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Human Resources Department, Risk Management Division, recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Agreement 036-S1011 with PacifiCare of California for the term July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 to provide group health benefits for County employees who elect this plan.
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Cost |
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$ 2,381,608 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted |
$ 2,381,608 |
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New Funding |
$ |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$ |
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Total Funding Available |
$ 2,381,608 |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$ 0 |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: The overall 13.1% included in this contract was anticipated and the rate increase was 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 $2.382 million by the end of the FY 09-10 and contract period.
Background:
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 190 employees and their families are currently enrolled.
Action to be taken following Board approval: The Board Chairperson will sign the agreement, and our business relationship with PacifiCare will continue for up to another year.
Contact: Donna Mullens x6060
Concurrences: County Counsel, Risk Management, Purchasing