Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Finance - Risk Management
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
Group Health & Wellness Benefits effective July 1, 2021
Body
Information Contact: Larry Jacobs, Assistant Director of Finance/Risk Management
Phone Number: 404-371-2050
PURPOSE:
To approve group health benefits and rates for new plan year commencing July 1, 2021.
NEED/IMPACT:
To ensure the County is offering an affordable and valuable health plan for employees and retirees. The plan year for County employees and pre-65 retirees expires June 30, 2021.
The proposed healthcare costs have been reviewed by the ERPS Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
1. Spousal Surcharge increased to $75 per month.
2. Reintroduce Tobacco Surcharge with corresponding cessation programs through Anthem and Kaiser during the upcoming plan year.
3. No contribution changes for employees.
4. Reduction in Kaiser HMO deductible from $500 to $350
5. Renew dental contract with United Concordia for two years (July 2021 - June 2023) at 4.55% in year 1 and flat (no increase) in year 2. No contribution increase to employees or retirees.
6. Final year (5) of planned Early Retiree contribution change:
a. 10.8% to the Anthem plans,
b. 6.6% to the Kaiser HMO, and
c. No change to the Kaiser HSA
7. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents.