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Wayne County

GASB 45 Actuarial Valuation


Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2015

Prepared by:
Nyhart Actuary & Employee Benefits
8415 Allison Pointe Blvd., Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Ph: (317) 845-3500
www.nyhart.com

Table of Contents
Page
Certification

Actuarys Notes

Executive Summary

GASB Disclosures
GASB Results
Schedule of Funding Progress
Schedule of Employer Contributions
Historical Annual OPEB Cost

8
9
10
10

Reconciliation of Actuarial Accrued Liability (AAL)

11

Employer Contribution Cash Flow Projections

12

Substantive Plan Provisions

14

Actuarial Methods and Assumptions

19

Summary of Plan Participants

24

Appendix
Comparison of Participant Demographic Information

27
28

Glossary
Decrements Exhibit
Retirement Rates Exhibit
Illustrations of GASB Calculations
Definitions

29
30
31
32
34

January 26, 2016


Tony Saunders
Wayne County
500 Griswold, 20th Floor
Detroit, MI 48226
This report summarizes the GASB actuarial valuation for Wayne County 2014/15 fiscal year. To the best of our knowledge, the report presents a fair position of
the funded status of the plan in accordance with GASB Statement No. 45 (Accounting and Financial Reporting by Employers for Post-Employment Benefits Other
Than Pensions). The valuation is also based upon our understanding of the plan provisions as summarized within the report.
The information presented herein is based on the actuarial assumptions and substantive plan provisions summarized in this report and participant information
furnished to us by the Plan Sponsor. We have reviewed the employee census provided by the Plan Sponsor for reasonableness when compared to the prior
information provided but have not audited the information at the source, and therefore do not accept responsibility for the accuracy or the completeness of the
data on which the information is based. When relevant data may be missing, we may have made assumptions we feel are neutral or conservative to the purpose
of the measurement. We are not aware of any significant issues with and have relied on the data provided.
The discount rate and other economic assumptions have been selected by the Plan Sponsor. Demographic assumptions have been selected by the Plan Sponsor
with the concurrence of Nyhart. In our opinion, the actuarial assumptions are individually reasonable and in combination represent our estimate of anticipated
experience of the Plan. All calculations have been made in accordance with generally accepted actuarial principles and practice.
Future actuarial measurements may differ significantly from the current measurements presented in this report due to such factors as the following:
plan experience differing from that anticipated by the economic or demographic assumptions;
changes in economic or demographic assumptions;
increases or decreases expected as part of the natural operation of the methodology used for these measurements (such as the end of an amortization
period); and
changes in plan provisions or applicable law.
We did not perform an analysis of the potential range of future measurements due to the limited scope of our engagement.
To our knowledge, there have been no significant events prior to the current year's measurement date or as of the date of this report that could materially affect
the results contained herein.

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Neither Nyhart nor any of its employees has any relationship with the plan or its sponsor that could impair or appear to impair the objectivity of this report. Our
professional work is in full compliance with the American Academy of Actuaries Code of Professional Conduct Precept 7 regarding conflict of interest. The
undersigned meet the Qualification Standards of the American Academy of Actuaries to render the actuarial opinion contained herein.
Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

Randy Gomez, FSA, MAAA


Consulting Actuary

Evi Laksana, ASA, MAAA


Valuation Actuary

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Actuarys Notes

Wayne County GASB 45 Valuation


For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2015

The prior years GASB results shown in this report are different from the Countys audited financial statement disclosure for FYE September 30, 2014 due to the
October 1, 2013 Trust balance revision.
There are changes to the substantive plan provisions since the last full valuation, which was for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014. All of the changes
described below decrease the Countys liabilities.
1. Retirees classified as MIRROR by the County are eligible to retain their current retiree health benefits, however, they are required to enroll in the HDHP
80/20 plan. The required retiree contribution is 10% of monthly premium. When the retiree turns 60, retiree contribution will be frozen at the applicable
10% of HDHP premium in that year until all covered members in the policy turns 65, at which time retiree health benefits come non-contributory. This
change is also applicable to Mental Health Authority (MHA) retirees.
2. For all other retirees classified as non-MIRROR by the County, the Countys only obligation to these retirees is in providing stipend benefits as described
in the Substantive Plan Provisions section. These retirees must obtain their health coverage elsewhere. This change is also applicable to Mental Health
Authority (MHA) retirees.
3. Non-POAM non-RMSA active employees who have at least 20 years of service as of October 1, 2015 are eligible for the stipend benefits. The Countys
only obligation to these employees at retirement is in providing stipend benefits as described in the Substantive Plan Provisions section. These
employees must obtain their health coverage elsewhere at retirement.
4. For POAM employees who are non-RMSA eligible:
a. Those who retire prior to October 1, 2017 are eligible to retain their current health benefits, however, they are required to enroll in the HDHP
80/20 plan. The required contribution at retirement is 10% of monthly premium. When the retiree turns 60, retiree contribution will be frozen at
the applicable 10% of HDHP premium in that year until all covered members in the policy turns 65, at which time retiree health benefits come
non-contributory.
b. Those who do not retire by October 1, 2017 are eligible to receive stipend benefits if they have at least 20 years of service as of October 1, 2017.
The Countys only obligation to these employees at retirement is in providing stipend benefits as described in the Substantive Plan Provisions
section. These employees must obtain their health coverage elsewhere at retirement.
5. RMSA active employees are not eligible to enroll in the Countys group health plan at retirement.

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Wayne County GASB 45 Valuation


For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2015

Actuarys Notes

Two actuarial assumptions have been updated since the last full valuation, which was for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014:
1. Amortization type for Countys liabilities has been changed to a closed period from an open period (the remaining amortization period as of September
30, 2015 is 30 years). A closed period amortization is a more conservative and prudent approach to take for pre-funding long-term obligations, such as
OPEB liabilities. This change has no impact in this years Countys liabilities or Annual Required Contribution.
2. Health care trend rates have been reset to the same initial trend used in the last valuation. Comparison of actual and expected trend rates are as shown
below. This change caused an increase in the Countys liabilities.

