DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Offer One Supplemental Group Short Term Disability Plan and Approval of Rate For 2026
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Short-Term Disability is a voluntary employee-paid benefit offered by the County; and
WHEREAS, due to the implementation of Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) in 2026, it is no longer practical for the County to continue offering traditional short-term disability (STD) plans with multiple elimination period options; and
WHEREAS, to align with medical leave of PFML, the County will now offer a new supplemental STD benefit; and
WHEREAS, Deloitte Consulting LLP reviews the County’s STD claims experience annually and provides premium rate recommendations; and
WHEREAS, Deloitte’s recommended premium rates for the 2026 STD plan is .0685 of $10 weekly benefit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the 2026 Voluntary Short Term Disability benefit plan option and its rate.
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