Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: HR - Human Resources

Directors' Update: Nov. 18, 2020

Business Meeting: Nov. 23, 2020

Summary:

Medical rates to be paid by Lewis County for non-union employees beginning Jan. 1, 2021

Publications:

Cover Letter To: Megan Eastman, Michelle Sauter, Michelle Sabin, Suzette Smith

Additional Copies To: Megan Eastman, Michelle Sauter, Michelle Sabin, Suzette Smith, Larry Grove, Scott Tinney, Marni Larson, Brittani Rogers, Wade Samuelson, RW Buzzard, Warren McLeod, Dawn Harris, Arny Davis, Shelly Stewart

Resolution

WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) adopted the current insurance premium contribution levels for non-represented employees and for most elected officials effective January 1, 2020, through Resolution 20-017; 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 BOCC has decided to increase the employer contribution toward employee health insurance premiums for non-represented and eligible casual employees and for most elected officials in an amount representing an increase of $25.00 per month per plan relative to the 2020 employer contribution.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Lewis County shall contribute an additional $25.00 per month per plan relative to the 2020 employer contribution for non-represented and eligible casual 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.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 23rd day of November, 2020.