2016

Prior
Valuation
8.5%

Current
Valuation
9.0%

2021

Prior
Valuation
6.0%

Current
Valuation
6.5%

2017

8.0%

8.5%

2022

5.5%

6.0%

2018

7.5%

8.0%

2023

5.0%

5.5%

2019

7.0%

7.5%

2024+

5.0%

5.0%

2020

6.5%

7.0%

FYE

FYE

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Wayne County GASB 45 Valuation


For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2015

Actuarys Notes

Summary of Results (Results are shown in thousands)


Presented below is the summary of GASB 45 results for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015 compared to the prior fiscal year as shown in GASB 45
actuarial valuation report for FYE September 30, 2014 revised in November 2015 for corrected Actuarial Value of Assets.
As of October 1, 20131
Total

As of October 1, 2014

MHA

County

Total

MHA

County

Actuarial Accrued Liability (AAL)

1,333,744

8,075

1,325,669

476,656

5,432

471,224

Actuarial Value of Assets (AVA)

9,106

9,106

9,106

9,106

Unfunded AAL

1,324,638

8,075

1,316,563

467,550

5,432

462,118

Funded Ratio

0.7%

0.0%

0.7%

1.9%

0.0%

FY 2013/14
Total

1.9%

FY 2014/15

MHA

County

Total

MHA

County

Annual Required Contribution

77,623

693

76,930

20,602

489

20,113

Annual OPEB Cost

77,613

628

76,985

20,582

403

20,179

Annual Employer Contribution

35,901

309

35,592

16,386

201

16,185

As of September 30, 2014


Total
Net OPEB Obligation

256,887

MHA
$

1,719

As of September 30, 2015


County

255,168

Total
$

261,083

MHA
$

1,921

County
$

259,162

As of October 1, 2015
Total

MHA

County

Total Active Participants2

1,385

1,385

Total Retiree Participants

5,102

56

5,046

Based on FYE 9/30/2014 GASB Report updated in November 2015, which are different from the Countys audited financial statement disclosure for FYE September 30, 2014 due to the October 1,
2013 Trust balance revision.
2 Total active participants above only includes active employees who are either eligible for subsidized retiree health benefits or stipend benefits.

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Wayne County GASB 45 Valuation


For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2015

Actuarys Notes

Below is a breakdown of total GASB 45 liabilities allocated to past, current, and future service as of October 1, 2014 compared to the prior year.
(Results are shown in thousands)
As of October 1, 2013
Present Value of Future Benefits

Total
$

1,604,299

MHA
$

8,075

County
$

1,596,224

Active Employees

717,307

717,307

Retired Employees

886,992

8,075

878,917

Actuarial Accrued Liability

1,333,744

8,075

1,325,669

Active Employees

446,752

446,752

Retired Employees

886,992

8,075

878,917

Normal Cost

23,662

Present Value of Future Benefits (PVFB) is the amount


needed as of October 1, 2013 and 2014 to fully fund the
Countys retiree health care subsidies for existing and future
retirees and their dependents assuming all actuarial
assumptions are met.

23,662
Actuarial Accrued Liability (AAL) is the portion of PVFB

Future Normal Cost

As of October 1, 2014
Present Value of Future Benefits

246,893

Total
$

485,971

MHA
$

5,432

246,893

County
$

480,539

considered to be accrued or earned as of October 1, 2013 and


2014. This amount is a required disclosure in the Required
Supplementary Information section.

Normal Cost is the portion of the total liability amount that


is attributed and accrued for current years active employee
service by the actuarial cost method.

Active Employees

57,215

57,215

Future Normal Cost is the portion of the total liability

Retired Employees

428,756

5,432

423,324

amount that is attributed to the future employee by the


actuarial cost method.

Actuarial Accrued Liability

476,656

5,432

471,224

Active Employees

47,900

47,900

Retired Employees

428,756

5,432

423,324

Normal Cost

1,680

1,680

Future Normal Cost

7,635

7,635
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Wayne County GASB 45 Valuation


For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2015

Actuarys Notes

Below is a breakdown of total GASB 45 Actuarial Accrued Liability (AAL) allocated to pre and post Medicare eligibility. The liability shown below includes explicit
(if any) and implicit subsidies. Refer to the Substantive Plan Provisions section for complete information on the Plan Sponsors GASB subsidies.

Change in AAL - County

As of October 1, 2013
Active Pre-Medicare

Total
$

Active Post-Medicare
Total Active AAL

93,508

MHA
$

County
$

93,508

353,244

353,244

446,752

446,752

Millions

(Results are shown in thousands)


$1,200

$800
$1,102

Retirees Pre-Medicare

Retirees Post-Medicare
Total Retirees AAL

130,526

396

$400

130,130

756,466

7,679

748,787

886,992

8,075

878,917

$224

$375

$96

$0
Pre-Medicare Cost
$

As of October 1, 2014
Active Pre-Medicare

Total
$

Active Post-Medicare
Total Active AAL

Retirees Pre-Medicare

1,333,744

Retirees Post-Medicare
Total Retirees AAL

21,719

8,075

MHA
$

1,325,669

21,719

26,181

47,900

47,900

238

74,679

353,839

5,194

348,645

428,756

5,432

423,324

476,656

5,432

471,224

October 1, 2014

$8,000

$6,000

$4,000

$7,679
$5,194

$2,000
$396

Total AAL

Post-Medicare Cost

Change in AAL - MHA

County

26,181

74,917

October 1, 2013

Thousands

Total AAL

$238

$0
Pre-Medicare Cost
October 1, 2013

Post-Medicare Cost
October 1, 2014

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Wayne County GASB 45 Valuation


For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2015

GASB Disclosures

GASB Results (Results are shown in thousands)


FY 2013/143

Required Supplementary
Information
AAL beg. of year

MHA
$

Funded Ratio

8,075
N/A

UAAL as a % of covered payroll

N/A

ARC
Amortization of the UAAL
Total

Net OPEB Obligation (NOO)


ARC as of end of year

666
693

181,566

1,324,638

181,566

73,971

76,930

N/A

74,637

77,623

0
470
489

467,550

76,105

1.9%
$

Total

1,680

17,659
$

76,105
614.3%

19,339

1,680
18,129

19,809

774
$

20,113

793
$

County

489

476,656
(9,106)

County

MHA

77,623

462,118

19
$

607.2%

470
$

471,224

1.9%

MHA

23,662

Total

(9,106)

N/A

Total

76,930

5,432

2,986
$

0.0%

50,975

2,959
$

Total

23,662

5,432
0

729.6%

50,309
$

0.7%

County

693

1,333,744

County

20,602
Total

20,113

20,602

56

8,551

8,607

69

10,207

10,276

(121)

(8,496)

(8,617)

(155)

(10,141)

(10,296)

628

76,985

77,613

403

20,179

20,582

ER contribution for pay-go cost

(309)

(35,592)

(35,901)

(201)

(16,185)

(16,386)

ER contribution for pre-funding

Change in NOO

NOO as of beginning of year


NOO as of end of year
3

1,316,563

MHA

(9,106)

725.1%

MHA

Interest on NOO to end of year


NOO amortization adjustment
to the ARC
Annual OPEB cost

27
$

0.7%

666
$

1,325,669

County
0

Interest to end of year


ARC

MHA
$

Total

(9,106)

0.0%

Covered payroll

Normal cost beg. of year

0
$

FY 2014/15

County

8,075

AVA beg. of year


Unfunded AAL (UAAL)

Annual Required
Contribution (ARC) is the

319

1,400
$

1,719

41,393

213,775
$

255,168

41,712

215,175
$

256,887

202

1,719
$

1,921

3,994

255,168
$

259,162

4,196
256,887

261,083

Based on FYE 9/30/2014 GASB Report updated in November 2015, which are different from the Countys audited financial statement disclosure
for FYE September 30, 2014 due to the October 1, 2013 Trust balance revision.

annual expense recorded in the


income statement under GASB
45 accrual accounting. It replaces
the cash basis method of
accounting recognition with an
accrual method. The GASB 45
ARC is higher than the pay-asyou-go cost because it includes
recognition of employer costs
expected to be paid in future
accounting periods.

