THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1.
Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “City of Philadelphia Public Employees Retirement Code,” is amended to read as follows:
TITLE 22. CITY OF PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT CODE
CHAPTER 22-1300. MISCELLANEOUS
§22-1303. Exemption From Attachment.
Designated payees. The Director of Finance is authorized, when directed in writing by any member, survivor or beneficiary, to pay from that person’s benefits, such sum or sums as that person may authorize to any designated payee or representative thereof among the following organizations:
Associated Hospital Service of Philadelphia (Blue Cross and Blue Shield)
Internal Revenue Service
Municipal Workers’ Union - District Council 33
Philadelphia City Employees’ Federal Credit Union
Philadelphia Lodge No. 5, Fraternal Order of Police
Police Beneficiary Association of Philadelphia
Policemen, Firemen and Park Guard Federal Credit Union
Police and Firemen’s Medical Association
City Fire Fighters Association
Philadelphia Fire Department Relief Association
Philadelphia Police Widow’s Pension Fund
The Guardian Civic League, Inc.
District Council 33 Health and Welfare Fund
Health Maintenance Organizations
The Golden Age Club
APTA 47 Health and Welfare
Custodes Pacis Lodge No. 2085
Philadelphia Emerald Society
Law Enforcement Health Benefits
Retired Fire Fighters’ Association of Philadelphia
German American Police Association
Long Term Health Care Organizations
SECTION 2.
This Section shall take place immediately.
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Explanation:
Italics
indicate new matter added.
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