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LEOFF Board approves multiple medical/dental/vision claims and temporarily suspends Policy 8.02(G)

AuburnApr 7, 20262 min read

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At the April 7, 2026 Auburn LEOFF Board meeting, the Board unanimously approved the March 3 minutes, voted to temporarily suspend Policy 8.02(G) amid reported insurance plan confusion, approved multiple LEOFF 1 medical, dental, and vision claims (one claim was tabled for more information), and adjourned at 10:28 a.m.

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Approved March 3, 2026 LEOFF Board meeting minutes (5-0).
Temporarily suspended LEOFF Board Policy 8.02(G) until further notice (motion passed unanimously 5-0).
Approved dental expense — LEOFF 1 Member #629199 — $175.00 for services received March 2, 2026 (5-0).
Approved dental expense — LEOFF 1 Member #406822 — $339.90 for services received March 5, 2026 (5-0).
Tabled dental expense — LEOFF 1 Member #193495 — $940.00 for services received February 23, 2026 pending additional information (5-0).
Approved dental expenses — LEOFF 1 Member #310533 — $1,883.00 for services received February 5 and February 23, 2026 (5-0).
Approved dental expense — LEOFF 1 Member #310533 — $455.00 for services received March 9, 2025 (5-0).
Approved medical expense (home health care) — LEOFF 1 Member #444135 — $9,212.00 for services January 1–February 14, 2026 (5-0).
Approved medical expense — LEOFF 1 Member #444135 — $1,146.80 for services February 16–March 15, 2026 (5-0).
Approved home health care supplies — LEOFF 1 Member #444135 — $916.27 for purchases between December 31, 2025 and March 13, 2026 (5-0).
Approved dental expenses — LEOFF 1 Member #937035 — $463.00 for services March 4 and March 9, 2026 (approved 4-0; Member Laatsch abstained).
Approved vision expense — LEOFF 1 Member #392099 — $514.95 for services received April 2, 2026 (approved 4-0; Chair Pro Tem Petersen abstained).

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LEOFF Board Meeting 04-07-26

Apr 7, 2026, 10:00 AM25 W Main St, Auburn, Washington 98001completed

Agenda

CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
ROLL CALL
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the Board on any issue.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of the March 3, 2026, LEOFF Board Meeting Minutes
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Decision: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
DISCUSSION ITEMS
ACTION ITEMS
A. (Added) Consideration of Temporary Suspension of LEOFF Board Policy 8.02(G) Chair Kelly noted that some retirees have submitted claims for reimbursement without first processing the claim through applicable insurance, contrary to Policy 8.02(G). In light of reported confusion related to recent insurance plan changes, Chair Kelly requested the Board's input on whether a temporary suspension of Policy 8.02(G) is warranted.
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Decision: ACTION ITEMS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
A. LEOFF 1 Member #629199 Requests approval of dental expenses in the amount of $175.00 for services received March 2, 2026.
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Decision: NEW BUSINESS
B. LEOFF 1 Member #406822 Requests approval of dental expenses in the amount of $339.90 for services received March 5, 2026.
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Decision: NEW BUSINESS
C. LEOFF 1 Member #193495 Requests approval of dental expenses in the amount of $940.00 for services received February 23, 2026.
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Decision: NEW BUSINESS
D. LEOFF 1 Member #310533 Requests approval of dental expenses in the amount of $1883.00 for services received February 5, 2026, and February 23, 2026.
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Decision: NEW BUSINESS
E. LEOFF 1 Member #310533 Requests approval of dental expenses in the amount of $455.00 for services received March 9, 2025.
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Decision: NEW BUSINESS
F. LEOFF 1 Member #444135 Requests approval of medical expenses in the amount of $9212.00 for home health care services received January 1, 2026 through February 14, 2026.
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Decision: NEW BUSINESS
G. LEOFF 1 Member #444135 Requests approval of medical expenses in the amount of $1146.80 for services received February 16, 2026 through March 15, 2026.
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Decision: NEW BUSINESS
H. LEOFF 1 Member #444135 Requests approval of medical expenses in the amount of $916.27 for home health care supplies purchased between December 31, 2025, and March 13, 2026.
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Decision: NEW BUSINESS
I. LEOFF 1 Member #937035 Requests approval of dental expenses in the amount of $463.00 for services received March 4, 2026, and March 9, 2026.
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Decision: NEW BUSINESS
J. LEOFF 1 Member #392099 Requests approval of vision expenses in the amount of $514.95 for services received April 2, 2026.
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Decision: NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT