Human Resources Department recommending the Board take the following actions regarding Health Plan Programs and Ancillary Employee Benefit Programs for the 2026 Plan Year: 1) Approve the proposed 2026 Retiree and COBRA (which includes countywide Employee Assistance Program rates) 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 Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act; and 2) 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. FUNDING: Countywide cost, shared between the County Departments (General Fund and Non-General Fund) and employees.

Committee

Board of Supervisors

Requested by

Human Resources

Introduced

August 28, 2025

On agenda

September 16, 2025

Passed

September 16, 2025

Where it was heard

Board of Supervisors Sep 16, 2025 Approved Pass