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County Administrator's Report 11. 1.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	07/10/2014
Issue: Group Medical Insurance
From:	Thomas Turner
Department:	Human Resources
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Group Medical Insurance - Thomas G. "Tom" Turner, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board approve a three-month extension of the Contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida for the County’s Group Medical Insurance (PD 08-09.042, Group Medical, Life, and Disability Insurance), to December 31, 2014, without a premium increase.

[Funding Source: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Cost Center 140609 (Medical) 150110]

BACKGROUND:

Based on our demographic data and claims versus premiums experience, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida offered to extend our present Contract to December 31, 2014 with no premium increase. This will align our Contract year with the employees’ deductible year. Employees’ premiums will remain the same during the extension.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funds are available in Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Cost Center 140609, Object Code 54501.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

This is in accordance with Florida Statutes 112.09 and 112.0801.

PERSONNEL:

The Human Resources Department and all appointing authorities (payrolls) will have to make the appropriate adjustments to their payroll systems, HRIS (Human Resources Information System) and work with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida to ensure changes are made in the respected systems

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

BCC Regular Meeting, County Administrator Report 14.24 of June 10, 2013, and July 10, 2013.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

A voucher/purchase order will be the instrument utilized for making payment against the Contract.

The Human Resources Department will coordinate with Legal, the Office of Purchasing, FRS, and the other appointing authorities to ensure all changes are made.

Attachments
Health Insurance Employer Application 2014