"Health and Welfare Benefit."
San José Municipal Code § 3.57.020.03
in effect3.57.020.03 - "Health and Welfare Benefit."
"Health and Welfare Benefit" means a medical, prescription drug, or dental benefit, including a premium subsidy for the same for retirees and dependents, which is considered a post-retirement benefit other than pension under the applicable GASB requirements or statements. Such a benefit is limited to medical care expenses, including premium subsidies as defined in Section 213(d), which may be provided under the VEBA for eligible retirees and dependents. To the extent a VEBA member is eligible to purchase a City provided retiree healthcare plan, the following restrictions apply:
A. VEBA Member with less than five (5) years of service with the City of San José will not be eligible to purchase into the City's retiree healthcare insurance plans; and
B. The rate at which retiree healthcare insurance plans will be made available to VEBA Members shall at a retiree only rate, and shall not be based on a blended rate with active employees.
(Ords. 29879, 30007.)
Source: City of San José, Municipal Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT3PE_IIREPL_CH3.57POFIDEVOEMBEAS_PT1DE_3.57.020.03HEWEBEFetched: 11/1/2026