#NB9 - Eliminate Employee Benefits Waiting Period

REFERRAL TO DISCUSS ELIMINATING THE CURRENT 30-DAY WAITING PERIOD FOR NEW CITY EMPLOYEES TO RECEIVE BENEFITS, INCLUDING HEALTH INSURANCE FOR PLAN PARTICIPANTS INSURED UNDER THE CITY'S SELF-FUNDED HEALTH PLAN, AND TO REVIEW THE FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL IMPACT OF IMPLEMENTING COVERAGE EFFECTIVE UPON HIRE.