JLMBC Special Meeting
INTRODUCTION
(1) Call to Order - Members of the Committee will be attending the meeting by teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 and the Governor's executive order n-15-21 (September 20, 2021).
(2) Public Comments
ACTION ITEMS
(3) Committee Report 22-60: Determination Regarding Teleconferencing Option for JLMBC Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 - Recommendation that the JLMBC adopt the attached Resolution and find, pursuant to Section 54953(e)(1)(B)-(C) of the California Government Code, as amended by Assembly Bill (AB) 361, that due to the ongoing COVID-19 State of Emergency (COVID Emergency) proclaimed by the Governor on March 4, 2020, conducting JLMBC meetings in person without continuing to provide a teleconference and/or videoconference option for the JLMBC members and the public, would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
(4) Committee Report 22-61: Support Plus: Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Request for Proposals (RFP) - Recommendation that the JLMBC approve: (a) the proposed RFP for EFAP Services, subject to final approval by the City Attorney; and (b) the proposed “Pledge Form Regarding Conflict-of-Interest, Confidentiality and Proposer Communications” for use by JLMBC members (voluntary) and City staff (mandatory) involved in the EFAP Services development and review process.
CONCLUDING ITEMS
(5) Request for Future Agenda Items
(6) Next Meeting Dates:
● January 5, 2023 – Regular Meeting
● February 2, 2023 – Regular Meeting
(7) Adjournment
JLMBC Regular Meeting
INTRODUCTION
(1) Call to Order - Members of the Committee will be attending the meeting by teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 and the Governor's executive order n-15-21 (September 20, 2021).
(2) Public Comments
ACTION ITEMS
(3) Committee Report 22-54: Determination Regarding Teleconferencing Option for JLMBC Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 - Recommendation that the JLMBC adopt the attached Resolution and find, pursuant to Section 54953(e)(1)(B)-(C) of the California Government Code, as amended by Assembly Bill (AB) 361, that due to the ongoing COVID-19 State of Emergency (COVID Emergency) proclaimed by the Governor on March 4, 2020, conducting JLMBC meetings in person without continuing to provide a teleconference and/or videoconference option for the JLMBC members and the public, would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
(4) Committee Report 22-55: Election of Officers – Recommendation that the JLMBC: (a) conduct 2023 officer elections for Chairperson (Labor), Vice-Chairperson (Management), First Provisional Chair (Labor), and Second Provisional Chair (Management); (b) dissolve the Ad Hoc Health Procurements, Procurement Planning, and Plan Design Subcommittee; (c) request that an additional management nomination for the Ad Hoc Plan Design and Wellness Subcommittees be provided to the JLMBC Management Chairperson no later than December 16, 2022; and (d) note and file the proposed meetings schedule for calendar year 2023.
(5) Committee Report 22-56: Vision RFP – Recommendation that the JLMBC approve: (a) the proposed Request for Proposal (RFP) for Vision Plan Services, subject to final approval by the City Attorney; and (b) the proposed “Pledge Form Regarding Conflict-of-Interest, Confidentiality and Proposer Communications” for use by JLMBC members (voluntary) and City staff (mandatory) involved in the Vision Plan Services development and review process.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
(6) Benefit Provider Presentation: Standard Insurance – Presentation from Standard Insurance Company regarding LAwell Program membership utilization of Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Disability, and Life Insurance plans.
(7) Committee Report 22-57: Open Enrollment update – Report regarding implementation of the October 2022 Open Enrollment activities for Plan Year 2023.
(8) Committee Report 22-58: LIVEwell Program Update – Report regarding LIVEwell Program activities and updates for October 2022.
(9) Committee Report 22-59: LAwell Projects and Activities – Report regarding LAwell Program activities and updates for November 2022.
CONCLUDING ITEMS
(10) Request for Future Agenda Items
(11) Next Meeting Dates:
December 15, 2022 – Special Meeting
January 5, 2023 – Regular Meeting
(12) Adjournment
JLMBC Regular Meeting
INTRODUCTION
(1) Call to Order - Members of the Committee will be attending the meeting by teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 and the Governor's executive order n-15-21 (September 20, 2021).
(2) Public Comments
ACTION ITEMS
(3) Minutes – Recommendation to approve minutes of the August 4, 2022 regular meeting.
