Attachment 1

SURVEY REGARDING HEALTH CARE COVERAGE FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
5/19/08

Respondent	Elected Official Eligible?	Government Portion	Individual Portion	Continuation Coverage after Term Ends?	Continuation Period and Terms
Town of Chapel Hill	Yes	100%	0%	Yes	COBRA* -Limited to 36 months for dependents & 18 months for employees
Town of Carrboro	Yes	100%	0%	Yes	COBRA*
Town of Cary	Yes	100%	0%	Yes	· 2 full 4-yr terms: Town subsidizes 50% of the individual health premium, former Council Member pays 50% · 3 full 4-yr terms: Town subsidizes 75% of the individual health premium, form Council Member pays 25% · 4 full 4-yr terms: Town subsidizes 100% of the individual health premium
City of Raleigh	Yes	0%	100%	Yes	COBRA*
Durham County	Yes	100%	0%	Yes	After completing two full terms in office, County pays 100% of cost of coverage
Orange County	Yes	100%	0%	Yes	After completing two full terms in Office, County pays 100% of cost of coverage

*COBRA-Federal law directing eligibility for continuation of health insurance coverage following termination of employment.