[R.O. 1966 C.S. § 2:14-24]
The compensation of all employees of the City of Newark who
have previously been covered for group hospital and medical benefits
under the Hospital Service and Medical-Surgical Plans of New Jersey
(Blue Cross-Blue Shield Plans) and who have reached the age of 65,
but who are not eligible under both Parts A and B of Medicare, and
are therefore removed from group coverage under the plans, is hereby
adjusted and increased to the extent of payments made by such employees
on a direct payment basis to continue their coverage under the plans
as long as such coverage shall continue.
[R.O. 1966 C.S. § 2:14-25]
The Director of Finance is authorized and directed to reimburse
all such eligible employees who have attained the age of 65 and who
have been compelled to make direct payments for group hospital and
medical benefits to continue the coverage as provided by the City
of Newark. Such payments shall be made upon the submission of appropriate
vouchers and proof of continued coverage in accordance with rules
and regulations prescribed by the Director of Finance.
[R.O. 1966 C.S. § 2:14-25.1]
Effective January 1, 1985, the City of Newark, New Jersey, shall
offer to spouses age 65 through 69 of active employees who are less
than 70 years of age the choice for their primary health coverage
between either:
a. The current City-paid health benefits plan as presently provided
to active employees under age 65; or
b. Coverage under the Federal Medicare Program.
[R.O. 1966 C.S. § 2:14-25.2]
The City of Newark will continue to provide city-paid health
benefits coverage for those of its part-time employees, and for the
eligible dependents of these employees, who are not otherwise covered
for these benefits under collective bargaining agreements, and who
work a regularly scheduled work week of more than 20 hours.