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Human Resources, Risk Management Division, recommending the Board authorize the Chair to sign Agreement No. 313-S1111 with George Hills Company, Inc. for a total amount of $782,880 for the term January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2015 for the provision of liability claims administration services including services to ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act (MMSEA).
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Cost |
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$782,880 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted |
$782,880 |
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New Funding |
$ |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$ |
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Total Funding Available |
$ |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$782,880 |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
George Hills Company agreed not to increase compensation during the first two years of the new contract, and thereafter, increase the fees by 2% each year. Funding for this contract is included in the FY 2010-11 Risk internal service fund. The total contract amount is $ 782,880 over a five (5) year term as follows:
2011 $12,738.00/month ($152,856 annualized)
2012 $12,738.00/month ($152,856 annualized)
2013 $12,993.00/month ($155,916 annualized)
2014 $13,253.00/month ($159,036 annualized)
2015 $13,518.00/month ($162,216 annualized)
Background and Reason for Recommendation:
George Hills Company has been County's third party liability claims administrator since 1982 and has established an excellent working relationship with Risk Management and County Counsel.
George Hills is the third-party administrator for the County's self-insured General Liability program. George Hills provides complete administration services on each liability claim and consults with County Counsel with respect to facts, liability, and disposition of claims, including notices as required by federal and state regulations to claim recipients. Duties include investigation, evaluation, management, and resolution of bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage claims and potential claims for money damages asserted by third parties against the County. George Hills will maintain records and provide reports to the County, assume responsibility to report notification to our excess carrier on behalf of the County, and keep the County fully informed of all significant developments in assigned matters. In addition, George Hills provides all necessary services to ensure County compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP for the Mandatory Insurer Reporting for the County.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
Following Board approval: George Hills Company to continue to providing general liability claims administration.
Contact: Janet Parnell, x 6625
Concurrences:
County Counsel