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Commission votes for county to absorb HSA deductible increase for employees
Summary
Commissioners voted to have the county absorb an increase in the standard HSA deductible rather than pass the cost to employees; commissioners also asked staff to prepare a benefit summary for employees outlining total compensation and hidden benefits.
Commissioners discussed the upcoming increase in the standard minimum HSA deductible and whether the county or employees would absorb the change. A commissioner moved "that the county absorb the HSA deductible increase," a motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
During the exchange commissioners emphasized the value of preparing an annual benefits summary so employees can see the total value of pay plus benefits; one commissioner suggested increasing salary by the equivalent amount if the county required employees to pay the increase instead of the county absorbing it.
The motion directs county payroll/HR staff to implement the change so that employees will not bear the deductible increase and to prepare a benefits‑summary notice for staff.
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