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County Administrator's Report 13. 18.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	02/18/2016
Issue: COBRA Administration
From:	Thomas Turner
Department:	Human Resources
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning COBRA Administration - Thomas G. "Tom" Turner, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board take the following action regarding the County’s COBRA Administration:

A. Award a Contract to WageWorks (Conexis) for three years, from March 1, 2016, to February 28, 2019, to administer the County’s COBRA Services; and

B. Authorize the County Administrator to sign the Wage Works (Conexis) Order Form.

[Funding Source: Fund 501, Internal Service Fund, Cost Center 140609, Object Code 54501]

BACKGROUND:

COBRA administration for our health and other plans was performed through an Agreement with Florida Blue. Florida Blue stopped offering this arrangement, except for Florida Blue plans. The County has five programs that require COBRA administration and only one of the programs is covered with Florida Blue. The Human Resources Department Benefits Section solicited quotes and received four responses to provide COBRA services. Upon review, it was determined that WageWorks (Conexis) provided the lowest cost and uses the same platform as we are presently using to provide the County COBRA administration needs. WageWorks provided a three year rate guarantee.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funds are available in Fund 501, Internal Services 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 Division and all appointing authorities (payrolls) will have to make the appropriate adjustments to their payroll systems.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

N/A

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

A Purchase Order and voucher will be the instrument utilized for making payment against the Agreement. The Human Resources Department will coordinate with the County Attorney's Office and the Office of Purchasing.

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Wageworks