Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Saline County reviews contingency to keep WIC staff insured amid federal funding gap
Summary
County HR and health officials told commissioners that administrative WIC funds have not been received since Oct. 10; county savings can cover salaries through about Nov. 12 and the board approved a contingency to maintain employer health insurance eligibility for temporarily furloughed WIC staff if needed.
Saline County officials on Oct. 28 sought board approval to preserve health insurance eligibility for WIC employees if temporary furloughs become necessary because of delayed federal administrative funding.
Marilyn Leamer, the county's human resources director, told the commissioners that staff had reviewed the county health plan and that the plan includes language allowing employees to remain eligible for coverage during a mandatory temporary furlough or reduced work schedule, provided the board approves such action. The…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
