Flex Plan Summary - Personnel - Sacramento County

CASH BENEFIT FEATUREThe cash benefit feature has two components: Cash Back from subsidy Plan Selection Incentive (PSI)This feature is only available to those employees who are in Tier A which is explained below.Tier A - Employees who were in a benefit eligible position before January 1, 2007Tier B - Employees who were hired into a benefit eligible position on or after January 1, 2007 or whowere in Tier A and made a one-time election to move to Tier BSPECIAL RULESYou have a one-time opportunity to move from Tier A to Tier B. The results may be thatyou are able to reduce your portion of the medical plan premium.A change from Tier A to Tier B is not mandatory or required. It is a voluntary decisionthat is irrevocable once made. The change can only be made during Open Enrollment orduring a “change in status” event.Employees in Tier A who are eligible for Cash Back or the Plan Selection Incentive (PSI)and move to Tier B forfeit all future rights to Cash Back or PSI.CASH BACK FROM SUBSIDYThe County provides an insurance subsidy contribution for eligible employees to help pay for the cost ofmedical insurance. The insurance subsidy amount varies, depending on when you began working forthe County and according to your representation unit (Recognized Employee Organization (REO).Insurance subsidies are categorized as Tier A or Tier B.Tier A – If you were hired into a benefit eligible position before January 1, 2007, and have not voluntarilyelected to move to Tier B, you are in Tier A for your benefit subsidy. Your bargaining agreementdescribes the eligibility for these programs and is available on the website at:http://www.laborrelations.saccounty.net/LaborAgreements/default.htmIf the plan you selected costs less than the subsidy, you may be eligible to receive that amount in yourpaycheck. Each REO has a “designated date” that determines eligibility for Cash Back. To determine theapplicable designated date for your REO, see the chart on the following page.18