Pay-as-you-go Cost is the


expected total employer cash
cost for the coming period based
on all explicit and implicit
subsidies. It is also the amount
recognized as expense on the
Income Statement under pay-asyou-go accounting.
Net OPEB Obligation is the
cumulative difference between
the annual OPEB cost and
employer contributions. This
obligation will be created if cash
contributions are less than the
current year expense under GASB
45 accrual rules.
The net obligation is recorded as
a liability on the employers
balance sheet which will reduce
the net fund balance.
The value of implicit subsidies is
considered as part of cash
contributions for the current
period. Other cash expenditures
that meet certain conditions are
also considered as contributions
for GASB 45 purposes.

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Wayne County GASB 45 Valuation


For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2015

GASB Disclosures

Summary of GASB 45 Financial Results


(Results are shown in thousands)
Presented below is the summary of GASB 45 results for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015 and prior fiscal years. FY 2012/13 information is combined for
County and Mental Health Authority (MHA).
Schedule of Funding Progress
As of

October 1, 2014

Actuarial Accrued
Liability (AAL)

Actuarial Value of Assets


(AVA)

Unfunded Actuarial
Accrued Liability (UAAL)

Funded
Ratio

Covered Payroll

UAAL as % of
Covered Payroll

C=A-B

D=B/A

F=C/E

476,656

9,106

467,550

1.9%

76,105

MHA

5,432

5,432

0.0%

N/A

County

471,224

9,106

462,118

1.9%

76,105

607.2%

1,333,744

9,106

1,324,638

0.7%

181,566

729.6%

MHA

8,075

8,075

0.0%

N/A

County

1,325,669

9,106

1,316,563

0.7%

181,566

1,568,535

1,568,535

0.0%

N/A

October 1, 20134

October 1, 2012

614.3%
N/A

N/A
725.1%
N/A

Based on FYE 9/30/2014 GASB Report updated in November 2015, which are different from the Countys audited financial statement disclosure for FYE September 30, 2014 due to the October 1,
2013 Trust balance revision.

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Wayne County GASB 45 Valuation


For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2015

GASB Disclosures

Summary of GASB 45 Financial Results


(Results are shown in thousands)
Schedule of Employer Contributions
FYE

September 30, 2015

Employer
Contributions

Annual Required
Contribution (ARC)

% of ARC Contributed

C=A/B

16,386

20,602

79.5%

201

489

41.1%

16,185

20,113

80.5%

35,901

77,623

46.3%

MHA

309

693

44.6%

County

35,592

76,930

46.3%

53,908

89,439

60.3%

MHA
County
September 30, 2014

September 30, 2013

Historical Annual OPEB Cost


As of
September 30, 2015

Annual OPEB Cost

% of Annual OPEB Cost


Contributed

Net OPEB Obligation

20,582

79.6%

261,083

MHA

403

49.9%

1,921

County

20,179

80.2%

259,162

77,613

46.3%

256,887

MHA

628

49.2%

1,719

County

76,985

46.2%

255,168

89,486

60.2%

216,5716

September 30, 20144

September 30, 2013

Based on FYE 9/30/2014 GASB Report updated in November 2015, which are different from the Countys audited financial statement disclosure for FYE September 30, 2014 due to the October 1,
2013 Trust balance revision.
6 Original Net OPEB Obligation balance as of September 30, 2013 before the reversal due to elimination of benefit for MHA active employees.

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Wayne County GASB 45 Valuation


For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2015

Reconciliation of Actuarial Accrued Liability

The Actuarial Accrued Liability (AAL) is expected to change on an annual basis as a result of expected and unexpected events. Under normal circumstances, it is
generally expected to have a net increase each year. Below is a list of the most common events affecting the AAL and whether they increase or decrease the
liability.
Reconciliation of AAL shows what the actuary
expects the actuarial accrued liability to be at the
beginning of the following fiscal year based on
current assumptions and plan provisions. The
expected end of year AAL will change as actual plan
experience varies from assumptions. Generally, the
AAL is expected to have a net increase each year.

Expected Events
Increases in AAL due to additional benefit accruals as employees continue to earn service each year
Increases in AAL due to interest as the employees and retirees age
Decreases in AAL due to benefit payments

Unexpected Events
Increases in AAL when actual premium rates increase more than expected. A liability decrease occurs when premium rates increase less than expected.
Increases in AAL when more new retirements occur than expected or fewer terminations occur than anticipated. Liability decreases occur when the
opposite outcomes happen.
Increases or decreases in AAL depending on whether benefit provisions are improved or reduced.
(Results are shown in thousands)
FY 2013/147
MHA
AAL as of beginning of year

Normal cost as of beginning of year


Expected benefit payments during the year
Interest adjustment to end of year
Expected AAL as of end of year

Actuarial (gain) / loss due to experience


Preliminary AAL as of end of year reflecting
actual experience

Actuarial (gain) / loss due to assumption


changes

County
$

1,325,669

Total
$

1,333,744

MHA
$

5,432

County
$

471,224

Total
$

476,656

23,662

23,662

1,680

1,680

(303)

(34,891)

(35,194)

(201)

(16,185)

(16,386)

317

53,282

53,599

213

18,596

18,809

8,089

6,270

Actuarial (gain) / loss due to plan provisions

Actual AAL as of end of year

8,075

FY 2014/15

14,359

1,367,722

463,529
$

1,831,251

1,375,811

469,799
$

1,845,610

5,444

0
$

5,444

475,315

0
$

475,315

480,759
0

480,759

(9,346)

(1,416,179)

(1,425,525)

419

56,152

56,571

5,432

471,224

476,656

5,444

475,315

480,759

Actuarial Accrued Liability (AAL) as of beginning of year was actuarially rolled-back from end of year AAL on a no gain/loss basis.

