TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: September 28, 2021
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Cherie Johnson
PHONE:
463-4441
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Emma Saucedo
PHONE:
463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 30 Min
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Employee Health Plan Current Financial Status and Renewal, Recommending the Employee Health Plan Funding/Premiums Increase Employer/Employee Contributions by 12% for Calendar Year 2022, Effective January 9, 2022, and Provide Direction Regarding Funding for the Incurred But Not Reported Claims
(Sponsor: Executive Office)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Receive update regarding the Employee Health Plan Renewal current financial status and renewal, recommend the Employee Health Plan funding/premiums increase Employer/Employee contributions by 12% for calendar year 2022, effective January 9, 2022; provide direction regarding funding the incurred but not reported claims; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Board of Supervisors reviews the health plan and sets premium levels annually. On November 12, 2013, the Board approved a rate stabilization increase of 3% to funding/premiums for the Employee Health Plan for plan year 2014. On October 2014, the Board approved the Employee Health Plan funding/premiums to remain at the current level for plan Year 2015. Subsequent calendar years 2016-2019 also remained at current levels. In calendar year 2019 a 3% increase was implemented. On December 15, 2020, the Board authorized a 3% health plan funding/premium increase to the employer/employee contributions for calendar year 2021, effective January 1, 2021.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The County of Mendocino sponsors a Self-Funded Health Plan and provides a health benefits package to all eligible employees who desire it. The County contributes 75% towards a pre-determined bi-weekly premi...
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