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Human Resources Department, Risk Management Division, recommending the Board:
1) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance 3.13.030 that it is appropriate to contract with Sedgwick (formerly known as York Risk Service Group) as the County’s third-party administrator for Workers’ Compensation tail claims because (B) “Specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in classifications are involved in the performance of the work;”
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment IV for the continuation of perpetual Agreement 3360 with Sedgwick (formerly known as York Risk Service Group) as the County’s third-party administrator for Workers’ Compensation tail claims, with a total not-to-exceed amount of $122,033 for the period of November 1, 2022 - October 31, 2023; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute any necessary amendments relating to Agreement 3360, excluding term extensions and increases to the not-to-exceed amount, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: Workers' Compensation Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
In accordance with Board Policy Number C-17, departments are required to obtain authorization from the Board of Supervisors to utilize any contract that does not have a stated contract term on an annual basis and is above Purchasing Agent authority. The Human Resources Department, Risk Management Division, has a Board approved contract with Sedgwick which does not have a stated contract term. In addition, as tail claims continue to close, Sedgwick has submitted a new pricing proposal for the Workers’ Compensation Administration Fee with an annual cost of $122,033. The Human Resources, Risk Management Division is recommending the Board authorize the continued use of this agreement.
In September 2018, the County entered into a Primary Workers’ Compensation (PWC) program wherein no new claims would be submitted to Sedgwick for claims management. However, a determination was made t...
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