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Wayne County GASB 45 Valuation


For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2015

Employer Contribution Cash Flow Projections

The below projections show the actuarially estimated employer-paid contributions for retiree health benefits for the next ten years. Results are shown
separately for current /future retirees and gross claim costs/retiree contributions. These projections include explicit and implicit subsidies. (Results are shown in
thousands)

Projected Employer Pay-go Cost - County

Future Retirees8

Total

2015

15,746

439

16,185

2016

17,163

479

17,642

2017

17,352

883

18,235

2018

17,794

1,492

19,286

2019

18,219

1,824

20,043

2020

18,641

2,097

20,738

2021

19,017

2,395

21,412

2022

19,492

2,677

22,169

2023

19,813

3,085

22,898

2024

19,913

3,397

23,310

2015

Estimated
Claims Costs
$
16,796

Retiree
Contributions
$
611

Net EmployerPaid Costs


$
16,185

2016

18,308

666

17,642

2017

18,918

683

18,235

2018

19,979

693

19,286

2019

20,717

674

20,043

2020

21,394

656

20,738

2021

22,044

632

21,412

2022

22,793

624

22,169

2023

23,495

597

22,898

2024

23,884

574

23,310

FYE

Current Retirees

$25
$20
$15
$10
$5
$0
2015

2016

2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Current Retirees Future Retirees

2022

2023

2024

2023

2024

Claims and Cost Sharing Projections - County


Millions

FYE

Millions

COUNTY

$25
$20
$15
$10
$5
$0
2015

2016

2017
2018
2019
Retiree Contributions

2020
2021
2022
Net Employer Paid Costs

Projections for future retirees do not take into account future new hires.

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Wayne County GASB 45 Valuation


For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2015

Employer Contribution Cash Flow Projections

The below projections show the actuarially estimated employer-paid contributions for retiree health benefits for the next ten years. Results are shown
separately for current /future retirees and gross claim costs/retiree contributions. These projections include explicit and implicit subsidies. (Results are shown in
thousands)

Projected Employer Pay-go Cost - MHA

MHA
Total

201

201

2016

219

219

2017

231

231

2018

232

232

2019

246

246

2020

251

251

2021

259

259

2022

266

266

2023

281

281

2024

289

289

2015

Estimated
Claims Costs
$
206

Retiree
Contributions
$
5

Net EmployerPaid Costs


$
201

2016

224

219

2017

236

231

2018

235

232

2019

249

246

2020

253

251

2021

260

259

2022

267

266

2023

281

281

2024

289

289

Thousands

Future Retirees9

2015

FYE

Current Retirees

$240
$180
$120
$60
$0
2015

2016

2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Current Retirees Future Retirees

2022

2023

2024

2023

2024

Claims and Cost Sharing Projections - MHA


$300
Thousands

FYE

$300

$240
$180
$120
$60
$0
2015

2016

2017
2018
2019
Retiree Contributions

2020
2021
2022
Net Employer Paid Costs

Projections for future retirees do not take into account future new hires.

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Wayne County GASB 45 Valuation


For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2015

Substantive Plan Provisions

Retiree Health Benefits

Non-POAM employees who have at least 20 years of service as of October 1, 2015 are eligible for stipend
benefits once they meet the eligibility requirements noted in the next page.
POAM employees who retire prior to October 1, 2017 by meeting the eligibility requirements noted in the next
page are eligible to retain their current retiree health benefits but they are required to enroll in the HDHP 80/20
plan and pay the required contributions as described on page 17. POAM employees who retire on/after October
1, 2017 are eligible for stipend benefits if they have at least 20 years of service as of October 1, 2017.
Existing retirees classified as MIRROR by the County are eligible for stipend benefits. Existing retirees classified
as non-MIRROR by the County are eligible to retain their current retiree health benefits but they are required to
enroll in the HDHP 80/20 plan and pay the required contributions as describe on page 17.

Stipend Benefits

Employees and existing retirees eligible for stipend benefits are required to seek health coverage elsewhere and
the Countys only obligation to this group is in providing the stipend benefits as noted below.
Prior to Medicare eligibility, the monthly stipend benefits provided by the County are as shown in the table
below.
Retiree only

Retiree + Spouse (or 1


Dependent)
AGI*
Stipend

AGI*

Stipend

< $30k

$ 100

< $35k

$30 to $45k

$ 200

>= $45k

$ 400

Family
AGI*

Stipend

$ 150

< $40k

$ 150

$35 to $65k

$ 300

$40 to $55k

$ 300

>= $65k

$ 750

$55 to $70k

$ 400

>= $70k

$ 800

Upon Medicare eligibility, the monthly stipend is $130 per person, increasing annually based on percentage
increase in general wage levels for non-supervisory AFSCME for the annual period being calculated, but not
more than 2%. If there is negative % change from 1/1/2015 in general wage levels for non-supervisory AFSCME,
stipend may decrease but not less than $0. The maximum stipend shall never exceed 12.5% of the starting
stipend (or $146.25). Additionally, there is a $5 monthly stipend that will replace the existing $29.50 Medicare
Part B reimbursement. The additional $5 monthly stipend is not expected to increase in the future.
* AGI is short for Adjusted Gross Income. For existing retirees, their AGI is based on their pension benefit. For
future retirees, they are assumed to receive the maximum stipends shown above.

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For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2015

Substantive Plan Provisions

Eligibility

Employees in retirement plans 1 through 6 are eligible for subsidized retiree health benefits if they meet the age
and service requirements of the applicable retirement plan. Employees hired or rehired on/after December 1,
1990 must have 30 years of service at retirement to be eligible for retiree health benefits, unless otherwise
noted in the union contracts.
Based on the retirement plans normal eligibility requirements and union contract languages, the retiree health
benefits eligibility requirements are as follows:
Union Contract
AFSCME Supervisory and Non-Supervisory
DOH < 12/1/1990
12/1/1990 DOH < 11/16/2001
DOH 11/16/2001
Building & Construction Trades
DOH < 7/1/1991
7/1/1991 DOH < 10/1/2001
DOH 10/1/2001
Dieticians & Nutritionists
DOH < 12/1/1990
12/1/1990 DOH < 12/23/2002
DOH 12/23/2002
Executive & Non-Executive Exempt
DOH < 12/1/1990
12/1/1990 DOH < 12/23/2002
DOH 12/23/2002
Government Admin Association
DOH < 12/1/1991
12/1/1991 DOH < 10/1/2001
DOH 10/1/2001

Retirement
Plan*

Retiree Health Eligibility

DB 2 or DC 4
DB 2 or DC 4
Hybrid 5

55/25, 60/15, 65/8


55/30, 60/15
30 YOS

DB 2
DB 2 or DC 4
Hybrid 5

55/25, 60/15, 65/5


60/15, 55/30
60/15, 30 YOS

DC 4
DC 4
Hybrid 5

55/25, 60/15, 65/8


60/15, 55/30
60/15, 30 YOS

DC 4
DC 4
Hybrid 5

55/25, 60/15, 65/8


55/30
55/30

DB 2 or DC 4
DB 2 or DC 4
Hybrid 5

55/25, 60/15, 65/8


60/15, 30 YOS
60/15, 30 YOS

* We did not have the actual retirement plan enrollment information so we have assumed the retirement plan
enrollment above based on employees hire date.