(4) Committee Report 22-49: Determination Regarding Teleconferencing Option for JLMBC Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 - Recommendation that the JLMBC adopt the attached Resolution and find, pursuant to Section 54953(e)(1)(B)-(C) of the California Government Code, as amended by Assembly Bill (AB) 361, that due to the ongoing COVID-19 State of Emergency (COVID Emergency) proclaimed by the Governor on March 4, 2020, conducting JLMBC meetings in person without continuing to provide a teleconference and/or videoconference option for the JLMBC members and the public, would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
(5) Committee Report 22-50: Employee Benefits Trust Fund Staffing Reimbursements First Quarter Fiscal Year 2022-23 - Recommendation that the JLMBC approve (a) reimbursements from the Employee Benefits Trust Fund for Personnel Department salary costs of staff providing administrative support of the LAwell Program in the total amount of $191,453.02, inclusive of the first quarter of fiscal year 2022-23; and (b) reimbursements from the Employee Benefits Trust Fund/Wellness sub-account for Personnel Department salary costs of staff providing administrative support of the LIVEwell Wellness Program in the total amount of $105,669.93, inclusive of the first quarter of fiscal year 2022-23.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
(6) Benefit Provider Presentation: LIVEwell Third Party Administrator - Presentation from Limeade regarding LAwell Program membership utilization of the Limeade platform.
(7) Committee Report 22-51: Catastrophic Illness Update – Report regarding the progress of the Catastrophic Illness Program ordinance.
(8) Committee Report 22-52: LIVEwell Program Update – Report Regarding LIVEwell Program activities and updates for September 2022.
(9) Committee Report 22-53: LAwell Projects and Activities – Report regarding LAwell Program activities and updates for October 2022.
CONCLUDING ITEMS
(10) Request for Future Agenda Items
(11) Next Meeting Dates:
December 1, 2022 – Regular Meeting
December TBD, 2022 – Special Meeting
January 5, 2023 – Regular Meeting
(12) Adjournment
JLMBC Regular Meeting
INTRODUCTION
(1) Call to Order - Members of the Committee will be attending the meeting by teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 and the Governor's executive order n-15-21 (September 20, 2021).
(2) Public Comments
ACTION ITEMS
(3) Minutes – Recommendation to approve minutes of the June 2, 2022 and June 16, 2022 special meetings and the July 7, 2022 regular meeting.
(4) Committee Report 22-44: Determination Regarding Teleconferencing Option for JLMBC Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361- Recommendation that the JLMBC adopt the attached Resolution and find, pursuant to Section 54953(e)(1)(B)-(C) of the California Government Code, as amended by Assembly Bill (AB) 361, that due to the ongoing COVID-19 State of Emergency (COVID Emergency) proclaimed by the Governor on March 4, 2020, conducting JLMBC meetings in person without continuing to provide a teleconference and/or videoconference option for the JLMBC members and the public, would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
(5) Benefit Provider Presentation: Delta Dental - Presentation from Delta Dental regarding LAwell Program membership utilization of dental benefits.
(6) Committee Report 22-45: Human Resources and Payroll (HRP) Project Update – Report regarding the progress of the HRP Project transition and its impact on staff.
(7) Committee Report 22-46: Procurement Schedule Update – Report regarding an update on the planned procurements for the LAwell and LIVEwell programs.
(8) Committee Report 22-47: LIVEwell Program Update – Report Regarding LIVEwell Program activities and updates for July and August 2022.
(9) Committee Report 22-48: LAwell Projects and Activities – Report regarding LAwell Program activities and updates for August 2022.
CONCLUDING ITEMS
(10) Request for Future Agenda Items
(11) Next Meeting Dates:
· November 3, 2022 – Regular Meeting
· December 1, 2022 – Regular Meeting
(12) Adjournment
JLMBC Special Meeting
INTRODUCTION
(1) Call to Order - Members of the Committee will be attending the meeting by teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 and the Governor's executive order n-15-21 (September 20, 2021).
(2) Public Comments
ACTION ITEMS
(3) Committee Report 22-43: Determination Regarding Teleconferencing Option for JLMBC Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 - Recommendation that the JLMBC adopt the attached Resolution and find, pursuant to Section 54953(e)(1)(B)-(C) of the California Government Code, as amended by Assembly Bill (AB) 361, that due to the ongoing COVID-19 State of Emergency (COVID Emergency) proclaimed by the Governor on March 4, 2020, conducting JLMBC meetings in person without continuing to provide a teleconference and/or videoconference option for the JLMBC members and the public, would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
CONCLUDING ITEMS
(4) Request for Future Agenda Items
(5) Next Meeting Dates:
October 6, 2022 – Regular Meeting
November 3, 2022 – Regular Meeting
(6) Adjournment
JLMBC Special Meeting
INTRODUCTION
(1) Call to Order - Members of the Committee will be attending the meeting by teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 and the Governor's executive order n-15-21 (September 20, 2021).
