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Allen County updates employee handbook, clarifies FMLA and benefit plan language

Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen · July 31, 2026

Summary

The board approved mid‑year handbook amendments (effective Aug. 1, 2026) clarifying FMLA procedures and eliminating compensatory time off, and also approved updates to the Medical Benefits summary plan description for active employees and retirees.

Allen County Human Resources Director Nancy Steigmeyer and Benefits Manager Amy Pheifer presented mid‑year amendments to the Employee Handbook and updates to the Medical Benefits summary plan. Steigmeyer said the handbook changes "clarify FMLA procedures, and eliminate compensatory time off," and noted the county employs over 1,800 people across 37 departments. The board approved the handbook amendments 2‑0; the handbook changes take effect Aug. 1, 2026.

On benefits, HR presented language updates to the active employee and retiree Medical Benefits Plan description; the board approved the updated summary plan description. Steigmeyer said the 2027 plan updates will be made available for review in October. No changes to premiums or specific benefit levels were reported in the session.

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