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11 <br /> The Manager recommends that the County assumes 100% of the recommended 5% increase <br /> and that the employee contributions continue at current rates. As such, a 5.5% increase for <br /> funding the County contribution is proposed. This represents a total budget increase of$659,108. <br /> FY 2023-24 Health Insurance Rate Renewal <br /> Year Rates Monthly Cost Annual Cost Employee Employer <br /> Contribution Contribution <br /> 2022 Current Rates $1,098,486 $13,181,834 $1,296,475 $11,885,359 <br /> Current Rates with <br /> 2023 Employer Increase Only $1,153,412 $13,840,942 $1,296,475 $12,544,467 <br /> Renewal <br /> Net Increase $54,926 $659,108 $0 $659,108 <br /> Dental Insurance <br /> Delta Dental is the County's current Dental provider, and the County will continue to provide <br /> coverage with Delta Dental. The Board of County Commissioners approved an increase of <br /> funding totaling $92,236 (County contribution of $73,286) for the FY 2021-22 Dental Fund. The <br /> total Dental budget is currently$639,000, and no increase is recommended for FY 2023-24. <br /> Behavioral Health Services <br /> A new behavioral health benefit is also being recommended for FY 2023-24. Based on clinical <br /> assessments, this program provides access to mental wellness resources, guided assessment <br /> and recommendations, an immediate gateway to personalized support, and access to a therapist <br /> within three days. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. <br /> Training, communication and knowledge-building materials are also available and designed to <br /> engage all employees in an effort to maintain a supportive work environment that combats the <br /> stigma around mental health. The total cost of this program is $89,000. <br /> Brenda Bartholomew, Human Resources Director, introduced the item and made the <br /> following presentation: <br /> Slide #1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> NORTH C:AROLINA <br /> Action Item 6-b <br /> Recommendations for Employee Health Insurance and <br /> Dental Insurance <br /> effective July 1, 2023 through June 30,2024 <br /> March 21, 2023 <br />