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County Administrator's Report 10. 21.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	09/03/2015
Issue: Humana Specialty Benefits Vision Care Contact
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 the adjustment to the present Contract with Humana Specialty Benefits Vision Care at reduced rates and added additional benefits; and

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

BACKGROUND:

Vision Care (Humana Specialty Benefits) has been the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners ' voluntary vision plan since March 2000. Our present Contract runs through December 31, 2016. Humana has reviewed our group benefit and has agreed to reduce our premiums by 14.2% and add additional benefit coverage to our plan.

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. No County contributions are made.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The County Attorney's Office has reviewed the Humana Annual Vision Renewal Information Letterand deemed legally sufficient.

PERSONNEL:

The Human Resources Department will process enrollment applications. 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 Humana Specialty Benefits Annual Renewal toextend the Contract. The Human Resources Department will coordinate with the Office of Purchasing, the Clerk of the Courts, and the appointing authorities to ensure the are aware of the extension and changes.

Attachments
Vision Care Renewal Docs