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2 Employees provided their opinions related to health care insurance in a survey conducted in August 2012. Over 400 employees responded, representing nearly 50% of employees. The results, including comments, were taken into consideration in developing the 2013 plan designs. A summary of results is contained in Attachment D. At the June 19, 2012 BOCC meeting, the Board approved an amendment to the Personnel Ordinance Article IV, Section 28-36 changing eligibility for retiree health coverage for employees hired on or after July 1, 2012 from ten years total service to twenty years continuous service. At that time, the BOCC requested additional information about requirements in other jurisdictions, which is provided in Attachment E. Healthcare Reform The Supreme Court's decision on the Affordable Care Act upheld most elements of health care reform legislation. In 2013, a modification to the Flexible Medical Spending Account is needed to comply with federal legislation because contribution amounts have been limited to $2,500 per plan year, which is less than the current maximum of$3,000. A broader discussion of the impact of the Affordable Care Act will be presented at a later work session. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Attachments A, B and C include information about the estimated costs of various pay and benefits options. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: 1) discuss employee insurance benefits for calendar year 2013; and 2) provide direction to staff regarding consideration, at an upcoming regular Board meeting, of the renewal of the current policy coverage and benefits (with Board authorized modifications) as presented by staff and the County's insurance consultant (Mark III).