Health Reimbursement Arrangement | Human Resources Services

Retiree Medical Grant to Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Conversion

As part of negotiations between labor groups [including Courts & Special Districts] and the County, and approval from the County’s Board of Supervisors, OCEA-represented employees are converting from the Retiree Medical Grant to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).

The County will contribute to a HRA for OCEA-represented employees starting Mid-2023. Eligible employees can choose to keep their Grant frozen at its current value or receive a one-time contribution, based on the value of their grant, to their new HRA. Below is a timeline of events and resources to assist eligible employees in making this election.

The Employee Benefits website will have the most up-to-date information, so continue to check back as more details become available.

Upcoming Events / Resources:


December 2022	Board of Supervisors Approved Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) FAQ's For more details, you can refer to: The OCEA website: Retiree Medical \| Orange County Employees Association (ocea.org) The Board of Supervisors December 20, 2022, Agenda: https://hrs.ocgov.com/hra-minute-order
January 2023	Mid to late month communication will be sent to your mailing address on file. This communication will provide more details on what these changes mean to you. Frequently Asked Questions posted (Mid-January)
February 2023	Retiree Medical Grant to Health Reimbursement Arrangement self-guided presentation will become available. Short educational videos will also become available on the Employee Benefits website
March 2023	In-Person and Virtual Presentations Additional FAQ's Second communication sent to your mailing address on file, will include action steps needed and additional important information for you to consider.
April 2023	Time to Make Your Elections
May 2023	Reminder communication sent to your mailing address on file Election Deadline (Mid-May)
July 2023	New HRA Implemented