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Authorizing Updates to the County’s Health Plan
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WHEREAS, the County offers health benefits for all eligible County employees, retirees, disabled employees, and COBRA participants; and
WHEREAS, on August 9, 2024, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law adding a provision requiring mental health counseling for any county employee who is a first responder without imposing a deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement on the coverage provided, except that this subsection does not apply to the extent such coverage would disqualify a high-deductible health plan from eligibility for a health savings account pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code; and
WHEREAS, “Mental health counseling” means counseling therapy sessions provided by a clinical social worker, professional counselor, or licensed psychologist; and
WHEREAS, this provision takes effect on June 1, 2025, and applies to State and local government employers within Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Kane County employs “First Responders” defined as corrections officers, deputy sheriffs, and public safety telecommunicators; and
WHEREAS, the County recognizes the importance of mental health for employees and will include this provision to the health plan for all participating employees and their covered spouses or civil union partners.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Kane County Board that “Mental health counseling” in the current HMO and PPO health plans be covered without imposing a deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or any other cost-sharing requirement effective June 1, 2025.
Passed by the Kane County Board on May 13, 2025.
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John A. Cunningham, MBA, JD, JD Corinne M. Pierog MA, MBA
Clerk, County Board Chairman, County Board
Kane County, Illinois Kane County, Illinois
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