City audit drops 1,322 dependents from LAwell employee health coverage

The Personnel Department says the verification could save $3.5 million to $5.1 million over 10 months.

City Council· posted Oct 6Report$494K

About 1,322 dependents of city employees lost LAwell health coverage after employees did not respond or did not submit accepted eligibility documents, and all were offered COBRA continuation. The Personnel Department reports the results to a City Council committee, which is asked to receive and note the report.

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  1. 12–0–3

    City audit drops 1,322 dependents from LAwell employee health coverage

    Council File 26-1429Item 4 · Oct 23 meetingAdopted
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