This ordinance approves the health insurance plans and the contribution rates that the city will use for its employees in 2026. It ensures that the city's health service system is funded and operational for that year.
Ordinance approving Health Service System plans and contribution rates for calendar year 2026.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to approve health service plans and contribution rates for the upcoming calendar year, as mandated by the City Charter.
The Health Service Board completed a survey of the ten most populous counties in California to determine the average employer contribution for health care plans, which was certified to the Board of Supervisors.
The Health Service Board began adopting health insurance plans and contribution rates for the calendar year 2026, with subsequent meetings on March 13, April 10, May 8, and June 12.
The Health Service Board finalized the health insurance plans and contribution rates for the Health Service System for the 2026 calendar year.
Aon Consulting submitted an actuarial report confirming the rates and contributions for the Health Service System for the 2026 plan year.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the ordinance for approval to the Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance approving the Health Service System plans and contribution rates for calendar year 2026.
The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the health service plans and contribution rates for the upcoming year.
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