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County Administrator's Report 11. 2.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	07/10/2014
Issue: Humana Specialty Benefits Vision Care Contract
From:	Thomas Turner
Department:	Human Resources
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Humana Specialty Benefits Vision Care Contract - Thomas G. "Tom" Turner, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the renewal of the Humana Specialty Benefits Vision Care Contract:

A. Approve a 27-month extension with Humana Specialty Benefits Vision Care, at reduced rates, until December 31, 2016; and

B. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the Humana Specialty Benefits Annual Renewal Information Letter.

BACKGROUND:

The Vision Care (Humana Specialty Benefits) has been Escambia County Board of County Commissioners’ vision plan since March 2000. The benefit coverage will remain the same and the premiums will be reduced for two years.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

The Vision Care program is voluntary. Employees having coverage will pay the premiums through payroll deductions. The administrative cost to process deductions will be minimal.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The County Attorney’s Office has reviewed the Humana Annual Vision Renewal Information letter and deemed it legally sufficient.

PERSONNEL:

The Human Resources Department will process enrollment applications for signature. Payroll will make the deductions and forward payments to the appropriate company.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

N/A

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Upon approval, the County Administrator will sign the attached Humana Specialty Benefits Annual Renewal to extend the Contract for two years.

The Human Resources Department will coordinate with the Office of Purchasing, the Clerk of the Courts, and the Appointing Authorities to ensure they are aware of the extension and changes.

Attachments
Humana Specialty Benefits Annual Renewal 2014.pdf