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Retiree Health Care- continued <br />Over the past few years, staff has reduced the cost of post -65 coverage (Medicare <br />supplements and Part D premiums) without negatively impacting the benefits available. <br />The cost, however, of insurance for pre -65 retirees has increased along with premiums <br />for active employees. Encouraging employees and retirees to participate in preventive <br />care, health assessments and health screenings to reduce claims can also be effective <br />in reducing claims. <br />Retiree Health Care Recommendation <br />The Manager recommends restricting 50% of the FY 2012 -13 fund balance for the long- <br />term liabilities associated with funding retiree health benefits. <br />Board of Commissioners' Action as to the Retiree Health Care <br />The Board approved restricting 50% of the increase in the FY 2012 -13 fund balance for <br />the long -term liabilities associated with funding retiree health benefits. <br />08111 <br />