ADOPTED - FEBRUARY 26, 2008

Agenda Item No. 10

Introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OFFERING OTHER QUALIFIED ADULT BENEFITS TO MANAGERIAL/CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES

RESOLUTION #08-042

WHEREAS, Ingham County is committed to providing access to healthcare to its residents; and

WHEREAS, flexibility in providing benefits to non-traditional households contributes to meeting this goal; and

WHEREAS, the Controller, Benefits and Insurance staff and the County Attorney have developed eligibility criteria which clearly defines the requirements for participation.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Other Qualified Adult (OQA) benefits for Managerial/Confidential employees be provided no later than August 1, 2008.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Managerial/Confidential Personnel Manual shall be updated to incorporate a revised Health Insurance Program.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, a special open enrollment period shall be held to allow eligible dependents to enroll into the health plan of their choice.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are authorized to sign appropriate documents after review as to form by the County Attorney, as needed.

COUNTY SERVICES:  Yeas:  Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Soule, Grebner

   Nays:    Severino        Absent:  None        Approved 2/19/08

FINANCE:  Yeas:  Grebner, Hertel,Weatherwax-Grant

Nays:  Dougan          Absent:  Celentino, Schor       Approved 2/20/08