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Chief Administrative Office, Risk Management Division, recommending the Board approve the Medical Malpractice Extended Participation Agreement through the California State Association of Counties - Excess Insurance Authority (CSAC-EIA) committing the County to the program for two years, beginning October 1, 2012 through October 1, 2014, and authorize the Assistant Chief Administrative Officer to sign the agreement upon approval by County Counsel.
FUNDING: Risk Management Liability Insurance Fund,
Medical Malpractice Insurance Program is funded by charges to the related departments including Public Health, Mental Health, Animal Control, CSA 7 Ambulance Services, Social Services and Community Services.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost…………… $87,541
Budgeted………………………… $87,541
New Funding…………………….
Savings…………………………
Other……………………………
Total Funding Available………… $87,541
Change To Net County Cost…… $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
Funding for this agreement is included in the FY 2012-13 Risk Management budget and is funded by charges to the related departments including Public Health, Mental Health, Animal Control, CSA 7 Ambulance Services, Social Services and Community Services. By extending the Participation Agreement, the County will receive a premium reduction of $660.00 for the FY 2012-13 Medical Malpractice Program. The FY 2013-2014 premium will be determined in October 2013.
Background
El Dorado County has been a CSAC-EIA participant for twenty years. On July 31, 2012 (Item #8, Legistar File 12-0958), the Board approved the County's participation in CSAC-EIA for FY 2012-13. At that time, the estimated cost for the Medical Malpractice Program was $88,494. On October 1, 2012, CSAC-EIA successfully renewed this program with Lexington Insurance Company. As part of this two-year renewal, members of the Medical Malpractice Program are being asked to provide a commitment to remain in the program for the...
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