For counties that have a Public Authority (PA) or Non-Profit Consortium (NPC), the State participation went up $1, effective July 1, 2007. No increase will be effective until the state approves it, a process that is running about 60 days. Counties shall determine, pursuant to the collective bargaining process, what portion of the $12.10 per hour shall be used to fund wage increases, individual health benefits and/or the combination of both. Counties can pay higher, through a separate billing process. [Download]