Covered employers who are subject to the San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance, are required to make health care expenditures (HCE) to, or on behalf of, their covered employees.  The calculation method for these expenditures is set forth in accordance with the Ordinance, and are adjusted annually.  Below are expenditure rates beginning January 1, 2009:

• Employer with 100+ employees:  $1.85/hour
• Employer with 20 – 99 employees:  $1.23/hour

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