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For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2015

Substantive Plan Provisions

Eligibility

Retiree health benefits eligibility requirements (continued):


Union Contract
Government Bar Association
DOH < 12/1/1990
12/1/1990 DOH < 2/28/2002
DOH 2/28/2002
IUOE Local 324
DOH < 12/1/1990
12/1/1990 DOH < 8/19/2002
DOH 8/19/2002
Judicial Attorneys Association
DOH < 12/1/1991
DOH 12/1/1991
POAM
DOH < 12/1/1990
12/1/1990 DOH < 10/1/2001
DOH 10/1/2001
AFSCME 3317 Lieutenants & Sergeants
DOH < 12/1/1990
12/1/1990 DOH < 10/1/2001
DOH 10/1/2001
Unite Here Local 24
DOH < 12/1/1990
12/1/1990 DOH < 5/21/2002
DOH 5/21/2002

Retirement
Plan*

Retiree Health Eligibility

DB 2 or DC 4
DB 2 or DC 4
Hybrid 5

55/25, 60/20, 65/8


60/15, 55/30
60/15, 30 YOS

Hybrid 5
DC 4
DC 4

55/25, 60/15, 65/8


60/15, 55/30
60/15, 30 YOS

Hybrid 5
Hybrid 5

55/25, 60/20, 65/8, 30 YOS


60/15, 30 YOS

DB 2 or DC 4
DB 2 or DC 4
Hybrid 5

55/25, 60/20, 65/8, 30 YOS


55/30
30 YOS

DB 2
DB 2 or DC 4
Hybrid 5

25 YOS
60/15, 30 YOS
30 YOS

DB 2 or DC 4
DB 2 or DC 4
Hybrid 5

55/25, 60/20, 65/8


55/30, 60/15
30 YOS

* We did not have the actual retirement plan enrollment information so we have assumed the retirement plan
enrollment above based on employees hire date.

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Wayne County GASB 45 Valuation


For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2015

Substantive Plan Provisions

Retiree Medical Savings Account (RMSA)

Employees hired on/after the cut-off dates shown in the table below are only eligible for Retiree Medical Savings
Account (RMSA) benefit. While actively working, these employees contribute 2% of bi-weekly payroll (or a fixed
dollar amount as specified by the CBA) and the County will contribute 5% of bi-weekly payroll (or a fixed dollar
amount as specified by the CBA). At retirement these employees may utilize the RMSA balance to purchase
retiree health benefits through the County by paying the full cost of coverage.
Union Contract
AFSCME Supervisory
AFSCME Non-Supervisory
Building & Construction Trades
Dieticians & Nutritionists
Executive & Non-Executive Exempt
Government Admin Association
Government Bar Association
IUOE Local 324
Judicial Attorneys Association
Nurse Unit 1
POAM
AFSCME 3317 Lieutenants & Sergeants
Unite Here Local 24

Subsidized Retiree Health


Eligibility Cut-Off Date
Hired on/after 4/4/2008
Hired on/after 7/31/2008
Hired on/after 12/19/2007
Hired on/after 6/5/2009
Hired on/after 3/14/2008
Hired on/after 10/17/2008
Hired on/after 4/15/2008
Hired on/after 12/5/2008
Hired on/after 9/21/2012
Hired on/after 6/5/2009
Hired on/after 12/12/2008
Hired on/after 5/2/2007
Hired on/after 9/29/2008

Spouse Benefit

Surviving spouse can continue coverage after the death of the retiree or active employees eligible to retire.
County subsidy and/or stipend benefit continues to surviving spouse upon death of the retiree or active
employee eligible to retire.

Life Insurance

The County pays for life insurance benefits at retirement. Majority of current retirees have $5,000 life insurance
benefits, but there are others who have varying life insurance benefit amounts. Liability for retirees life
insurance benefits paid by Prudential is not included in this report.
For future retirees who are eligible for stipend benefits, theres no subsidized life insurance benefits. For those
who are allowed to retain the subsidized retiree health benefits, they are eligible to receive $5,000 life insurance
benefits at retirement.

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For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2015

Substantive Plan Provisions

Retiree Cost Sharing

All retirees receiving subsidized retiree health benefits are required to enroll in the HDHP 80/20 plan and
contribute 10% of the monthly premium. When the retiree turns 60, retiree contribution will be frozen at the
applicable 10% monthly premium in that year until all covered members in the policy turn 65, at which time
retiree health benefits become non-contributory.

Medical Benefit

All retirees receiving subsidized retiree health benefits are required to enroll in the BCBS HDHP 80/20 plan. All
BCBS benefit options are self-insured.
The monthly premiums on October 1, 2015 for the BCBS HDHP 80/20 plan are as shown below.

BCBS HDHP 80/20

Single

2-person

1 Comp

$ 370.03

$ 888.08

$ 391.33

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Wayne County GASB 45 Valuation


For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2015

Actuarial Methods and Assumptions

The actuarial assumptions used in this report represent a reasonable long-term expectation of future OPEB outcomes. As national economic and County
experience change over time, the assumptions will be tested for ongoing reasonableness and, if necessary, updated.
There are changes to substantive plan provisions and actuarial methods and assumptions since the last GASB valuation, which was for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2014. Refer to the Actuarys Notes section for complete information on these changes. For the current year GASB valuation, we have updated the
per capita costs. We expect to update health care trend rates and per capita costs again in the next full GASB valuation, which will be for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2017.
Measurement Date

September 30, 2015 with results actuarially rolled-back to October 1, 2014 on a no loss/no gain basis.

Discount Rate

4.0% partially funded

Payroll Growth

3.0% per year (used for amortization purposes only)

Inflation Rate

3.0% per year

Cost Method

Projected Unit Credit with linear proration to decrement

Amortization

County: Level % of pay over a 30-year closed period


MHA: Level dollar over a 15-year closed period

Census Data

Census information was provided by the County as of September 2015. We have reviewed it for reasonableness
and no material modifications were made to the census data except for the following:
Employees who were noted in the prior valuations census data as ineligible for retiree health benefits
due to employment category are assumed to stay ineligible in this years valuation.

