HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10012013 - SD.3RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2013/360 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 valuation, the result of the health plan changes described herein, if implemented, will create a $21.0
million or 2.04% decrease in the Actuarial Accrued Liability and a $1.9 million or 2.70% decrease in the calculated
Annual Required Contribution. These figures represent the changes for both active and retired individuals.
BACKGROUND:
On September 10, 2013, 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,
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 (2013/360), which applies health
plan modifications (summarized below) to retirees in the above listed groups:
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 10/01/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
ABSENT: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: October 1, 2013
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Chris Heck, Deputy
cc: Ted Cwiek, Human Resources Director
SD.3
To:Board of Supervisors
From:David Twa, County Administrator
Date:October 1, 2013
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:OPEB - Application of Health Plan Modifications to Persons Retired from Classifications Represented by the Deputy
Sheriffs' Association
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Premium Cost Sharing. Effective January 1, 2014, the County will pay a monthly premium subsidy for each
health plan that is equal to the actual dollar monthly premium subsidy that is paid by the County as of November
30, 2013. In addition, if there is an increase in the monthly premium charged by a health plan for 2014 and for
each year thereafter, the County and the employee will each pay fifty percent of the monthly premium increase
that is above the previous year’s plan premium.
Delta, and PMI Delta Care. Beginning on January 1, 2014, the County will pay a monthly dental premium
subsidy for each dental plan that is equal to the actual dollar monthly premium subsidy that is paid by the
County for 2013. If there is an increase in the premium charged by a dental plan for 2014, the County and the
employee will pay fifty percent (50%) of the increase. For each calendar year thereafter, the County and the
employee will each pay fifty percent (50%) of the premium increase that is above the 2013 plan premium.
Dental Only. Beginning on January 1, 2014, the County will pay a monthly dental premium subsidy for each
dental plan that is equal to the actual dollar monthly premium subsidy that is paid by the County for 2013. If
there is an increase in the premium charged by a dental plan for 2014, the County and the employee will pay
fifty percent (50%) of the increase. For each calendar year thereafter, the County and the employee will each
pay fifty percent (50%) of the premium increase that is above the 2013 plan premium.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Delayed implementation of health plan modifications.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2013/360
September 4, 2013 - Actuarial Report (7507)