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time, and explained that the proposed changes would allow a retiree's <br />dependents to remain on the County health insurance plan at the <br />subsidized rate when the retiree enrolls in Medicare. <br />A brief discussion period ensued. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED by Vice <br />Chairman Flescher, the Board unanimously approved: (1) the change to <br />the retiree health insurance subsidy policy as outlined in staffs report; <br />staff proposes that retirees remain eligible for any subsidy that has been <br />earned until both the retiree and spouse (or other eligible dependent) have <br />become eligible for Medicare. In order to keep the subsidy after the <br />retiree reaches the eligible age for Medicare, the retiree must enroll in <br />Medicare Parts A and B. At such time when both the retiree and spouse <br />(or eligible dependent) reach the eligible age for Medicare, the County <br />subsidy will terminate; and (2) the changes to the health insurance <br />subsidy policy for retirees, and authorized the County Administrator to <br />execute the updated policy. <br />The Chairman called a recess at 10:29 a.m., and reconvened the meeting at <br />10:40 a.m., with all members present. <br />12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS <br />A. Community Development <br />None <br />B. Emerpencv Services <br />None <br />C. General Services <br />None <br />1, Human Services <br />None <br />2, Sandridge Golf Club <br />None <br />3. Recreation <br />None <br />D. Human Resources <br />May 10, 2016 Page 7 <br />Board of County Commission Minutes <br />