Human Resources Department recommending the Board: 1) Take the following actions regarding Health Plan Programs and Ancillary Employee Benefit Programs for the 2026 Plan Year: a) Approve the proposed 2026 health plan rate cards (Attachment A) based on the cost sharing of health premiums in the current Memoranda of Understanding with all bargaining units, the Salary and Benefits Resolution for unrepresented employees and in accordance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; b) Authorize the Director of Human Resources, or Assistant Director of Human Resources, to execute administrative health and benefit program plan renewals for services that otherwise fall under existing executed master agreements; and c) Grant Human Resources the authority to correct any minor clerical errors or adjustments, if necessary, to the approved health plan rate cards for the 2026 health benefits plan year, as needed; and 2) Receive and file information regarding the Budget Ad Hoc Committee’s review of CalPERS Health Plans and provide direction, if necessary. FUNDING: Countywide cost, shared between the County Departments (General Fund and Non-General Fund) and employees.

Agenda Item Approved Introduced July 25, 2025

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