12.D.1
Group Insurance Recommendations for Plan Year 2022/23
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends and respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners
approve, effective with the plan year beginning October 1, 2022, the ASO fee
proposal from Florida Blue for a four (4) year agreement through September 30,
2026 resulting in a reduced ASO fee of $49.55 per member per month to include
the Telemedicine (Teledoc) benefit, a $75K wellness contribution upon approval
of the agreement, a $50K wellness contribution annually each October; Option 3
renewal with Mutual of Omaha for Life Insurance, Voluntary Long Term
Disability (LTD), the addition of Voluntary Short Term Disability (STD) and
Worksite Benefits (Accident and Critical Illness Plans) in place of future offerings
of AFLAC individual benefits, and continuation of other benefit offerings to
include Medical, Pharmacy, Health Advocacy, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending,
Employee Assistance Program, and Diabetes Management Program; and
authorizing the Board Chair to execute necessary documents after review and
approval by the County Attorney for legal sufficiency.
Human Resources Director Suzanne Boyll appeared before the Board with the
employee group insurance recommendations for Plan Year 2022/23. She referred
to staff's memo dated May 23, 2022, which detailed the agreements that staff and
the County's benefits consultant, Lockton Companies, were able to secure which
included: no rate increase for employees; a reduction in administrative fees;
additional wellness credits; new group policies from Mutual of Omaha for Short
Term Disability and worksite benefits. Director Boyll summarized that the
recommendations would result in a $62,000 reduction in costs, and an increase to
the wellness fund.
Chairman O'Bryan received confirmation that the County's rates had not
increased because of a favorable claims history. Ms. Boyll noted that it was
difficult to quantify the reasons for fewer claims, but it was the County's
commitment to improve the health of all employees with targeted assistance such
as the diabetes management program.
Vice Chairman Earman received confirmation that employees could continue with
their existing Aflac plan rather than change to Mutual of Omaha. Chairman
O'Bryan received additional information regarding post-retirement insurance
options.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Earman, seconded by Commissioner
Flescher, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the
following vote:
5 -
Aye:
Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Moss