HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12062011 - D.3RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2011/458 applying health plan modifications to certain persons
retired from classifications represented by the Deputy Sheriffs' Association at the time of
retirement.
FISCAL IMPACT:
As shown in the attached valuation, the result of the health plan changes described herein, if
implemented, will create a $27.2 million or 2.65% decrease in the Actuarial Accrued
Liability (AAL) and a $1.8 million or 2.93% decrease in the calculated Annual Required
Contribution. These figures represent the changes for both active and retired individuals.
BACKGROUND:
On November 1, 2011, the Board of Supervisors received a report on the County's other
post employment benefits regarding proposed future costs/savings of changes in other post
employment benefits. At that meeting, staff from the County Administrator's office
announced that the County Administrator would be recommending that the Board consider
taking formal action with respect to proposed changes in health care affecting:
employees represented by the Deputy Sheriffs' Association,
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 12/06/2011 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
Contact: Lisa Driscoll, County
Finance Director, 335-1023
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on
the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: December 6, 2011
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Christine Penkala, County Benefits Manager
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To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:December 6, 2011
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:OPEB - Application of Health Plan Modifications to Persons Retired from Classifications Represented by the
Deputy Sheriffs' Association
employees represented by the Deputy Sheriffs' Association,
and persons who retired from classifications that were represented at the time of
retirement by the Deputy Sheriffs' Association and who are eligible for health care
coverage.
The County Administrator is recommending adoption of the attached resolution (2011/458),
which applies health plan modifications (summarized below) to retirees in the above listed
groups:
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Dual Coverage. Provide as of 04/01/12, that employees and retirees and dependents of
employees and retirees can no longer have dual coverage in two County/District health or
dental plans. This provision will apply to County and District employees and retirees who
have spouses or partners who are either County or District employees or retirees.
Premium Cost Sharing . Effective January 1, 2012, the County's monthly premium
subsidy for the CalPERS Health Plans will be set at the December 2011 dollar amount
paid by the County for the Kaiser Bay Area premiums plus:
Effective April 1, 2012, the County and the DSA will divide the increase in the
Kaiser Bay Area premium 80% employer/20% employee; and
Effective January 1, 2013, the County and the DSA will divide the increase in the
Kaiser Bay Area premium 75% employer/25% employee.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Delayed implementation of health plan modifications.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2011/458
Actuarial Letter from Buck Consultants