A. Medical Benefits. Until otherwise changed by the city council, the city shall make available medical, dental and vision benefits to all members of the city council and their eligible dependents at the same levels and premium payments, and subject to the same limitations and terms, provided to nonrepresented regular full-time employees.

As of January 1, 2020, the city council may from time to time pursuant to ESSB 5526, Chapter 364, Laws of 2019 adopt a policy or plan of hospitalization, medical aid or other forms of medical and health insurance coverage which each councilmember shall be entitled to receive. At the time of such adoption, the council shall set forth the manner by which payment for the cost of such policy or plan shall be made, including the proportions to be paid by the city and each councilmember (if any).

B. Other Insurance Benefits. Councilmembers shall be entitled to receive an accidental death and dismemberment and a life insurance policy, in the amount of $50,000 of each type of coverage, subject to the same limitations and terms as provided to nonrepresented regular full-time employees, and for coverage only during their respective terms of office. (Ord. 3392 § 2, 2021; Ord. 3348 § 3, 2019)