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Employees continue to appreciate the option to enroll in and pay for products (short term <br />disability, whole life insurance, critical illness and accident insurance) through payroll deduction. <br />In June 2014 Orange County will partner with UNC Wellness @ Work program to offer health <br />screenings to all employees. In Fall 2014 flu clinics will be arranged and the County will host <br />the second Orange County Breast Cancer Awareness Day (for mammograms) at UNC <br />Radiology. <br />No changes to the 2015 health insurance plans are expected. Based on current trends, staff is <br />projecting up to a14.35% increase in health care costs. <br />Dental Insurance <br />The County will continue coverage with Delta Dental. Beginning with January 2015 coverage, <br />employees with dependent coverage are expected to see an increase in their deductions for the <br />first time since 2007. The amount will be determined in September as part of the insurance <br />renewal. <br />Healthcare Reform <br />In FY 2013 -14, the County complied with all notification requirements of the Affordable Care Act <br />(ACA). Attachment B includes information about the potential impact on 2015 health insurance. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: The projected budget impact for FY 2014 -15 is $423,446. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss employee <br />insurance benefits for calendar year 2015. <br />