Information
Type: Deliberation
Department: HR - Human Resources
Directors' Update: Oct. 19, 2022
Business Meeting: Oct. 25, 2022
Summary:AMENDING RESOLUTION #22-251 TO INCREASE 2023 MEDICAL RATES TO BE PAID BY LEWIS COUNTY FOR NON-UNION EMPLOYEES COVERED BY THE PUBLIC EMPLOYERS BENEFITS BOARD (PEBB)
Publications:
Cover Letter To:
Additional Copies To: ESC, Michelle Sauter, Michelle Sabin, Grace Jimenez, Vanessa Ruelas, Becky Butler
Resolution
AMEND RESOLUTION #22-251 TO INCREASE THE 2023 MEDICAL RATES TO BE PAID BY LEWIS COUNTY FOR NON-UNION EMPLOYEES COVERED UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYERS BENEFITS BOARD (PEBB)
WHEREAS, the 2023 health and welfare insurance premium contribution levels for non-represented employees and for most elected officials were approved by the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) as part of Resolution 22-251 and approved August 16, 2022; and
WHEREAS, employee (including casual employee) eligibility for Washington State Public Employees Benefits Board ("PEBB") benefits shall be determined pursuant to the criteria set forth in WAC 182-12-114; and
WHEREAS, the health and welfare insurance premiums for plan-year 2023 increased more than predicted, and in response, the BOCC has decided to increase the employer contribution from the additional $25.00 per month per plan relative to the 2022 employer contribution to an additional $40.00 per month, for a total of $65.00 per month per plan, relative to the 2022 employer contribution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Lewis County shall contribute an additional $40.00 per month, for a total of $65.00 per month per plan, relative to the 2022 employer contribution for plan year 2023 for non-represented employees, the Auditor, Clerk, District Court Judges, Coroner, County Commissioners and Treasurer. Such contributions may be applied to any plan offered by Public Employers Benefits Board (PEBB) for which each employee is eligible and in which they elect to enroll; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Resolution #22-251 shall be amended to reflect the additional employer contributions and the 2023 contribution shall be included on any December payroll that includes the new respective plan year insurance premiums.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 25th day of October, 2022.