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Commissioners approve $1,800 FSA contribution for three employees; three commissioners abstain
Summary
Benzie County commissioners approved a one-time $1,800 flexible spending account contribution for three employees affected by IRS HSA restrictions for the 2024/25 fiscal year. The measure passed with four ayes and three abstentions.
The Benzie County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 22 approved a one-year contribution of $1,800 per Flexible Spending Account for three employees affected by IRS Health Savings Account rules.
County staff and Jackie Palfey answered commissioners’ questions before Commissioner Warsecke moved and Commissioner Markey seconded the measure. The roll-call vote recorded Ayes from Commissioners Cunningham, Markey, Nye and Warsecke; Commissioners Jeannot, Roelofs and Sauer recorded abstentions. The motion carried.
County staff said the contribution is intended to assist the remaining employees who cannot participate in HSA accounts due to IRS restrictions. The transcript does not specify individual employee names or any change to long-term policy; the action covers the 2024/25 fiscal year only.
