.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2101, 25 DCR 5740; Oct. 1, 1987, D.C. Law 7-27, § 2(c), 34 DCR 5079.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-622.1.
1973 Ed., § 1-351.1.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-702 and § 31-3101.
Editor's Notes
Feasibility Study for Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: See § 8 of the Health Care Benefits Expansion Act of 1992 (D.C. Law 9-114).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System › Subchapter XXI - Health Benefits › § 1–621.02. District health benefits

§ 1–621.02. District health benefits.
The District shall provide health benefits as set forth in § 1-621.05 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, § 2102; as added Oct. 1, 1987, D.C. Law 7-27, § 2(d), 34 DCR 5079.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-622.2.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-621.11.
Cross References
Health care benefits expansion, domestic partnerships, see § 32-701 et seq.
Editor's Notes
Health Care Benefits Expansion: See § 32-701 et seq.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System › Subchapter XXI - Health Benefits › § 1–621.04. Contracting authority

§ 1–621.04. Contracting authority.
The Mayor may contract with qualified carriers to provide health benefits under the laws of the District for periods of time to be determined by the Mayor. Any contract under this section shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3 of Title 2.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2104; as added Oct. 1, 1987, D.C. Law 7-27, § 2(d), 34 DCR 5079.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-622.4.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-621.03 and § 1-621.12.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System › Subchapter XXI - Health Benefits › § 1–621.05. Health benefit plans

§ 1–621.05. Health benefit plans.
The District may contract for or approve the following health benefit plans:
(1) An Indemnity Benefit Plan: One District-wide plan offering at least 3 levels of benefits (one of which shall be deemed by the Mayor to be a standard option) under which a carrier agrees to pay certain sums of money, not in excess of the actual expenses incurred, for health benefits.
(2) Health Maintenance Organization Plans including:
(A) One or more group prepayment plans that offer health benefits, in whole or in substantial part on a prepaid basis, with professional services provided by physicians representing at least 3 major medical specialties practicing as a group in a common center or centers who receive all or a substantial part of their professional income from the prepaid funds; and
(B) An individual practice prepayment plan that offers health benefits in whole or substantial part on a prepaid basis, with professional services provided by individual physicians who agree, under rules promulgated by the Mayor, to accept the payments provided by the plan as full payment for covered services that include in-hospital services, general care provided in their offices and in the patients’ homes, out-of-hospital diagnostic procedures, and preventive care.
(3) Preferred Provider Organization Plan: An individual practice plan that offers health benefits in whole or substantial part with professional services provided by individual physicians, hospitals, and other health care providers who agree under rules promulgated by the Mayor to accept contractually reduced payments for the covered services they provide.
(4) Combined Benefit Plan: A plan that includes elements of more than 1 of the plans described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of this section.
(5) Other Health Benefit Plans: Nothing in this section shall preclude the Mayor from contracting for or approving a type of health benefit plan not specifically listed in this section.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2105; as added Oct. 1, 1987, D.C. Law 7-27, § 2(d), 34 DCR 5079; Mar. 2, 1991, D.C. Law 8-190, § 2(b), 37 DCR 6721.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-622.5.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-529.04, § 1-621.02, § 1-621.03, § 1-621.06, § 1-621.07, § 1-621.12, § 1-621.13, § 1-621.17, § 1-702, and § 32-706.
Cross References
Employees Health Benefits Program, self-financed coverage, see § 32-706.
Editor's Notes
Mayor authorized to enter agreements to modify health benefits contracts: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 1-611.03.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System › Subchapter XXI - Health Benefits › § 1–621.06. Types of benefits

§ 1–621.06. Types of benefits.
(a) The benefits provided under the health benefit plans shall include benefits for costs associated with care in a general hospital and for health services of a catastrophic nature and may include at a minimum the following benefits:
(1) Hospital benefits;
(2) Managed care;
(3) Office visits;
(4) Substance abuse;
(5) Well baby care;
(6) Prescription drugs;
(7) Obstetrical benefits;
(8) Mental health benefits; and
(9) Hospice care.
(b) Each contract issued under § 1-621.05 shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 31 of Title 31.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2106; as added Oct. 1, 1987, D.C. Law 7-27, § 2(d), 34 DCR 5079.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-622.6.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 32-706.
Cross References
Employees Health Benefits Program, self-financed coverage, see § 32-706.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System › Subchapter XXI - Health Benefits › § 1–621.07. Election of coverage

§ 1–621.07. Election of coverage.
(a) Unless an employee or annuitant affirmatively waives health insurance coverage, each employee or annuitant shall enroll in 1 of the approved health benefit plans under § 1-621.05 either as an individual or for self and family or provide evidence satisfactory to the Mayor that the employee or annuitant is covered under another health benefit plan.
(b) If an employee or annuitant has a spouse or domestic partner who is an employee or annuitant, either spouse or domestic partner but not both may enroll for self and family, or each spouse or domestic partner may enroll as an individual. An individual shall not be enrolled as an employee or annuitant and also as a member of a family.
(c) An employee or an annuitant enrolled in a health benefit plan may change coverage by an application filed within 60 days of a change in family status or as otherwise permitted by rule promulgated by the Mayor.
(d) An employee or annuitant may transfer enrollment from one health benefit plan to another health benefit plan under § 1-621.05 as permitted by rules promulgated by the Mayor.
(Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2107; as added Oct. 1, 1987, D.C. Law 7-27, § 2(d), 34 DCR 5079; Sept. 12, 2008, D.C. Law 17-231, § 3(e), 55 DCR 6758.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 1-622.7.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 32-706.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-231, in subsec. (b), substituted “spouse or domestic partner” for “spouse”.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System › Subchapter XXI - Health Benefits › § 1–621.08. Employee deductions and withholdings

§ 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System › Subchapter XXI - Health Benefits › § 1–621.09b. Actuarial statement and opinion

§ 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.)
2023 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

§ 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.)
2023 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

§ 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).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System › Subchapter XXI - Health Benefits › § 1–621.10. Information to employees

§ 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System › Subchapter XXI - Health Benefits › § 1–621.11. Coverage of restored employees

§ 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System › Subchapter XXI - Health Benefits › § 1–621.12. Evaluations; reports; audits

§ 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System › Subchapter XXI - Health Benefits › § 1–621.14. Continued health benefits coverage

§ 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.
2023 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]

§ 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.
2023 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]

§ 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).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 1 - Government Organization › Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System › Subchapter XXI - Health Benefits › § 1–621.17. Post-employment 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.”
2023 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

§ 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.)
2023 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

§ 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.)
2023 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

§ 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).
2023 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

§ 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.)
2023 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

§ 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.