Puyallup LEOFF Disability Board Meeting – July 21, 2026
Puyallup LEOFF Disability Board Meeting - July 21, 2026
The LEOFF Disability Board met on July 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM to consider two reimbursement claims and receive a staff report. The meeting was held in person at City Hall and via Zoom. Four of five board members were present initially, with the chair arriving shortly after roll call, establishing a quorum.
Consent Calendar
- Approval of the Agenda: Motion passed unanimously (4-0 with one abstention from the chair who arrived later).
- Approval of Minutes (September 16, 2025): Motion passed unanimously.
Public Comments & Testimony
- No public comments were received via email or in person.
Discussion Items
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Claim 31027 – Prescription Reimbursement (Zepbound/trizepatide): The board considered a request for reimbursement of $1,961.69 for a past prescription and $404 monthly ongoing for the GLP-1 medication Zepbound. The member’s physician provided a letter of medical necessity citing diabetes, high BMI, sleep apnea, and need for weight loss. The city’s medical plan does not cover this drug for weight loss due to cost and FDA approval status (approved for diabetes, not yet for weight loss), but the LEOFF medical budget has sufficient funds. A board member moved to approve the payment with the ongoing monthly amount, and a second member amended the motion to limit approval to 12 months, after which the member must reapply. The amendment passed, and the motion as amended passed.
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Claim 32037 – Alcohol Treatment Program Reimbursement: The board considered a reimbursement of $11,458 for an inpatient alcohol treatment program completed in 2021. The member successfully completed the program and has remained sober for five years. HMA denied coverage. The Summit View Clinic recommended the treatment. Board members expressed support, noting the member’s sustained sobriety and the lack of a time limit in board bylaws. A motion to pay the claim passed unanimously.
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Staff Report – Bylaws Update: Staff reported ongoing work to update the LEOFF Board bylaws, last revised in 2011. A redlined version will be brought to a future meeting for approval. The board chair also reported on the LEOFF conference attended in May 2024, noting presentations on PDS/stress and discussions about potential state takeover of LEOFF pension funds (a “money grab” of $3.1 billion). State officials indicated that if the state makes changes, the funds currently directed to cities would be redirected. No decisions were made at the conference.
Key Outcomes
- Claim 31027: Approved as amended – immediate payment of $1,961.69 and ongoing monthly payments of $404 for up to 12 months, after which the member must reapply.
- Claim 32037: Approved – one-time payment of $11,458 for the alcohol treatment program.
- Upcoming Action: The board will schedule a meeting to review and approve updated bylaws.
Meeting Transcript
From what I understand. We can probably start the meeting. So Vice Chair, I believe your microphone's off. I am so sorry for the interruption. There we go. Now my mic is on. We're waiting for Mr. Vanderveer. I think we can start the meeting prior to his arrival. We have two, I think we have two items on the agenda. No, excuse me. The 21st, our last meeting was September 16th. So we'll call the meeting to order. Roll call. Oh, Pledge Allegiance. I don't normally run these meetings. Aye. Pledge allegiance to the pledge of the United States of America. And to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. If we could have a roll call, please. Yes. Board member Helias. Here. Vice Chair Taylor. Oh, I'm sorry, I did not hear you say. And then next is a council member Schmilko here. Councilmember Gilliam present. And the chair Van Chair Van Ver is currently not present, but we will see him shortly, hopefully. And with four out of five, we have a quorum. As we speak, our chairman has arrived. So we'll uh hold off for just a moment. Sorry. We appreciate you being here nonetheless. We're right in the middle of the roll call. I started the meeting. Go ahead. No. We're in the roll call right now. Go ahead. And lastly, Chair Van Bur. Here. Turn on his mic. Everybody's here. Okay. We're you all made a. Yeah, I'll take you. I'll let you go. Okay.
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