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Commissioners adopt formal HSA and expanded bereavement policies for county employees
Summary
Boone County commissioners approved a new formal HSA contribution policy for full‑time employees enrolled in the high‑deductible health plan and expanded bereavement leave categories and documentation rules.
Boone County commissioners approved two personnel policy updates Friday: a formal health savings account (HSA) contribution policy for eligible employees enrolled in the county’s high‑deductible health plan and an amended bereavement leave policy that expands covered family members.
Scott Bauer presented the HSA item on behalf of Lisa Breuder, who was home ill. Bauer said the county had no formal HSA policy and that the compensation committee had recommended the proposed policy. Under the new policy, Boone County will contribute to HSAs for full‑time employees enrolled in the county’s high‑deductible health plan once employees complete the required HSA direct‑deposit form and the “know your numbers” wellness screening; contributions will be distributed over 26 pay periods once commissioners approve the policy. The policy requires that married full‑time employees who are spouses must be enrolled in a single shared health plan to receive the county portion of HSA contributions. Contributions end in the pay period when employment terminates, and employees are responsible for ensuring IRS eligibility.
The board also approved an amended bereavement policy that expands the categories for paid leave. The changes add current in‑laws and step‑grandchildren to a five‑day leave category, and add step‑grandparents, a spouse’s grandparents, half‑siblings and step‑siblings to the three‑day leave category. The policy requires that bereavement leave be taken on consecutive calendar days unless a supervisor approves otherwise and requires documentation of supervisor approval for nonconsecutive leave to be submitted to HR.
Commissioner Beyer moved approval of both items; each motion received a second and passed by voice vote.
Why it matters: The formal HSA policy clarifies eligibility, distribution timing and plan‑sharing rules for married employees. The bereavement changes expand paid leave for more family relationships and standardize supervisor documentation requirements.
What’s next: Human Resources will implement the HSA contribution schedule during open enrollment and will update plan documents and employee-facing materials to reflect the bereavement changes.
