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Human Resources Department, Risk Management Division, recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Agreement 108-S0911 with Pacificare of California for the term July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 to provide group health benefits for County employees who elect this plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $1,856,000
Funding
Budgeted $1,856,000
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $1,856,000
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
The overall 6.1% increase to rates included in this contract was anticipated, and because the County chose to minimize the financial impact to employees and retirees by funding the increase internally, the rate increase is not included within the overall “blended” rates approved by the Board. PacifiCare premium payments from the Risk Management Fund for current employees and retirees under this contract are estimated to total $1.856 million by the end of the 08-09 fiscal year and contract period.
Reason for Recommendation:
This HMO provides a health care option for the County employees who live within PacifiCare’s Service Area allowing access to care through the U.C. Davis, Sutter, and Catholic Health Care West systems. Approximately 180 employees and their families are currently enrolled. The increase of 6.1% compares favorably to last year’s increase of 7.1%.
Pursuant to Board of Supervisors Policy C-17, Sections 7.5 and 7.10, the Purchasing Agent concurs that it is appropriate to contract with PacifiCare of California for the purpose of providing health benefits for employees of El Dorado County without engaging in a competitive selection process. The County currently contracts with three (3) of the largest medical service providers that offer the broadest range of medical coverage and options available to County employees. The Board of Supervisors has approved th...
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