Health Plan Contributions

The table below shows the required employee contributions for each type of health plan (Medical and Prescription Drugs). Employee contributions are withheld on a pre-tax basis under Section 125 over 24 pays per year (2x per month). Contributions shown are for all full-time employees and are per-payroll amounts:

Health Plan Percentage Employee Only Employee and Child(ren) Employee and Spouse Employee and Family
PPO 14% $86 $156 $174 $243
EPO 8% $35 $63 $70 $99
HDHP 6% $18 $33 $36 $51

Note: You may be able to earn payroll credits that will offset the cost of health plan contributions by participating in the DRBA Wellness Points Program. (Refer to the โ€˜DRBA Wellness Points Program Guideโ€™ below for more information.)

Opt-Out Incentive Program

The Authority offers a cash-in-lieu of benefits option under the Section 125 Plan. The option provides an opt-out incentive, paid over 26 pays, to individuals who have other health and/or dental coverage and waive the Authorityโ€™s health and/or dental benefits under the Section 125 Plan. If you are covered as an employee or covered dependent under an Authorityโ€™s health and/or dental plan, you are not eligible for the opt-out incentive.

If you waive either the Authorityโ€™s health or dental plan, you MUST complete the Opt-Out Incentive Election Form annually.

You cannot change this option until the next annual open enrollment unless you experience a Qualifying Life Event.

You must provide a copy of your other health coverage ID card with the completed form annually.

Proof of other dental coverage is not required.

You can not opt-out of vision coverage.

Opt-Out Credit Medical (Annual Amount) Dental (Annual Amount)
Employee Only $1,300.00 $130.00
Employee and Child(ren) $2,080.00 $130.00
Employee and Spouse $2,600.00 $130.00
Employee and Family $3,120.00 $130.00

Note: If you opt-out of a DRBA Health Plan you are NOT eligible for credits under the DRBA Wellness Points Program also.

Wellness Points Program Guide
Opt-Out Form