File #: 07-00499    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Passed
File created: 5/9/2007 In control: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda: 5/15/2007 Final action: 5/15/2007
Title: Adopt the following recommendations for medical and dental plan renewals for active employees, non-Medicare and Medicare covered retirees, effective July 1, 2007 for a one year term: a) Approve the renewal of the following Blue Shield medical plans: 1) High Option HMO Plan; 2) Low Option HMO Plan; 3) Point-of-Service Plan; 4) Preferred Provider Organization Plan; 5) MHN Employee Assistance Plan - Approve the continuation of the current plan with no increase in premium rates; and 6) Healthcare Assistance Plan - Approve the continuation of the healthcare assistance counseling services for all covered employees with CareCounsel at a 2.5% monthly increase to $1.66 per month for employees and to $2.82 per month for retirees as shown on; and b) Dental Plans: 1) County Self-Funded Dental Plan - Continue the existing program benefits with no increase in premium rates for all employee and retiree groups; and 2) Golden West Pacesetter Dental HMO Plan - Continue the exist...
Sponsors: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Attachments: 1. Board Letter, 2. Summary of Plan Changes
Title
Adopt the following recommendations for medical and dental plan renewals for active employees, non-Medicare and Medicare covered retirees, effective July 1, 2007 for a one year term:
 
a) Approve the renewal of the following Blue Shield medical plans:
 
1)  High Option HMO Plan;
2)  Low Option HMO Plan;
3)  Point-of-Service Plan;
4)  Preferred Provider Organization Plan;
5)  MHN Employee Assistance Plan - Approve the continuation of the current plan with no increase in premium rates; and
6)  Healthcare Assistance Plan - Approve the continuation of the healthcare assistance  counseling services for all covered employees with CareCounsel at a 2.5% monthly increase to $1.66 per month for employees and to $2.82 per month for retirees as shown on; and
 
b) Dental Plans:
 
1) County Self-Funded Dental Plan - Continue the existing program benefits with no increase in premium rates for all employee and retiree groups; and
2) Golden West Pacesetter Dental HMO Plan - Continue the existing program benefits with no increase in premium rates for all employee and retiree groups.
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