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County Administrator's Report 10. 30.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	09/06/2018
Issue: Voluntary Vision Insurance
From:	Eric Kleinert
Department:	Human Resources
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Voluntary Vision Insurance - Eric Kleinert, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning Voluntary Vision Care Insurance:

A. Approve the awarding of a three-year Contract to Humana Insurance Company for vision care administration, effective January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2021, for a period of 36 months; and

B. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the Humana Specialty Benefits Annual Renewal Acknowledgement for vision care coverage with Humana and Escambia County (Agreement/Contract will be drafted upon approval of this Board Action).

[Funding Source: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund]

BACKGROUND:

USI solicited the market for the County and received seven proposals from the following:

Guardian                                                                           Ameritas
Humana Insurance Company                                           Met Life Insurance Company
The Standard                                                                    Sun Life Financial
Lincoln National Life Insurance Company

The County has received a three year guaranteed rate for vision care insurance. Frame allowance moves from the current wholesale to retail cost. A diabetic rider is part of the program, which includes five additional tests, including retinal imaging, which is covered at 100%, with no co-pay, twice a year. Also, employees will receive a 9.2% reduction on current premiums. Per our present enrollment, employees will receive an approximately $11,893 savings per year or a total of $35,679.

Following is the breakdown of monthly premiums:

                                                         Current Premium                 New Premium
Single                                               $5.44                                   $4.94
Employee and Spouse                     $10.87                                 $9.88
Employee and Children                    $10.32                                 $9.38
Family                                               $16.28                                 $14.78

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

There is no budgetary impact.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

N/A

PERSONNEL:

The Human Resources Department will conduct open enrollment meetings and service all employee groups. All appointing authorities (payrolls) will be advised of any administrative changes in the program.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

N/A

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

A voucher will be the instrument utilized for making payment against the Contract. The Human Resources Department will coordinate with the County Attorney’s Office and other appointing authorities to ensure changes are made.

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