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Meeting Date:
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4/10/2018 - 5:30 PM
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Category:
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ITEMS OF BUSINESS
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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4. Action on Proposed Benefit Changes for FY19
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 3 Effective and Efficient Operations
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Attachments
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1. January 1, 2019 Benefit Changes
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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As part of the FY19 budget planning process, the Administration is proposing benefit changes.
The following is a conceptual overview of those proposed benefit changes.
1. Spousal Carve-Out would require working spouses, eligible for healthcare benefits through their employer, to be required to enroll in coverage offered by their own employer.
2. Increase co-pays for Primary Care Physician, Specialist Visit, Emergency Room, and Urgent Care.
3. Increase employee contributions for EPO (Exclusive Provider Organization), and PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) medical plans. No change to HDHP (High Deductible Health Plan).
4. Offer Long-Term Disability as an employee voluntary option instead of Board-paid benefit.
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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If the Board approves all benefit changes effective January 1, 2019, approximate savings for FY19 for a 6-month period would be $8.5 million and for a 12-month period would be $17.1 million.
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Implementation and Assessment Plan
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Upon approval by the Board, the Administration will implement the benefit changes effective January 1, 2019.
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Recommendation:
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The Administration recommends that the Board approve the benefit changes as outlined on page 15 in the attachment to this item.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Carol Eady - Director II
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Signed By:
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Himanshu B Parikh - Chief
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Signed By:
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Dr. Darienne Driver - Superintendent
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