(2) Public Comments
ACTION ITEMS
(3) Committee Report 22-41: Determination Regarding Teleconferencing Option for JLMBC Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 - Recommendation that the JLMBC adopt the attached Resolution and find, pursuant to Section 54953(e)(1)(B)-(C) of the California Government Code, as amended by Assembly Bill (AB) 361, that due to the ongoing COVID-19 State of Emergency (COVID Emergency) proclaimed by the Governor on March 4, 2020, conducting JLMBC meetings in person without continuing to provide a teleconference and/or videoconference option for the JLMBC members and the public, would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
(4) Committee Report 22-42: Employee Benefits Trust Fund Fiscal Year Review – Recommendation that the Joint Labor-Management Benefits Committee JLMBC: (a) receive and file report regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 status/activity of the Employee Benefits Trust Fund; and (b) approve draft report to the City Council and Mayor regarding and identifying all FY 2021-22 Trust Fund receipts/expenditures and purposes for which expenditures were made.
CONCLUDING ITEMS
(5) Request for Future Agenda Items
(6) Next Meeting Dates:
● September 15, 2022 - Special Meeting
● October 6, 2022 – Regular Meeting
(7) Adjournment
JLMBC Regular Meeting
INTRODUCTION
(1) Call to Order - Members of the Committee will be attending the meeting by teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 and the Governor's executive order n-15-21 (September 20, 2021).
(2) Public Comments
ACTION ITEMS
(3) Minutes – Recommendation to approve minutes of the June 2, 2022 regular meeting.
(4) Committee Report 22-35: Determination Regarding Teleconferencing Option for JLMBC Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 - Recommendation that the JLMBC adopt the attached Resolution and find, pursuant to Section 54953(e)(1)(B)-(C) of the California Government Code, as amended by Assembly Bill (AB) 361, that due to the ongoing COVID-19 State of Emergency (COVID Emergency) proclaimed by the Governor on March 4, 2020, conducting JLMBC meetings in person without continuing to provide a teleconference and/or videoconference option for the JLMBC members and the public, would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
(5) Committee Report 22-36: 2022 International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) Annual Conference – Recommendation that the Joint Labor-Management Benefits Committee (JLMBC) approve the necessary funding from the Employee Benefits Trust Fund for any interested JLMBC members and staff to attend the October 2022 IFEBP conference either virtually or in-person in Las Vegas, Nevada.
(6) Committee Report 22-37: Employee Benefits Trust Fund Staffing Reimbursements Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2021-22 - Recommendation that the JLMBC approve (a) reimbursements from the Employee Benefits Trust Fund for Personnel Department salary costs of staff providing administrative support of the LAwell Program in the total amount of $172,261.95, inclusive of the third quarter of fiscal year 2021-22 and prior quarter adjustments; and (b) reimbursements from the Employee Benefits Trust Fund/Wellness sub-account for Personnel Department salary costs of staff providing administrative support of the LIVEwell Wellness Program in the total amount of $99,295.02, inclusive of the third quarter of fiscal year 2021-22 and prior quarter adjustments.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
(7) Committee Report 22-38: 2023 Plan Year Open Enrollment Communications and Activities – Report Regarding the 2022 Open Enrollment communications campaign for Plan Year 2023.
(8) Committee Report 22-39: LIVEwell Program Update – Report Regarding LIVEwell Program activites and updates for June 2022.
(9) Committee Report 22-40: LAwell Programs and Activities – Report regarding LAwell Program activities and updates for July 2022.
CONCLUDING ITEMS
(10) Request for Future Agenda Items
(11) Next Meeting Dates:
September 1, 2022 – Regular Meeting
[Date TBD] - Special Meeting
October 6, 2022 – Regular Meeting
(12) Adjournment
JLMBC Regular Meeting
INTRODUCTION
(1) Call to Order - Members of the Committee will be attending the meeting by teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 and the Governor's executive order n-15-21 (September 20, 2021).
(2) Public Comments
ACTION ITEMS
(3) Minutes – Recommendation to approves minutes of the May 16, 2022, May 19, 2022, and May 20, 2022 special meetings.
(4) Committee Report 22-32: Determination Regarding Teleconferencing Option for JLMBC Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 - Recommendation that the JLMBC adopt the attached Resolution and find, pursuant to Section 54953(e)(1)(B)-(C) of the California Government Code, as amended by (1) Assembly Bill (AB) 361, that due to the ongoing COVID-19 State of Emergency (COVID Emergency) proclaimed by the Governor on March 4, 2020, conducting JLMBC meetings in person without continuing to provide a teleconference and/or videoconference option for the JLMBC members and the public, would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
(5) Benefit Provider Presentation: EyeMed – Presentation from EyeMed regarding LAwell Program membership utilization of vision plan services.
