FYI, the PEMHCA Update is now posted on CITYLINK 2000 at www.cacities.org . You may find the PEMHCA Update posted under one of the following links: 1. Main\What's New\... 2. Main\Legislative Services\Legislative Highlights\... 3. Main\Site Map\Legislative Highlights\... 4. Main\Member Services\Features\... 5. Main\Site Map\Features\... >From the PEMHCA Update page, courtesy of the Legislative Services Department: "The Public Employees' Medical & Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA) governs the California Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Health Benefits Program. The program was established in 1962 for employees of the State of California. In 1967, other public employers, such as cities, counties, and school districts, were allowed to join the program on a contract basis. Since then, membership has grown to nearly 1,200 employers. Contract agencies make up forty percent of its recipients." "During the May 16, 2000 PERS Board meeting, the Board voted to modify staff's recommendations to increase health care co-payments. Steve Larson, the PEMHCA task force Chairperson, will be contacting PERS staff to acquire actual rate increases. Rates will be posted on this site." Frances Medema Policy Analyst League of California Cities 1400 K Street Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95814 phone: 916/658-8218 fax: 916/658-8240 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
