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P. Supplemental Benefits Issues and Options. December 15, 2005. Syllabus. Brief Overview Current Benefits Decisions from Prior Meetings Options Proposed Next Steps. Undistributed Earnings. AKA Excess Earnings Earnings available after: Crediting regular interest
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P Supplemental BenefitsIssues and Options December 15, 2005
Syllabus • Brief Overview • Current Benefits • Decisions from Prior Meetings • Options Proposed • Next Steps
Undistributed Earnings • AKA Excess Earnings • Earnings available after: • Crediting regular interest • Filling Contingency Reserve • Calculated on smoothed basis • Limited expectations for near future • Approximately $72.5 million as of June 30, 2005
Undistributed Earnings • Acceptable Uses under 37 Act • Save it (Bigger Contingency Reserve) • Pay for current benefits • Regular benefits • Settlement benefits • Pay for COL contributions • Create Additional Benefits
Additional Benefits • Generally temporary (as long as money lasts) • Reconfirmed by Retirement Board each year • Examples • Purchasing Power COLA • Dollars for Retiree Health
Purchasing Power COLA • Originally paid to retirees and beneficiaries who had lost 25% or more of purchasing power since beginning benefit payments • Retired on or before April 1, 1981 • Approximately 575 retirees and beneficiaries • Board decided to freeze benefits at current level
Current Retiree Health Benefits • Two Pieces • Settlement Section 9 • Non-guaranteed benefits
Settlement Section 9 • $3 per year of service • Guaranteed • Additional amounts when additional undistributed earnings are available
Non-Guaranteed Benefits • If member prior to 1990: • $45 plus • $3.50 per year of service • If member after 1989: • $5 per year of service • Maximum: $150
Current Features • Paid to all annuitants • Paid from the date of retirement • Paid for life of member • Same amount continues to spouse upon member’s death
Estimated Funded Percentage as of 6/30/2005 – Non-Valuation Benefits
Preliminary TAO Decision • Continue paying TAO COLA using current methodology
Increase in Member Contribution Rates 7.5% Estimated Additional Liability
TAO Options • Charge additional liability to County and Members • Pay for additional liability for both County and Members ($15 million) • Pay for additional liability for either County or Members ($7.5 million) • Pay for portion of additional liability
Options for Retiree Health • Decrease payment to beneficiary not already receiving to 60% of retiree benefit • Split between Current Retirees and Future Retirees
Current Retirees • Four potential cut off dates • June 30, 2006 • June 30, 2007 • June 30, 2008 • June 30, 2009
Calculations • Based on data and assumptions from June 30, 2004 Actuarial Valuation of FCERA • All Dollars in Millions
Future Retirees • To be eligible must either • Retire directly from County service • Service, disability or survivor • Have at least 20 years of service
Future Retirees • Two potential cut off dates • June 30, 2005 • June 30, 1999