(6) Committee Report 22-33: LIVEwell Program Update – Report Regarding LIVEwell Program activites and updates for May 2022.
(7) Committee Report 22-34: LAwell Programs and Activities – Report regarding LAwell Program activities and updates for May and June 2022.
CONCLUDING ITEMS
(8) Request for Future Agenda Items
(9) Next Meeting Dates:
August 4, 2022 – Regular Meeting
September 1, 2022 – Regular Meeting
(10) Adjournment
JLMBC Special Meeting
INTRODUCTION
(1) Call to Order - Members of the Committee will be attending the meeting by teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 and the Governor's executive order n-15-21 (September 20, 2021).
(2) Public Comments
ACTION ITEMS
ACTION ITEMS
(3) Committee Report 22-30: Determination Regarding Teleconferencing Option for JLMBC Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 - Recommendation that the JLMBC adopt the attached Resolution and find, pursuant to Section 54953(e)(1)(B)-(C) of the California Government Code, as amended by Assembly Bill (AB) 361, that due to the ongoing COVID-19 State of Emergency (COVID Emergency) proclaimed by the Governor on March 4, 2020, conducting JLMBC meetings in person without continuing to provide a teleconference and/or videoconference option for the JLMBC
(4) Committee Report 22-31: LAwell Program 2023 Service Provider Renewals and 2023 Plan Adoption - Recommendation that the JLMBC take the following actions:
A. Health Plan Services Request for Proposals Negotiation Results - Receive and file the results of negotiation with the successful proposers: Anthem Blue Cross and Kaiser Permanente.
B. Annual Service Provider Renewals – Recommend to the Personnel Department General Manager approval of 2023 renewals for all LAwell Program benefit service providers as follows:
(1) Kaiser Permanente (Kaiser) for 2023 renewal of the Staff Model Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) (7.5% increase).
(2) Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) for 2023 renewal of the Preferred Provider Option (PPO) (10.9% increase), Narrow Network HMO (10.9% increase), Full Network HMO (10.9% increase), and Vivity HMO (10.9% increase) plans.
(3) Delta Dental (Delta) for 2023 renewal of the Dental PPO (-1.75% decrease), HMO (no premium change), and Preventive (-1.75% decrease) plans.
(4) EyeMed for 2023 renewal of the Vision Plan (no premium change).
(5) The Standard for 2023 renewal of Life: base benefit and dependent child benefit (no premium change), Life: additional buy up and dependent spouse benefit (-9% decrease), Disability: short-term benefit (-6% decrease), Disability: long-term benefit (no premium change), and AD&D (no premium change) plans.
(6) Optum for 2023 renewal of the Support Plus - Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) (3.3% rate increase).
(7) WageWorks for 2023 renewal of Tax-Advantaged Spending Accounts (no premium change).
C. Program Design Changes – Approve the following recommended Program Design Changes from staff for Plan Year 2023:
(1) Basic Disability Insurance – Increase the monthly basic disability maximum benefit amount by $71 from $3,559 to $3,630.
(2) Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (HFSA) – Increase the annual maximum contribution for the HFSA by $100 from $2,750 to $2,850.
D. Projected Benefits Expenditures 2023 – Receive and file information regarding projected LAwell Program expenditures for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
E. Adoption of 2023 LAwell Program – Request that the Personnel Department transmit a report from the JLMBC Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson to the City Council for recommended adoption of the 2023 LAwell Program.
CONCLUDING ITEMS
(5) Request for Future Agenda Items
(6) Next Meeting Dates:
July 7, 2022 – Regular Meeting
August 4, 2022 – Regular Meeting
(7) Adjournment
JLMBC Special Meeting
INTRODUCTION
(1) Call to Order - Members of the Committee will be attending the meeting by teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 and the Governor's executive order n-15-21 (September 20, 2021).
(2) Public Comments
ACTION ITEMS
(a) Receive and file the results of the negotiation with the successful proposer under section 7.1 of the LAwell Civilian Employee Benefits Program (LAwell Program) Network Plans and Staff Model Request for Proposals together with an analysis of the negotiations from the Health Plan Services Review Committee.
