The Salt Lake County Council solidified the 2009 healthcare premium increase.  The following with be effective April 1^st 

	Preferred	Advantage	Summit
Increase	15%	7%	7%

The Council also approved new prescription drug coverage:

	Retail	Mail Order
Generic	$10	$20
Brand Name Preferred	$25 min/ $75 max	$50 min/$150 max
Brand Name Non-Preferred	$50 min/$100 max	$100 in/$200 max

There will be a forth option for health care coverage.  The County will now offer a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA).

Human Resources employees are currently in the process of benefit fairs specifically addressing this plan.  The fairs started on the 12^th and run through the 26^th of February.  If you are considering this plan, please attend and become well educated.

The standard benefit fairs will take place the first two weeks of March.

MILESTONES

2007
UPEA negotiated a 75 % sick leave buyout window. Also for 2007, UPEA achieved a 2% COLA, 2.75% merit, 1% longevity, 3% 401(k) contribution, as well as a 2.75% increase for rank and file officers.

2006
UPEA’s proposal for a 20% discount for SLCo employees, and their families is approved. SLCo employees also receive a 2% COLA, 2.75% merit, and a 1% longevity increase because of UPEA’s efforts.

2005
UPEA secures a 1% COLA, 2.75% merit, and 1% longevity increase for SLCo employees.

2004
UPEA’s proposed Salt Lake County Compensation package was approved with a 2.75% merit increase, a 1% COLA, and a 1% 401(k) contribution for employees with longevity status.

2003
UPEA successfully lobbied for an early reiterment incentive program for all SLCo employees.

2000
UPEA successfully lobbied SLCo Commissioners for a 3% COLA, a 2.75% merit increase for all employees, and a 1% 401(k) contribution for employees with longevity statues.

1998
UPEA successfully lobbies for passage of HB 297 “County Employees Running for County Office.”