Department: Human Resources and Risk Management
Department Head/Elected Official: Shain Carrizal
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Policy
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Participation (if applicable): N/A
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Human Resources & Risk Management for approval to temporarily amend the Harris County Personnel Policies and Procedures to suspend the 75-day benefit waiting period for new employees until November 30, 2021. New regular position employees will be eligible for group health benefits the first day of the pay period following 7 days of continuous employment.
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Background and Discussion:
Because of the elevated threat level, temporarily suspending the 75-day benefit waiting period supports the wellness of new Harris County employees and assists with stopping the spread of COVID by promoting new employees to get tested and seek treatment for COVID without the financial concern of having insurance to cover the expenses. Suspension of the benefit waiting period was last extended through October 31, 2021.
Expected Impact:
Harris County is self-insured for medical, and claims may be incurred by new employees and their dependents prior to 75 days.
Alternative Options:
Commissioners Court could take no action to eliminate the financial impact.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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4/28/2020 |
22.a.4 |
Temporary Amendment to Harris County Policies and Procedures Continuously Approved through June 30, 2021. |
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6/8/2021 |
3 |
Reinstated the 75-Day Benefit Waiting Period for New Employees |
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8/10/2021 |
2 |
Temporary Amendment to Harris County Policies and Procedures Approved through September 30, 2021. |
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9/28/2021 |
15 |
Temporary Amendment to Harris County Policies and Procedures Approved through October 31, 2021. |
Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Service Name |
Benefits & Wellness |
FY 21-22 |
Estimates |
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FY 22 |
Next 3 FYs |
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Incremental Expenditures |
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Labor Expenditures |
- |
- |
- |
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Non-Labor Expenditures |
- |
- |
- |
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Total Incremental Expenditures |
- |
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- |
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Funding Sources (General Fund, PIC Fund, Debt or CP, Grants, or Other - Please Specify) |
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Existing Budget |
- |
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- |
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- |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
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Total Current Budget |
- |
- |
- |
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Additional Budget Requested |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
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Total Additional Budget Requested |
- |
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- |
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Total Funding Sources |
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- |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
- |
- |
- |
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Additional Positions Requested |
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- |
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Total Personnel |
- |
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- |
Anticipated Implementation Date: November 1, 2021
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Shain Carrizal, Sr. Director, Human Resources & Risk Management
Attachments (if applicable): N/A