(b) Recommend to the General Manager of the Personnel Department that Anthem Blue Cross, based on the results of the pre-award negotiation, be selected as the provider of the LAwell Program’s PPO, HMO Full Network, HMO Narrow Network, and HMO Regional Network (Vivity) plan options for a two-year contract beginning January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024 with an option for up to three additional one-year terms, pending successful award and execution
(c) Recommend to the General Manager of the Personnel Department that Kaiser Permanente based on the results of the pre-award negotiation, be selected as the provider of the LAwell Program’s Staff Model HMO plan option for a two-year contract beginning January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024 with an option for up to three additional one-year terms, pending successful award and execution.
CONCLUDING ITEMS
(4) Request for Future Agenda Items
(5) Next Meeting Dates:
June 16, 2022 – Special Meeting
July 7, 2022 – Regular Meeting
August 4, 2022 – Regular Meeting
(6) Adjournment
JLMBC Regular Meeting
INTRODUCTION
(1) Call to Order - Members of the Committee will be attending the meeting by teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 and the Governor's executive order n-15-21 (September 20, 2021).
(2) Public Comments
ACTION ITEMS
(3) Minutes - Recommendation to approve minutes of the April 7, 2022 and May 5, 2022 Regular Meetings.
(4) Committee Report 22-26: Determination Regarding Teleconferencing Option for JLMBC Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 - Recommendation that the JLMBC adopt the attached Resolution and find, pursuant to Section 54953(e)(1)(B)-(C) of the California Government Code, as amended by Assembly Bill (AB) 361, that due to the ongoing COVID-19 State of Emergency (COVID Emergency) proclaimed by the Governor on March 4, 2020, conducting JLMBC meetings in person without continuing to provide a teleconference and/or videoconference option for the JLMBC members and the public, would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
(5) Committee Report 22-27: Employee Benefits Trust Fund Staffing Reimbursements Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2021-22 - Recommendation that the JLMBC approve (a) reimbursements from the Employee Benefits Trust Fund for Personnel Department salary costs of staff providing administrative support of the LAwell Program in the total amount of $148,764.65, inclusive of the third quarter of fiscal year 2021-22 and prior quarter adjustments; and (b) reimbursements from the Employee Benefits Trust Fund/Wellness sub-account for Personnel Department salary costs of staff providing administrative support of the LIVEwell Wellness Program in the total amount of $64,297.67, inclusive of the third quarter of fiscal year 2021-22 and prior quarter adjustments.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
(6) Committee Report 22-28: LIVEwell Program Update – Report regarding LIVEwell Program activities and updates for April 2022.
CONCLUDING ITEMS
(7) Request for Future Agenda Items
(8) Next Meeting Dates:
June 16, 2022 – Special Meeting
July 7, 2022 – Regular Meeting
(9) Adjournment
JLMBC Special Meeting
INTRODUCTION
(1) Call to Order - Members of the Committee will be attending the meeting by teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 and the Governor's executive order n-15-21 (September 20, 2021).
(2) Public Comments
ACTION ITEMS
(3) Committee Report 22-24: Health Plan Services Request for Proposal Evaluation and Recommendation
At its May 19, 2022 special meeting, the JLMBC requested that Committee Report 22-24: Health Plan Services Request for Proposal Evaluation and Recommendation be brought back. The report is brought back before the JLMBC in its entirety.
CONCLUDING ITEMS
(4) Request for Future Agenda Items
(5) Next Meeting Dates:
TBD – Special Meeting
June 2, 2022 – Regular Meeting
June 16, 2022 – Special Meeting
July 7, 2022 – Regular Meeting
(6) Adjournment
JLMBC Special Meeting
INTRODUCTION
(1) Call to Order - Members of the Committee will be attending the meeting by teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 and the Governor's executive order n-15-21 (September 20, 2021).
(2) Public Comments
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
(3) Correction to the oral record:
Regarding the motion held on May 16, 2022 to approve the recommendation set forth in Committee Report 22-24: Health Plan Services Request for Proposal Evaluation and Recommendation, as amended. Wherein the motion did not receive the requisite number of labor votes to pass the motion pursuant to JLMBC bylaws. The motion received four (4) affirmative management votes, two (2) affirmative labor votes, and three (3) negative labor votes. The bylaws require at least three (3) affirmative labor votes to have passed this motion. Therefore, the motion for the Committee Report 22-24 did not pass.
(4) Committee Report 22-25: Impact of failed motion at the May 16, 2022 JLMBC meeting
Report regarding the impact of the failed motion to approve the recommendation set forth in Committee Report 22-24: Health Plan Services Request for Proposal Evaluation and Recommendation, as amended.
