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Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO)

Announcements/Updates

Legal Challenge
June 28, 2010:  The United States Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of the Golden Gate Restaurant Association.  As such, the legal challenge is over.  The HCSO continues to be in effect for all covered employers. 
For the history of the lawsuit, use this link.

2010 Annual Salary Exemption Figure
An employee who is a manager, supervisor, or confidential employee and who earns at or above an annual salary of $80,397 (or $38.65/hour) in 2010 is exempt from coverage under the HCSO.  Please review Regulation 3.2(A)(1) for a detailed definition of a manager, supervisor, or confidential employee.

2011 Health Care Expenditure Rates
The 2011 health care expenditure rate for large employers (100+ employees) will be $2.06/hour.  For medium-sized employers (20-99 employees), the rate will be $1.37/hour.

HCSO Email List
To be added to the HCSO email list to receive updates regarding implementation of this law, please send an email with "mailing list" in the subject line to HCSO@sfgov.org.

Overview

Effective January 9, 2008, the Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO) requires Covered Employers to spend a minimum amount of money each quarter on their Covered Employees' health care.  For detailed information on the law's requirements, please see the Frequently Asked Questions and Regulations below.

2011 HCE Rate Chart 

Final Regulations
Statutory Authority
Forms & Documents
Related Links
To Contact Us

Please email HCSO@sfgov.org or call 554-7892 with any questions regarding your rights and responsibilities under the San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance.

 
Last updated: 9/1/2010 10:15:39 AM