The Village of Essex Junction pays their eligible (full-time) employees 50% of the savings if the employee is covered under their spouse’s insurance. The employee receives the payment once a month in a special payroll. The 50% is based on what would be paid if the employee was covered through the Village, i.e., if they have a family, it would be 50% of the family premium, if single, it would be 50% of the single premium, etc.

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From: Vermont Municipal Government Discussion Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Stephanie Smith
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 8:18 AM
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Subject: Health care

How many towns offer their employees a cash payment if the employee is not utilizing the town's health care benefit and are covered by another (i.e. - spouse's coverage).

We are also interested in the amount of the payment and how it is determined.

Thank you in advance for you time.

Sincerely,

Stephanie A. Smith
Senior Associate, Municipal Assistance Center
VT League of Cities and Towns
1-800-649-7915