Employer Funding Policy

Certain funds within the County will make an additional pre-funding contribution at the Countys discretion into
a Section 115 Trust that is equal to the difference between the Annual Required Contribution (ARC) allocated to
that fund and the pay-go costs. Allocation of the total ARC to each fund is currently done in the same proportion
as their share of retiree healthcare expenses. The Section 115 Trust is currently invested in a Master Demand
Account, which is a liquid account with a very low rate of return. The County has elected not to increase the
discount rate to reflect the partial pre-funding for these specific funds until they can draw up a Trust policy that
contains the recommended asset investment mix that is more aggressive than their current investment.

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For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2015

Actuarial Methods and Assumptions

Mortality

RPH-2014 Total Dataset Mortality Table fully generational using scale MP-2014

Disability

None

Turnover Rate

Assumption used to project terminations (voluntary and involuntary) prior to meeting minimum retirement
eligibility for retiree health coverage.
Termination rates are based Wayne County actuarial valuation report as of September 30, 2011. Annual sample
rates are shown below.
Age
All Ages

YOS
0
1
2
3
4
5+

20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60

General
19.00%
16.00%
12.00%
11.00%
10.00%
9.50%
9.35%
6.64%
4.78%
4.52%
3.79%
3.07%
2.59%
0.00%

Sheriff
18.00%
18.00%
9.00%
7.00%
6.00%
4.50%
4.38%
3.22%
2.44%
2.34%
2.12%
1.70%
1.20%
0.00%

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For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2015

Actuarial Methods and Assumptions

Retirement Rate

Annual retirement rates based on Wayne County actuarial valuation report as of September 30, 2011 are as
shown below.

Age
55
56
57
58 59
60
61 62
63
64
65 66
67
68
69
70+

Age-Based
General
30%
20%
15%
30%
40%
30%
30%
20%
30%
20%
40%
80%
100%

10

Sheriff
25%
25%
25%
25%
25%
25%
27%
27%
27%
27%
30%
30%
100%

YOS
30
31
32
33
34
35
36 38
39
40+

Service-Based
General
30%
20%
15%
30%
40%
50%
30%
20%
100%

Sheriff9
22%
20%
20%
30%
40%
50%
25%
25%
100%

Probabilities of retirement were increased to 50% once the member accrues the maximum benefit of 75% of
Average Final Compensation. For GASB valuation, this is assumed to happen when employees have 30 years of
service.
Health Care Trend Rates

FYE
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020

Medical/Rx
9.0%
8.5%
8.0%
7.5%
7.0%

FYE
2021
2022
2023
2024+

Medical/Rx
6.5%
6.0%
5.5%
5.0%

The initial trend rate was based on a combination of


employer history, national trend surveys, and
professional judgment.
The ultimate trend rate was selected based on
historical medical CPI information.

Pre-65 stipends will remain the same in the future. Post-65 stipends are assumed to increase by 2.0% beginning
in 2016 until it reaches the maximum stipend amount of $146.25 at the end of 2021 at which time it is assumed
to remain the same.
10

POAM employees who are eligible to retire prior to October 1, 2017 are assumed to retire when they are first eligible.

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For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2015

Actuarial Methods and Assumptions

Retiree Contributions

Retiree contributions are assumed to increase 5% annually.

Per Capita Costs

Annual per capita costs were calculated based on the 2015/16 premium rates actuarially increased using health
index factors and current enrollment. The costs are assumed to increase with health care trend rates. Annual
per capita costs by plan are as shown below:

Health Care Coverage Election Rate

Age

HDHP 80/20

< 55

$ 4,400

55 59

$ 5,400

60 64

$ 6,600

65 69

$ 3,500

70 74

$ 4,200

75 79

$ 4,800

80+

$ 5,600

The per capita costs represent the cost of coverage


for a retiree-only population.
Actuarial standards require the recognition of higher
inherent costs for a retired population versus an
active population.

100% of active employees eligible for subsidized retiree health benefits with current coverage are assumed to
continue coverage at retirement.
0% of active employees eligible for subsidized retiree health benefits without current coverage are assumed to
elect coverage at retirement.
100% of active employees eligible stipend benefits are assumed to receive stipend benefits at retirement.
100% of retirees with current coverage are assumed to continue coverage.
0% of retirees without current coverage are assumed to elect coverage in the future.

Spousal Coverage

Spousal coverage for current retirees is based on actual data.


70% of employees are assumed to be married at retirement. Husbands are assumed to be three years older than
wives.

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For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2015

Actuarial Methods and Assumptions

Explicit Subsidy

Implicit Subsidy

GASB Subsidy Breakdown

The difference between (a) the premium rate and (b) the retiree contribution. Below is an example of the
monthly explicit subsidies for an active POAM under age 65 retiring before October 1, 2017.
Premium
Rate
A

Retiree
Contribution
B

Explicit
Subsidy
C=AB

Retiree

$ 370.03

$ 37.00

$ 333.03

Spouse

$ 518.05

$ 51.81

$ 466.24

The difference between (a) the per capita cost and (b) the premium rate. Below is an example of the monthly
implicit subsidies for an active POAM age 60 retiring before October 1, 2017 with spouse of the same age.
Per Capita
Cost
A

Premium
Rate
B

Implicit
Subsidy
C=AB

Retiree

$ 550.00

$ 370.03

$ 179.97

Spouse

$ 550.00

$ 518.05

$ 31.95

All employers that utilize premium rates based on


blended active/retiree claims experience will have an
implicit subsidy. There is an exception for Medicare
plans using a true community-rated premium rate.

Below is a breakdown of the GASB 45 monthly total cost


for an active POAM age 60 retiring prior to October 1,
2017 and his / her spouse of the same age.

GASB Subsidy Breakdown


$600

Retiree

$32

Spouse

Retiree contribution

37.00

51.81

Explicit subsidy

333.03

466.24

Implicit subsidy

179.97

31.95

Total monthly cost

550.00

520.00

$180
$400
$466
$200

$0

$333

$37

$52

Retiree

Spouse

Retiree contribution
Implicit subsidy

Explicit subsidy

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For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2015

Summary of Plan Participants

Active Employees
Actives with coverage AND eligible for retiree
health benefits11

Single

Non-Single

Total

Avg. Age

Avg. Svc

Non POAM

250

518

768

53.0

25.4

43,286,689

POAM

149

466

615

45.2

17.5

32,753,259

Total

399

984

1,383

49.5

21.9

73,039,948

58.0

19.5

65,155

Actives without coverage AND eligible for retiree


health benefits10
Actives ineligible for retiree health benefits
(non-RMSA)12
With current coverage

Single

Non-Single

Total

Avg. Age

Avg. Svc

383

767

1,150

49.0

14.0

61,410,342

44.7

5.1

289,924

Without current coverage


Actives ineligible for retiree health benefits
(RMSA)13

Salary

Salary

Single

Non-Single

Total

Avg. Age

Avg. Svc

312

393

705

42.5

4.4

32,680,606

Without current coverage

21

31.6

3.9

692,666

Actives ineligible for retiree health benefits


(RMSA)14

166

56.0

18.6

8,663,530

With current coverage

Salary

11

For non-POAM, only those who have at least 20 years of service as of October 1, 2015 are included above. For POAM, there may be participants who are not going to be eligible for any benefits
at retirement. Out of the two actives who currently have no coverage, one POAM active employee is not going to be eligible for any benefits at retirement while the other non-POAM active
employee is assumed to receive stipend benefits at retirement.
12 These are non-RMSA eligible employees who are ineligible for either the subsidized retiree health benefits or stipend benefits because they do not have the required years of service as of
October 1, 2015. They have been excluded from the GASB valuation.
13 These are RMSA eligible employees who are no longer allowed to enroll in the Countys group health plan at retirement. There is no GASB liabilities for these employees and they have been
excluded from the GASB valuation.
14 These employees were indicated by the County as ineligible for retiree health benefits for various reasons. They have been excluded from the GASB valuation.

