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County Administrator's Report 11. 6.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	10/19/2017
Issue: BlueMedicare Group Master Agreement (PD 14-15.069, Group Medical Insurance)
From:	Eric Kleinert
Department:	Human Resources
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the BlueMedicare Group Master Agreement (PD 14-15.069, Group Medical Insurance) - Eric Kleinert, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the County Administrator to sign the BlueMedicare Group Master Agreement between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc., D/B/A Florida Blue, and the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners, with respect to the group Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plan, and/or standalone Medicare Prescription Drug Plan coverage, to be provided by Florida Blue to the County’s Covered Retirees and Covered Dependents, for Escambia County’s Group Medical Insurance (PD 14-15.069).

[Funding Source: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Cost Center 150108 Object Code 54501]

BACKGROUND:

On August 20, 2015, the County approved a three-year Contract to Florida Blue to provide self-funded health insurance coverage (January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2018). Within the Agreement, Florida Blue offers a Medicare Group Advantage Plan for retirees to enroll. The Advantage Plan offers the retirees the capability to use a group plan Platform with Medicare options and does not affect our group's overall claims history. This plan offers a Medical Plan with Rx coverage and Rx coverage only, with no coverage gap. The BlueMedicare Group Master Agreement is CMS compliant and sets the premiums for 2018. Retirees pay the full premiums.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funds are available in Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Cost Center 150108, Object Code 54501. Final funding will be provided to the Board upon completion of Contract negotiations.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

This is in accordance with Florida Statutes 112.09 and 112.0801. The County Attorney’s Office has reviewed the BlueMedicare Group Master Agreement and deemed it legally sufficient.

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

BCC Regular Meeting, County Administrator Report Car II-18 of August 17,2017.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

The Human Resources Department will coordinate with Legal, the Office of Purchasing, and Florida Blue to distribute the Agreement.

Attachments
BLUEMEDICARE GROUP MASTER AGREEMENT