University of Pennsylvania Division of Human Resources ====================================================== *********************************************** Estimated Annual Net Cost Increase Projections For Same-Sex Domestic Partners Benefits *********************************************** Last week the report of the Task Force on Domestic Partner Benefits appeared in Almanac, with an invitation to send comments to President Fagin by November 19. The Division of Human Resources has now released the following projections of costs associated with the benefits proposed. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Benefits Category* and Utilization Range of Potential Additional University % Increase Eligible Population: University Cost ($1000s) Of U. Cost 80 400 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Health: Eligible Employees Enrolling % # # Medical 10% 8 40 18.00 90.00 .07% .37% 20% 16 80 36.00 180.00 .15% .74% 50% 40 200 90.00 450.00 .37% 1.90% Dental 10% 8 40 1.60 8.00 .06% .29% 20% 16 80 3.20 16.00 .12% .58% 50% 40 200 8.00 40.00 .29% 1.50% NOTES: * Estimated number of single employees 4,000. * Projections based on the assumption that 2% (80 employees) to 10% (400 employees) of single employees will be eligible for benefits.* Estimated number of single employees 4,000. Tuition for Dependent Children and Spouses % # # 10% 8 40 14.20 72.20 .13% .66% 20% 16 80 28.50 144.40 .26% 1.30% 50% 40 200 72.20 359.90 .66% 3.30% * Estimated number of single employees 4,000. * Projections based on the assumption that 2% (80 employees) to 10% (400 employees) of single employees will be eligible for benefits. * Per capita cost. * Dependent life fully paid by the employee. Retirement requires an actuarial study. Source: Office of Human Resources/Benefits .