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Commission adopts resolution to protect employees’ accrued HRA funds
Summary
Kane County commissioners unanimously passed R2025‑37 to affirm that accrued employee HRA balances are to be preserved for employees’ eligible medical expenses; staff clarified forfeiture rules when no claims are filed and noted balances may return to county funds when employees leave under current practice.
Kane County commissioners voted unanimously on Nov. 25 to adopt Resolution R2025‑37, intended to protect accrued employee health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) balances so employees can rely on the funds for eligible health expenses.
A county staff member explained that HRAs are county‑administered funds used to cover deductibles and other non‑insured costs; under current practice, if employees do not process claims for a specified period (described in discussion as roughly one year), the balance may be forfeited or return to county accounts. Commissioners said the resolution expresses the county’s intent to protect accrued balances but asked the county attorney to confirm whether a separate policy is needed to make protections stronger and less reversible.
Commissioners moved and unanimously adopted the resolution. Staff described it as a good‑faith safeguard that complements finance‑committee discussion; they advised the commission that any stronger protections may require further policy or ordinance work.
