HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03272012 - SD.5RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2012/96 applying health plan modifications to certain persons
retired from classifications represented by the United Chief Officers Association at the time
of retirement.
FISCAL IMPACT:
As shown in the valuation, the result of the health plan changes described herein, if
implemented, will create an $859,000 or 0.08% decrease in the Actuarial Accrued Liability
and a $48,000 or 0.08% decrease in the calculated Annual Required Contribution. Future
valuation results will change with demographic and cost updates but these changes to the
most recent valuation as of January 1, 2012 do accurately measure the magnitude and
direction of the plan change costs. These figures represent the changes for both active and
retired individuals.
BACKGROUND:
On March 13, 2012, the Board of Supervisors received a report on the District'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
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2012 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: March 27, 2012
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors
By: Carrie Del Bonta, Deputy
cc: Ted Cwiek, Human Resources Director
SD. 5
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:March 27, 2012
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:OPEB - Application of Health Plan Modifications to Persons Retired from Classifications Represented by the
United Chief Officers' Association
announced that the County Administrator would be recommending that the Board consider
taking formal action with respect to proposed changes in health care affecting:
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
employees represented by the United Chief Officers Association,
and persons who retired from classifications that were represented at the time of
retirement by the United Chief Officers Association and who are eligible for health
care coverage.
The County Administrator is recommending adoption of the attached resolution
(2012/96), which applies health plan modifications (summarized below) to retirees in the
above listed groups:
Dual Coverage. Provide as of 1/01/13, 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 August 1, 2012, the District's monthly premium
subsidy for the CalPERS Health Plans will be up to an amount equivalent to eighty
percent (80%) of the CalPERS Kaiser premium at each level and type of coverage
(Medicare retiree only, non-Medicare retiree only, Medicare retiree + one,
non-Medicare retiree + one, Medicare retiree + two or more, non-Medicare retiree +
two or more) toward the covered employee’s CalPERS or CalPERS Alternative Plan
(CCHP) premium.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Delayed implementation of health plan modifications.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2012/96