Nobles County opts for MetLife paid-leave plan, approves related insurance changes
The board voted to enroll in MetLife's private paid-leave plan (two-year rate guarantee at 0.79% vs. state plan 0.88%), with premiums split 50/50 and an estimated county savings of about $11,000; board also approved moving ancillary benefits to MetLife, switching LTD and life insurance carriers, and increasing county-provided life coverage.
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Nobles County staff presented options for complying with Minnesota's new paid-leave law and recommended enrolling in MetLife's private plan after an RFP conducted by benefits manager Integrity. The board voted to enroll in MetLife; MetLife offered a two-year premium guarantee at 0.79% compared with the State plan's 0.88% premium. The premium for paid leave will be split evenly between the county and employees, and staff estimated the county would save roughly $11,000 versus the state plan over the guarantee period.
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