CONCLUDING ITEMS
(5) Request for Future Agenda Items
(6) Next Meeting Dates:
TBD – Special Meeting
June 2, 2022 – Regular Meeting
June 16, 2022 – Special Meeting
July 7, 2022 – Regular Meeting
(7) Adjournment
JLMBC - Special Meeting
INTRODUCTION
(1) Call to Order - Members of the Committee will be attending the meeting by teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 and the Governor's executive order n-15-21 (September 20, 2021).
(2) Public Comments
ACTION ITEMS
(3) Committee Report 22-23: AB 361 update and Resolution Adoption –
Recommendation that the JLMBC adopt the attached Resolution and find, pursuant to Section 54953(e)(1)(B)-(C) of the California Government Code, as amended by Assembly Bill (AB) 361, that due to the ongoing COVID-19 State of Emergency (COVID Emergency) proclaimed by the Governor on March 4, 2020, conducting JLMBC meetings in person without continuing to provide a teleconference and/or video conference option for the JLMBC members and the public, would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
(4) Committee Report 22-24: Health Plan Services Request for Proposal Evaluation and Recommendation – Recommendation that the JLMBC:
a) Receive and file the Health Plan Services Review Committee evaluation and analysis of the LAwell Civilian Employee Benefits Program (LAwell Program) Network Plans and Staff Model Request for Proposals.
b) Recommend to the General Manager of the Personnel Department that Anthem Blue Cross be tentatively selected as the provider of the LAwell Program’s PPO, HMO Full Network, HMO Narrow Network, and HMO Regional Network (Vivity) plan options for a two-year contract beginning January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024 with an option for up to three additional one-year terms, pending successful negotiations by the Personnel Department with Anthem for, at minimum, contract requirements, prices/premiums, and service level agreements.
c) Recommend to the General Manager of the Personnel Department that Kaiser Permanente be tentatively selected as the provider of the LAwell Program’s Staff Model HMO plan option for a two-year contract beginning January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024 with an option for up to three additional one-year terms, pending successful negotiations by the Personnel Department with Kaiser for, at minimum, contract requirements, prices/premiums, and service level agreements.
d) Recommend to the General Manager of the Personnel Department that United Healthcare be tentatively selected as the provider of its Harmony HMO plan for a two-year contract beginning January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024 with an option for up to three additional one-year terms, pending successful negotiations by the Personnel Department with United Healthcare for, at minimum, contract requirements, prices/premiums, and service level agreements.
e) Instruct staff to report back to the JLMBC at its next meeting with the results of each negotiation inclusive of pricing and clarified service agreement details and prior the award of any contract.
CONCLUDING ITEMS
(5) Request for Future Agenda Items
(6) Next Meeting Dates:
June 2, 2022 – Regular Meeting
June 16, 2022 – Special Meeting
July 7, 2022 – Regular Meeting
(7) Adjournment
JLMBC - Regular Meeting
INTRODUCTION
(1) Call to Order - Members of the Committee will be attending the meeting by teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 and the Governor's executive order n-15-21 (September 20, 2021).
(2) Public Comments
ACTION ITEMS
(3) Minutes – Recommendation to approve minutes of the March 3, 2022 Regular Meeting and the March 17, 2022 Special Meeting.
(4) Committee Report 22-19: AB 361 update and Resolution Adoption – Recommendation that the JLMBC adopt the attached Resolution and find, pursuant to Section 54953(e)(1)(B)-(C) of the California Government Code, as amended by Assembly Bill (AB) 361, that due to the ongoing COVID-19 State of Emergency (COVID Emergency) proclaimed by the Governor on March 4, 2020, conducting JLMBC meetings in person without continuing to provide a teleconference and/or video conference option for the JLMBC members and the public, would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
(5) Committee Report 22-20: Human Resources and Payroll (HRP) Project Update – Report regarding the progress of the HRP Project transition and its impact on staff.
(6) Committee Report 22-21: LIVEwell Program Update – Report regarding LIVEwell Program activities and updates for March 2022.
(7) Committee Report 22-22: LAwell Program and Activities – Report regarding LAwell Program activities updates for April 2022.
CONCLUDING ITEMS
(8) Request for Future Agenda Items
(9) Next Meeting Dates:
May 16, 2022 – Special Meeting
June 2, 2022 – Regular Meeting
June 16, 2022 - Special Meeting
(10) Adjournment
JLMBC - Regular Meeting
INTRODUCTION
(1) Call to Order - Members of the Committee will be attending the meeting by teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 and the Governor's executive order n-15-21 (September 20, 2021).
(2) Public Comments
ACTION ITEMS
(3) Minutes – Recommendation to approve minutes of the January 27, 2022 and February 10, 2022 Special Meetings.
