The following policies were approved by the Board on Thursday, October 19, 2017:

Human Resources Policy P “Insurance and Deferred Compensation” updated the policy in preparation for upcoming insurance open enrollment. Every October the Board of Supervisors sets the new employee premium rates for the upcoming calendar year. The change in the administrative policy reflects that non-represented staff, along with AFSCME, DSA, PPME staff, will begin paying single premiums in July. The premiums rates are based on recommendations from our actuary firm. I’ve attached the rate sheet presented to the Board of Supervisors and Health Benefit Team this week. There was a 7.4% increase in Health (slightly less than last year), 0% in dental and 0% in vision. Our numbers are within local and national trends for insurance renewals.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact myself, Hiliary or your Health Benefit Team member. Additional information will be coming out in the next few weeks as we prepare for open enrollment in November.

If you have any questions let HR or your supervisor know. As always the full text of the policy can be viewed at: https://www.scottcountyiowa.com/hr/policies