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For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2015

Summary of Plan Participants

Retirees
County retirees with coverage

Single

Non-Single

Total

Avg. Age

481

686

1,167

61.1

Non-MIRROR

2,130

1,557

3,687

76.9

Total

2,611

2,243

4,854

73.1

Total

Avg. Age

MIRROR

42

66.4

Non-MIRROR

150

80.0

Total

192

77.0

MIRROR

County retirees without coverage

MHA retirees with coverage

Single

Non-Single

Total

Avg. Age

MIRROR

12

10

22

67.3

Non-MIRROR

15

16

31

74.7

Total

27

26

53

71.6

Total

Avg. Age

MIRROR

59.7

Non-MIRROR

78.3

Total

65.9

MHA retirees without coverage

MIRROR retirees who currently have no coverage are receiving subsidized life insurance benefits. Non-MIRROR retirees who have no coverage are receiving
stipend benefits. They have been included in the GASB valuation.

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Summary of Plan Participants

Active Age-Service Distribution


Including active employees who are eligible for either subsidized retiree health benefits or stipend benefits only.
Years of Service
Age

< 1

1 to 4

5 to 9

10 to 14

15 to 19

20 to 24

25 to 29

30 to 34

35 to 39

40 & up

Under 25

Total
0

25 to 29

30 to 34

28

27

35 to 39

20

48

31

40 to 44

12

36

73

77

10

45 to 49

14

40

170

97

11

50 to 54

11

23

140

135

28

341

90

69

24

199

19

92

28

55 to 59

56
105
208
338

60 to 64

35

25

65 to 69

10

10

530

348

83

11

10

1,385

70 & up
Total

80

147

175

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Appendix

APPENDIX

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Appendix

Comparison of Participant Demographic Information


The active participants number below may include active employees who currently have no health care coverage. Refer to Summary of Participants section for
an accurate breakdown of active employees with and without coverage.

As of October 1, 2014

As of October 1, 2015

Active Participants15

3,430

1,385

Retired Participants16

4,984

5,046

Age

48.0

49.5

Service

15.4

21.9

73.0

73.2

Averages for Active

Averages for Inactive


Age

15

Active participants enrollment as of October 1, 2014 above excludes those indicated as ineligible for retiree health benefits by the County and active MHA employees who are no longer eligible
for retiree health benefits. It includes active employees who are eligible for RMSA benefits only. Active participants enrollment as of October 1, 2015 includes only those who are eligible for either
subsidized retiree health benefits or stipend benefits.
16 Retired participants enrollment above include County and MHA retirees (regardless of whether they currently have coverage or not) but excludes spouses who are covered under the Countys
group health plan.

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Glossary

Glossary

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Glossary

Decrements Exhibit
The table below illustrates how actuarial assumptions can affect a long-term projection of future liabilities. Starting with 100 employees at age 35, the illustrated
actuarial assumptions show that 44.430 employees out of the original 100 are expected to retire and could elect retiree health benefits at age 55.

35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44

# Remaining
Employees
100.000
93.724
88.047
82.911
78.262
74.053
70.239
66.783
63.652
60.817

# of Terminations
per Year*
6.276
5.677
5.136
4.648
4.209
3.814
3.456
3.131
2.835
2.564

# of Retirements
per Year*
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000

Total
Decrements
6.276
5.677
5.136
4.648
4.209
3.814
3.456
3.131
2.835
2.564

45

58.253

2.316

0.000

2.316

Age

# Remaining
Employees
55.938
53.853
51.987
50.331
48.880
47.627
46.567
45.690
44.983
44.430

Age
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55

# of Terminations
per Year*
2.085
1.866
1.656
1.452
1.253
1.060
0.877
0.707
0.553
0.000

# of Retirements
per Year*
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
44.430

Total
Decrements
2.085
1.866
1.656
1.452
1.253
1.060
0.877
0.707
0.553
44.430

Decrements Exhibit
100
80
60
40
20
0
35

36

37

38

39

40

41
Actives

42

43

44

45

Total Terminations

46

47

48

49

50

51

52

53

54

55

Total Retirements

* The above rates are illustrative rates and are not used in our GASB calculations.

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Wayne County GASB 45 Valuation


For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2015

Glossary

Retirement Rates Exhibit


The table below illustrates how actuarial assumptions can affect a long-term projection of future liabilities. The illustrated retirement rates show the number of
employees who are assumed to retire annually based on 100 employees age 55 who are eligible for retiree health care coverage. The average age at retirement
is 62.0.

55

Active
Employees
BOY
100.000

Annual
Retirement
Rates*
5.0%

5.000

Active
Employees
EOY
95.000

56

95.000

5.0%

4.750

90.250

57

90.250

5.0%

4.513

85.738

58

85.738

5.0%

4.287

81.451

59

81.451

5.0%

4.073

77.378

60

77.378

5.0%

3.869

73.509

61

73.509

5.0%

3.675

69.834

62

69.834

30.0%

20.950

48.884

63

48.884

15.0%

7.333

41.551

64

41.551

15.0%

6.233

35.318

65

35.318

100.0%

35.318

0.000

Age

# Retirements
per Year

Retirement Rates Exhibit


100
80
60
40
20
0
55

56

57

58

59

Actives

60

61

62

63

64

65

Total Retirements

* The above rates are illustrative rates and are not used in our GASB calculations.

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Wayne County GASB 45 Valuation


For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2015

Glossary

Illustration of GASB Calculations


The purpose of the illustration is to familiarize non-actuaries with the GASB 45 actuarial calculation process.
I.

