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Budget committee reviews health benefit rate increases and ACA‑driven plan changes
Summary
Health Service System staff and actuarial consultants told the committee the 10‑county average employer contribution rose to $503.94 a month, triggering the charter‑mandated minimum and prompting plan design changes to comply with federal health reform. The committee forwarded related ordinances and resolutions to the Board.
SAN FRANCISCO — The Budget and Finance Committee reviewed proposed health service system rates and plan changes required by federal health reform and the city charter’s 10‑county survey rule.
Catherine Dodd of the Health Service System presented the annual calculation that under the charter sets a minimum city employer contribution. The 10‑county average increased from $472.85 last year to $503.94, a jump the presenters reported as roughly 6.6 percent. Dodd outlined benefit‑design changes…
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