JLMBC Special Meeting
AGENDA
INTRODUCTION
1) Call to Order
2) Public Comments
ACTION ITEMS
3) Minutes – Recommendation to approve the minutes of the August 1, 2013 regular Meeting.
4) 2014 Flex Plan Implementation and Medical Carrier Transition Report - Recommendation to receive and file staff’s report regarding the 2014 Flex Plan implementation activities and update on the transition from Anthem Blue Cross to Blue Shield medical plan carrier.
5) Healthcare Flexible Spending Account – Recommendation that the JLMBC defer implementation of the recent U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS modification to the “use-or-lose” rule for health flexible spending arrangements (FSAs) and instruct staff to report on the feasibility to implement the new option in 2014.
6) Accountable Care Act (ACA) Update - Recommendation to receive and file staff’s report regarding the impact of the Accountable Care Act on the Flex Benefits Program.
7) Election of 2014 JLMBC Chair and Co-Chair - Recommendation to hold annual election of JLMBC Chair and Co-Chair positions.
8) 2014 JLMBC Meeting Schedule - Recommendation to approve the proposed JLMBC meeting schedule for calendar year 2014.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
9) Ad Hoc - Medical Plan Cost Containment Update – Verbal report regarding meeting held on November 7, 2013.
10) Ad Hoc – Wellness Update - Verbal report regarding meeting held on November 12, 2013.
10) Discussion of Benefits Provided to Active City Employees
CONCLUDING ITEMS
11) Next meeting date: January 2, 2014
12) Adjournment
JLMBC Special Meeting
AGENDA
INTRODUCTION
1) Call to Order
2) Public Comments
ACTION ITEMS
3) Minutes – Recommendation to approve the minutes of the May 29, 2013 Special Meeting, the June 6, 2013 Regular Meeting, the June 11, 2013 Special Meeting and the June 13, 2013 Special Meeting.
4) 2014 Flex Medical Provider Selection – Recommendation to select Kaiser Permanente as the non-Staff model medical plan provider for a three year contract term, subject to the successful negotiation of contract terms.
5) JLMBC Ad Hoc Subcommittees - Recommendation to convene the following JLMBC Ad Hoc Subcommittees:
i. Wellness Strategy – The proposed subcommittee would review and explore options for the City to implement a Wellness strategy for Flex participants and provide a summary report with recommendations to the JLMBC.
ii. Kaiser Medical Plan Costs – The proposed subcommittee would review the Kaiser premium rate increase and rate structure and provide a summary report with recommendations to the JLMBC on ways to mitigate rate increases.
6) 2013 International Foundation of Employee Benefits Plan Conference, Flex Benefits Third Party Administrator Site Visit, and Site Visit to Blue Shield Call Center – Recommendation to approve funding for four staff members and available JLMBC members to attend the IFEBP conference, two staff members to attend a TPA site visit, and two staff members to visit Blue Shield Call center.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
7) Staff Presentation on Blue Shield Provider Implementation for PY 2014
8) Staff Presentation on 2014 Open Enrollment Campaign Overview and Wellness Activities
9) Health Care Reform Update
10) Discussion of Benefits Provided to Active City Employees
CONCLUDING ITEMS
11) Next meeting date: September 5, 2013
12) Adjournment
JLMBC Special Meeting
AGENDA
INTRODUCTION
1) Call to Order
2) Public Comments
ACTION ITEMS
3) 2014 Flex Medical Provider Selection – Receive and file Mercer and Staff’s findings related to the Flex Medical Request for Proposal (RFP) Results and
a. Instruct staff to invite top RFP proposers to make a presentation at the Special JLMBC meeting on June 11, 2013;
b. Instruct Mercer and staff to request top bidders submit a best and final offer as outlined in the RFP; and
c. Approve staff recommendations to select Kaiser Permanente and Anthem Blue Cross as the medical plan providers for a three year contract term, subject to the successful negotiation of contract terms.
4) 2014 Flex Benefits Plan Design Consideration/Options - Recommendation to consider plan design options for Plan Year 2014 including the following:
a. Change Flex Medical Plan Default to Lowest Cost HMO Plan
b. Network Type Options
c. Increase Copays of Deductibles
d. Other plan design changes
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
5) Health Care Reform Update
6) Discussion of Benefits Provided to Active City Employees
CONCLUDING ITEMS
7) Next meeting dates: June 11, 2013 and June 13, 2013
8) Adjournment