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County Administrator's Report 14. 24.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	06/10/2013
Issue: Health Insurance
From:	Thomas Turner
Department:	Human Resources
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Renewal of the Health Insurance Coverage - Thomas G. Turner, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the County's Group Medical Insurance:

A. Approve the renewal of a three-year Pro-Share Contract from October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2015, with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc.;

B. Approve a renewal of the health insurance coverage in the form of plans Blue Option 1352, Blue Option 1552, and Health Savings Account with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc., at a four percent increase in premiums for the period October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2014;

C. Authorize the Interim County Administrator to sign the renewal of the 75 percent Pro-Share Contract covering the period from October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2015, with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc., following review by the County Attorney's office; and

D. Authorize the Interim County Administrator to sign the Employer Application or other documents required to secure the renewal of health insurance coverage with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc., following review by the County Attorney's office.

[Funding: The increase is 4% or approximately $583,000. Funds are available in Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Cost Center 150108, Object Code 54501]

BACKGROUND:

Escambia County pursuant to policy and labor agreements sponsors a group health plan for employees of the Board of County Commissioners and all other constitutional offices other than the Sheriff's department. If the County does not renew the Pro-Share agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc., the county would forfeit its ability to recoup the 75% share of premiums paid in excess of incurred claims and expenses. It is projected this total amount could amount to nearly one million dollars based on plan performance to date. The previous Pro-Share contract covering the three year period ending September 30, 2012 resulted in a rebate of $2.6 million.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

The increase is 4% or approximately $583,000. Funds are available in Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Cost Center 150108, Object Code 54501.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

This is in accordance with Florida Statutes.

PERSONNEL:

None.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

N/A

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Human Resources will work with purchasing and the Clerk's office to assure proper payment methodology is implemented. The Benefits Section will work with participating agencies to to ensure implementation of the renewal occurs efficiently.

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