2025-10-27 Recommendation for Non-Rep Contribution CORRECTED
Office: 360-740-1408 Angie Hodge
Cell: 360-880-8539 Human Resources Director
Email: Angie.Hodge@lewiscountywa.gov Human Resources & Public Disclosure
Human Resources
TO: Lewis County Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Angie Hodge, Human Resources Director
DATE: October 27, 2025
SUBJECT: Recommendation for 2026 Non-Represented Employee Health and Welfare Benefits
Purpose
The purpose of this memorandum is to request approval from the Lewis County Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC) to move forward with the recommended health and welfare benefits package
for non-represented employees for the 2026 plan year.
Background
Human Resources, in partnership with our benefits consultant, has conducted a comprehensive review
of available insurance options to ensure competitive benefits and cost-effective coverage for both the
County and its employees. After careful evaluation, Human Resources recommends continuing our
partnership with HUB International Limited to administer the County’s non-represented benefit
program.
Recommendations
Human Resources recommends that the BOCC approve the following for the 2026 plan year for all
benefit eligible non-represented employees:
1. Medical Insurance
Provider: Aetna
Plan Options:
o MC 500
o MC 1000
o CDHP 2000
2. Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
o MetLife High Dental
o MetLife Vision
o MetLife Basic Life/AD&D
3. Employer Contributions – Health and Welfare Benefits
Regardless of which Aetna plan is selected, Human Resources recommends the following
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monthly employer contribution amounts for non-represented employees towards medical,
dental and vision benefits:
Coverage Tier Employer
Contribution
Employee Only $970
Employee + Spouse $1,440
Employee + Children $1,440
Full Family $1,790
4. Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions
For non-represented employees who elect the CDHP 2000 plan, Human Resources recommends
the continuation of the County’s contribution toward an HSA as follows:
o Employee Only: $58.34 per month
o Employee + One or More Dependents: $116.67 per month
5. Life Insurance and AD&D Contributions
Human Resources recommends that MetLife Basic Life and Accidental Death &
Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, with coverage of $35,000 for Life and $35,000 for AD&D,
be provided as a County-paid benefit for all non-represented employees. The monthly premium
rate for this coverage is $5.57 per employee.
Conclusion
These recommendations support Lewis County’s commitment to providing comprehensive and
competitive benefit options to its employees while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Approval of these
recommendations will allow for timely implementation and open enrollment preparation for the 2026
plan year.
Requested Action:
Human Resources respectfully requests BOCC approval to proceed with the 2026 plan year benefit
offerings and employer contributions as outlined above.
Tier Deductible / OOP Max Aetna PPO 500
Non-Rep 2026
County
Contribution
Non-Rep 2026
County
Contribution to
HSA
2026 Non-Rep
Employee
Contribution
2026
Employer
Cost
Share %
EE Only $500 / $2,500 1030.22 970.00 0.00 60.22 94%
EE + Spouse $1,000 / $3,000 1898.10 1440.00 0.00 458.10 76%
EE + Kids see above/below 1699.54 1440.00 0.00 259.54 85%
Full Family $1,500 / $5,000 2576.99 1790.00 0.00 786.99 69%
Aetna CDHP / HSA
EE Only $2,000 / $4,500 1017.95 970.00 58.34 47.95 95%
EE + Spouse see above/below 1871.80 1440.00 116.67 431.80 77%
EE + Kids see above/below 1704.70 1440.00 116.67 264.70 84%
Full Family $4,000 / $9,000 ($7000 indiv)2456.04 1790.00 116.67 666.04 73%
Aetna PPO 1000
EE Only $1,000 / $4,000 1000.77 970.00 0.00 30.77 97%
EE + Spouse $2,000 / TBD 1836.57 1440.00 0.00 396.57 78%
EE + Kids see above/below 1646.05 1440.00 0.00 206.05 87%
Full Family $3,000 / $8,000 2491.07 1790.00 0.00 701.07 72%
2026 Medical/Dental/Vision Premiums - Non-Represented Employees
Rates include Aetna Medical, MetLife Dental, MetLife Vision