(4) Committee Report 22-15: AB 361 update and Resolution Adoption– Recommendation that the JLMBCadopt the attached Resolution and find, pursuant to Section 54953(e)(1)(B)-(C) of the California Government Code, as amended by Assembly Bill (AB) 361, that due to the ongoing COVID-19 State of Emergency (COVID Emergency) proclaimed by the Governor on March 4, 2020, conducting JLMBC meetings in person without continuing to provide a teleconference and/or video conference option for the JLMBC members and the public, would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
(5) Committee Report 22-16: Health RFP Update – Recommendation that JLMBC a) consider its desire to hold proposer interviews and b) receive and note an update regarding the status of the RFP for the LAwell Program Health Plan Services procurement.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
(6) Benefit Provider Presentation: WageWorks/Health Equity – Presentation from WageWorks/Health Equity regarding LAwell Program membership utilization of tax-advantaged spending accounts.
(7) Committee Report 22-17: LIVEwell Program Update – Report regarding LIVEwell Program activities and updates for February 2022.
(8) Committee Report 22-18: LAwell Program and Activities – Report regarding LAwell Program activities updates for March 2022.
CONCLUDING ITEMS
(9) Request for Future Agenda Items
(10) Next Meeting Dates:
May 5, 2022 – Regular Meeting
May 19, 2022 – Special Meeting
June 2, 2022 – Regular Meeting
(11) Adjournment
JLMBC - Special Meeting
INTRODUCTION
(1) Call to Order - Members of the Committee will be attending the meeting by teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 and the Governor's executive order n-15-21 (September 20, 2021)
(2) Public Comments
ACTION ITEMS
(3) Committee Report 22-13: AB 361 update and Resolution Adoption – Recommendation that the JLMBC adopt the attached Resolution and find, pursuant to Section 54953(e)(1)(B)-(C) of the California Government Code, as amended by Assembly Bill (AB) 361, that due to the ongoing COVID-19 State of Emergency (COVID Emergency) proclaimed by the Governor on March 4, 2020, conducting JLMBC meetings in person without continuing to provide a teleconference and/or video conference option for the JLMBC members and the public, would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
(4) Committee Report 22-14: Staffing Update – Report regarding the selection of the new Employee Benefits Division Chief.
CONCLUDING ITEMS
(5) Request for Future Agenda Items
(6) Next Meeting Dates:
· April 7, 2022 – Regular Meeting
· May 5, 2022 – Regular Meeting
(7) Adjournment
JLMBC - Regular Meeting
INTRODUCTION
(1) Call to Order - Members of the Committee will be attending the meeting by teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 and the Governor's executive order n-15-21 (September 20, 2021).
(2) Public Comments
ACTION ITEMS
(3) Committee Report 22-06: Chairperson Election – Recommendation that the JLMBC conduct an election to fill its vacant Chairperson officer position for calendar year 2022.
(4) Committee Report 22-07: AB 361 update and Resolution Adoption – Recommendation that the JLMBC adopt the attached Resolution and find, pursuant to Section 54953(e)(1)(B)-(C) of the California Government Code, as amended by Assembly Bill (AB) 361, that due to the ongoing COVID-19 State of Emergency (COVID Emergency) proclaimed by the Governor on March 4, 2020, conducting JLMBC meetings in person without continuing to provide a teleconference and/or video conference option for the JLMBC members and the public, would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
(5) Benefit Provider Presentation: LifeWorks – Presentation from LifeWorks regarding the 2022 Open Enrollment debrief, services performance, and Service Improvement Plan.
(6) Committee Report 22-08: Catastrophic Illness Program Update and Draft Ordinance – Report regarding the draft ordinance for the permanent incorporation of the Catastrophic Illness Program into the City of Los Angeles Administrative Code.
(7) Committee Report 22-09: LAwell Third Party Administrator Request for Proposal (RFP) – Report regarding the upcoming TPA RFP.
(8) Committee Report 22-10: Health Plan Services Request For Proposal (RFP) Update – Report regarding the status of the RFP for the LAwell Program Health Plan Services procurement.
(9) Committee Report 22-11: LIVEwell Program Update (December 2021 to February 2022) – Report regarding LIVEwell Program activities and updates for December 2021 to February 2022.
(10) Committee Report 22-12: LAwell Program and Activities (December 2021 and January 2022) – Report regarding LAwell Program activities updates for December 2021 and January 2022.
