INTRODUCTION
(1) Call to Order
(2) Public Comments
ACTION ITEMS
(3) Minutes – Recommendation to approve minutes of the August 1, 2024 and October 3, 2024 regular meetings and the May 16, 2024 and August 14, 2024 special meetings.
(4) Committee Report 25-03: Employee Benefits Trust Fund Staffing Reimbursements Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2024-25 – 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 $155,743.65 inclusive of the second quarter of fiscal year 2024-25; 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 $91,709.08 inclusive of the second quarter of fiscal year 2024-25.
(5) Committee Report 25-04: Disability Insurance Contract extension – That the JLMBC recommend to the General Manager Personnel Department the extension of the term of Contract No C-134116 with the Standard Insurance Company for Disability Insurance Services for the City of Los Angeles’ LAwell Benefits Program, for two additional years through December 31, 2027, subject to City Council approval.
(6) Committee Report 25-05: Wildfire Impacted Employees – That the JLMBC consider a temporary suspension of LAwell eligibility rules regarding compensated hours for employees directly impacted by recent wildfires.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
(7) Benefit Provider Presentation – Presentation from Anthem regarding utilization of healthcare, trends, and high cost claims for LAwell members.
(8) Committee Report 25-06: Report back on Medical Request For Proposal (RFP) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) – Report discussing the current status of the Medical RFP, further discussion on options asked in the RFP and potential next steps in pursuing them, and discussion on ability and options to pursue a HSA if determined as a result of the RFP.
(9) Medical RFP Education Presentation - Part two of a multiple part presentation from Keenan and Associates covering health insurance plan basics
(10) Committee Report 25-07: Plan Change and Procurement Update Reports – Introduction of two standing reports which will be brought to the JLMBC to provide updates moving forward.
CONCLUDING ITEMS
(11) Request for Future Agenda Items
(12) Next Regular Meeting Dates:
● March 6, 2025 – Regular Meeting (In-Person with live broadcast/teleconference option for participation from the public)
● April 3, 2025 – Regular Meeting (In-Person with live broadcast/teleconference option for participation from the public)