Stories indexed with the term ‘80/20 rule’

AATA Accepts Empty Penalty on Health Care

For its unionized employees, the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority has decided not meet the conditions of Michigan’s Act 152 – which limits the amount that public employers can contribute to their employee health care. Instead, the AATA will accept the penalty specified in Section 9 of Act 152, which actually has no practical effect on the AATA. This will allow the AATA to comply with its obligations under federal law with respect to collective bargaining rights.

Act 152 limits the amount that a public employer like the AATA can make to its employees’ medical benefits plans – $5,500 for single-person coverage, $11,000 for two-person coverage, and $15,000 for family coverage. And the law provides another option, where the employer limits its contribution … [Full Story]

County Enacts 80/20 Health Cost Rule

At its Dec. 7, 2011 meeting, the Washtenaw County board of commissioners gave final approval to a resolution stating that the county will comply with Section 4 of the state’s Public Act 152 of 2011, also known as the “80/20″ rule regarding health care costs. Initial approval was given at the board’s Nov. 16 meeting.

On Jan. 1, 2012, public employers like Washtenaw County will be prohibited from paying more than $5,500 for health benefits annually for a single employee, $11,000 for an employee plus spouse, or $15,000 for family coverage. However, the law allows a public employer, by a majority vote of its governing body, to choose another option: to pay not more than 80% of the total annual costs … [Full Story]

Washtenaw Takes Initial 80/20 Vote

At its Nov. 16, 2011 meeting, the Washtenaw County board of commissioners gave initial approval to a resolution stating that the county will comply with Section 4 of the state’s Public Act 152 of 2011, also known as the “80/20″ rule regarding health care costs. A final vote is expected at the board’s Dec. 7 meeting.

On Jan. 1, 2012, public employers like Washtenaw County will be prohibited from paying more than $5,500 for health benefits annually for a single employee, $11,000 for an employee plus spouse, or $15,000 for family coverage. However, the law allows a public employer, by a majority vote of its governing body, to choose another option: to pay not more than 80% of the total annual … [Full Story]