TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager
SUBJECT: Annual Health Care Renewal Rates
ACTION ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider authorizing the General Manager to enter into contracts and approve renewal rates for Kaiser Permanente, Health Net, Vision Service Plan, MetLife Dental and Standard Life Insurance.
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - High-Performing Workforce
Initiative - Employee Recruitment, Training and Retention
Providing a comprehensive benefits program allows Human Resources to attract and retain a high performing workforce.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
The execution of the health care renewals is anticipated to cost $59,363,058.00 which is included in the proposed FY 2020-2021 operating budget and is a $2,538,072.00 million increase over the previous year's cost.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente is offering the District a 4.15% increase in active Union and Management employee rates for FY 2020-2021. Kaiser Permanente premiums are provided in Attachment 1.
Health Net
Health Net is offering the District a 1.67% increase in active Union and Management employee rates. Health Net premiums are provided in Attachment 2.
MetLife Dental
The District is currently self-funded for the MetLife Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Plan. There are two renewal components for a self-funded dental plan: administrative costs, which are fixed and premium funding rates which are set each year depending on average utilization of dental services. The administrative monthly fee will remain the same at $5.66 per employee and is guaranteed until July 1, 2021. Based on Alliant's Underwriting Department analysis, Alliant recommends that the District maintain current funding rates. MetLife dental premiums are provided in Attachment 3.
Vision Service Plan
The District contracts with Vision Service Plan (VSP) to provide vision benefits. The District's VSP rates will remain the same and is ...
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