2012 Health Plan Benefit Coverage Projection Report - Mendocino ...

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Background
• The County of Mendocino provides health benefits to its employees and their
dependents. The Mendocino County Employee Health Plan is self-insured
and is administered by the Human Resources Department as directed by the
Chief Executive Officer.
• The Plan provides coverage for medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs and
an Employee Assistance and Wellness program. The Plan is 75 percent
funded by the County and 25 percent by employee contributions. Benefits are
negotiated and subject to inclusion in County agreements with bargaining
unions. Approximately 93 percent of total qualifying employees participate in
the Health Plan.
• On December 11, 2007, the Board approved a premium increase of 17.59
percent which included the costs of providing services, contributions to
building reserves and enhancements to dental and vision benefits. In
addition, the Board agreed to return the County/Employee funding ratio to
75 percent/25 percent for overall plan premiums as agreed upon by all
bargaining unit MOUs.