CONCLUDING ITEMS
(11) Request for Future Agenda Items
(12) Next Meeting Dates:
· March 17, 2022 – Special Meeting
· April 7, 2022 – Regular Meeting
· May 5, 2022 – Regular Meeting
(13) Adjournment
JLMBC Special Meeting
INTRODUCTION
(1) Call to Order - Members of the Committee will be attending the meeting by teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 and the Governor's executive order n-15-21 (September 20, 2021).
(2) Public Comments
ACTION ITEMS
(3) Committee Report 22-05: AB 361 update and Resolution Adoption – Recommendation that the JLMBC adopt the attached Resolution and find, pursuant to Section 54953(e)(1)(B)-(C) of the California Government Code, as amended by Assembly Bill (AB) 361, that due to the ongoing COVID-19 State of Emergency (COVID Emergency) proclaimed by the Governor on March 4, 2020, conducting JLMBC meetings in person without continuing to provide a teleconference and/or video conference option for the JLMBC members and the public, would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
CONCLUDING ITEMS
(4) Commendatory Presentation – Commendation recognizing Wendy Macy for her service to the LAwell Program.
(5) Request for Future Agenda Items
(6) Next Meeting Dates:
March 3, 2022 – Regular Meeting
March 17, 2022 – Special Meeting
April 7, 2022 – Regular Meeting
May 5, 2022 – Regular Meeting
(7) Adjournment
JLMBC Special Meeting
AGENDA
INTRODUCTION
(1) Call to Order - Members of the Committee will be attending the meeting by teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 and the Governor's executive order n-15-21 (September 20, 2021).
(2) Public Comments
ACTION ITEMS
(3) Minutes - Recommendation to approve minutes of the December 14, 2021 and January 6, 2022
Special Meetings.
(4) Committee Report 22-02: AB 361 update and Resolution Adoption – Recommendation that the JLMBC adopt the attached Resolution and find, pursuant to Section 54953(e)(1)(B)-(C) of the California Government Code, as amended by Assembly Bill (AB) 361, that due to the ongoing COVID-19 State of Emergency (COVID Emergency) proclaimed by the Governor on March 4, 2020, conducting JLMBC meetings in person without continuing to provide a teleconference and/or video conference option for the JLMBC members and the public, would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
(5) Committee Report 22-03: Health Services Procurement – Recommendation that the JLMBC (a) approve the proposed 2022 Health Services Staff Model and Network Plans Requests for Proposal; (b) approve the proposed “Pledge Form Regarding Conflict-of-Interest, Confidentiality and Proposer Communications” for use by JLMBC members (voluntary), City staff (mandatory), and any outside rater (mandatory) involved in the LAwell Program Health Plan Services development and review process; and (c) receive and file information regarding the potential designation of labor and management outside raters to serve on the Health Services Procurement Review Committee.
(6) Committee Report 22-04: Employee Benefits Trust Fund Staffing Reimbursements Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2021-22 – Recommendation that the JLMBC approve (a) reimbursements from the Employee Benefits Trust Fund for Personnel Department salary costs of staff providing administrative support of the LAwell Program in the total amount of $137,005.26, inclusive of the second quarter of fiscal year 2021-22; and (b) reimbursements from the Employee Benefits Trust Fund/Wellness sub-account for Personnel Department salary costs of staff providing administrative support of the LIVEwell Wellness Program in the total amount of $62,684.05, inclusive of the second quarter of fiscal year 2021-22.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
(7) Benefit Provider Presentation: Optum – Presentation from Optum regarding LAwell membership utilization in the Support Plus - Employee and Family Assistance Program.
CONCLUDING ITEMS
(8) Request for Future Agenda Items
(9) Next Meeting Dates:
· February 3, 2022 – Meeting Canceled
· February 10, 2022
(10) Adjournment
JLMBC Special Meeting
INTRODUCTION
(1) Call to Order - Members of the Committee will be attending the meeting by teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 and the Governor's executive order n-15-21 (September 20, 2021).
(2) Public Comments
ACTION ITEMS
(3) Committee Report 22-01: AB 361 update and Resolution Adoption – Recommendation that the JLMBC (a) adopt the attached Resolution and determine, pursuant to Section 54953(e)(1)(B)-(C) of the California Government Code, as amended by Assembly Bill (AB) 361, that due to the ongoing COVID-19 State of Emergency (COVID Emergency) proclaimed by the Governor on March 4, 2020, conducting JLMBC meetings in person without continuing to provide a teleconference and/or videoconference option for the JLMBC members and the public, would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
CONCLUDING ITEMS
(4) Request for Future Agenda Items
(5) Next Meeting Dates:
· January 27, 2022
· February 3, 2022 – Meeting Canceled
· February 10, 2022
(6) Adjournment