Facts
1. The employer provides subsidized retiree health coverage worth $100,000 to employees retiring at age 55 with 25 years of service. The employer funds
for retiree health coverage on a pay-as-you-go basis.
2. Employee X is age 50 and has worked 20 years with the employer.
3. Retiree health subsidies are paid from the general fund assets which are expected to earn 4.5% per year on a long-term basis.
4. Based on Employee Xs age and sex he has a 98.0% probability of living to age 55 and a 95.0% probability of continuing to work to age 55.

II. Calculation of Present Value of Future Benefits


Present Value of Future Benefits represents the cost to finance benefits payable in the future to current and future retirees and beneficiaries, discounted to
reflect the expected effects of the time value (present value) of money and the probabilities of payment.
Value

Description

A.

$100,000

Projected benefit at retirement

B.

80.2%

Interest discount for five years = (1 / 1.045)5

C.

98.0%

Probability of living to retirement age

D.

95.0%

Probability of continuing to work to retirement age

E.

$74,666

Present value of projected retirement benefit measured at employees current age = A x B x C x D

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Wayne County GASB 45 Valuation


For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2015

Glossary

Illustration of GASB Calculations (continued)


III. Calculation of Actuarial Accrued Liability
Actuarial Accrued Liability represents the portion of the Present Value of Future Benefits which has been accrued recognizing the employees past service with
the employer. The Actuarial Accrued Liability is a required disclosure in the Required Supplementary Information section of the employers financial statement.
Value

Description

A.

$74,666

Present value of projected retirement benefit measured at employees current age

B.

20

Current years of service with employer

C.

25

Projected years of service with employer at retirement

D.

$59,733

Actuarial accrued liability measured at employees current age = A x B / C

IV. Calculation of Normal Cost


Normal Cost represents the portion of the Present Value of Future Benefits allocated to the current year.
Value
A.

$74,666

B.

25

C.

$2,987

Description
Present value of projected retirement benefit measured at employees current age
Projected years of service with employer at retirement
Normal cost measured at employees current age = A / B

V. Calculation of Annual Required Contribution


Annual Required Contribution is the total expense for the current year to be shown in the employers income statement.
Value

Description

A.

$2,987

Normal Cost for the current year

B.

$3,509

30-year amortization (level dollar method) of Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability using a 4.5% interest rate discount factor

C.

$292

D.

$6,788

Interest adjustment = 4.5% x (A + B)


Annual Required Contribution = A + B + C

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Glossary

Wayne County GASB 45 Valuation


For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2015

Definitions
GASB 45 defines several unique terms not commonly employed in the funding of pension and retiree health plans. The definitions of the terms used in the GASB
actuarial valuations are noted below.
1. Actuarial Accrued Liability That portion, as determined by a particular Actuarial Cost Method, of the Actuarial Present Value of plan benefits and expenses
which is not provided for by the future Normal Costs.
2. Actuarial Assumptions Assumptions as to the occurrence of future events affecting health care costs, such as: mortality, withdrawal, disablement and
retirement; changes in compensation and Government provided health care benefits; rates of investment earnings and asset appreciation or depreciation;
procedures used to determine the Actuarial Value of Assets; characteristics of future entrants for Open Group Actuarial Cost Methods; and other relevant
items.
3. Actuarial Cost Method A procedure for determining the Actuarial Present Value of future benefits and expenses and for developing an actuarially
equivalent allocation of such value to time periods, usually in the form of a Normal Cost and an Actuarial Accrued Liability.
4. Actuarial Present Value The value of an amount or series of amounts payable or receivable at various times, determined as of a given date by the
application of a particular set of Actuarial Assumptions. For purposes of this standard, each such amount or series of amounts is:
a) adjusted for the probable financial effect of certain intervening events (such as changes in compensation levels, Social Security, marital status, etc.);
b) multiplied by the probability of the occurrence of an event (such as survival, death, disability, termination of employment, etc.) on which the payment is
conditioned; and
c) discounted according to an assumed rate (or rates) of return to reflect the time value of money.
5. Annual OPEB Cost An accrual-basis measure of the periodic cost of an employers participation in a defined benefit OPEB plan.
6. Annual Required Contribution (ARC) The employers periodic required contributions to a defined benefit OPEB plan, calculated in accordance with the
parameters.
7. Explicit Subsidy The difference between (a) the amounts required to be contributed by the retirees based on the premium rates and (b) actual cash
contribution made by the employer.
8. Funded Ratio The actuarial value of assets expressed as a percentage of the actuarial accrued liability.
9. Healthcare Cost Trend Rate The rate of change in the per capita health claims costs over time as a result of factors such as medical inflation, utilization of
healthcare services, plan design, and technological developments.

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Wayne County GASB 45 Valuation


For Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2015

Definitions (continued)
10. Implicit Subsidy In an experience-rated healthcare plan that includes both active employees and retirees with blended premium rates for all plan
members, the difference between (a) the age-adjusted premiums approximating claim costs for retirees in the group (which, because of the effect of age on
claim costs, generally will be higher than the blended premium rates for all group members) and (b) the amounts required to be contributed by the retirees.
11. Net OPEB Obligation The cumulative difference since the effective date of this Statement between annual OPEB cost and the employers contributions to
the plan, including the OPEB liability (asset) at transition, if any, and excluding (a) short-term differences and (b) unpaid contributions that have been
converted to OPEB-related debt.
12. Normal Cost The portion of the Actuarial Present Value of plan benefits and expenses which is allocated to a valuation year by the Actuarial Cost Method.
13. Pay-as-you-go A method of financing a benefit plan under which the contributions to the plan are generally made at about the same time and in about the
same amount as benefit payments and expenses becoming due.
14. Per Capita Costs The current cost of providing postretirement health care benefits for one year at each age from the youngest age to the oldest age at
which plan participants are expected to receive benefits under the plan.
15. Present Value of Future Benefits Total projected benefits include all benefits estimated to be payable to plan members (retirees and beneficiaries,
terminated employees entitled to benefits but not yet receiving them, and current active members) as a result of their service through the valuation date
and their expected future service. The actuarial present value of total projected benefits as of the valuation date is the present value of the cost to finance
benefits payable in the future, discounted to reflect the expected effects of the time value (present value) of money and the probabilities of payment.
Expressed another way, it is the amount that would have to be invested on the valuation date so that the amount invested plus investment earnings will
provide sufficient assets to pay total projected benefits when due.
16. Select and Ultimate Rates Actuarial assumptions that contemplate different rates for successive years. Instead of a single assumed rate with respect to, for
example, the investment return assumption, the actuary may apply different rates for the early years of a projection and a single rate for all subsequent
years. For example, if an actuary applies an assumed investment return of 8% for year 20W0, then 7.5% for 20W1, and 7% for 20W2 and thereafter, then 8%
and 7.5% select rates, and 7% is the ultimate rate.
17. Substantive Plan The terms of an OPEB plan as understood by the employer(s) and plan members.

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