07/24/2007 Resolutions 2007-176RESOLUTION 2007-176
WHEREAS, the City subscribes to health insurance for its employees and other eligible
participants, as authorized by the City of Grand Island Personnel Rules and federal regulation; and
WHEREAS, on June 27, 2006, by Resolution 2006-183, the City of Grand Island approved a
contract with Mutual of Omaha for the administration of the health and dental insurance coverage; and
WHEREAS, the Health Insurance Committee for the city has reviewed claim activities and is
recommending the following revisions be made to the city's health plan:
• Move deductibles: In Network from $200/$400 to $300/$600
Out of Network from $400/$800 to $600/$1200
• Move Out of Pocket: In Network from $1200/$2400 to $1300/$2600
Out of Network from $1900/$3 800 to $2100/$4200
• Change co-pays for prescription drugs from $15/$20/$35 to $15/$25/$40. A fourth tier for specialty
drugs shall carry a $50 co-pay.
• Payroll deductions shall occur for each of the 26 pay periods instead of 24 pay periods.
• Reduce from four to three levels of coverage, including single; 2/4; and family.
• Monthly premiums shall increase by 10% with employee shares increasing to 15% for all three
levels of coverage; Single - $409.54; 2/4 - $864.16; and, Family - $1,264.88. Employees' share may
be altered by labor agreement.
• Infertility coverage shall be three courses of treatment instead of six.
• Inclusion of "myhealthIQ" formal wellness program with a $35 per month reduction ofpremium for
employees who successfully participate in the plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the city's health and dental is hereby amended to reflect the
revisions set out above.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute
such amendment on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on July 24, 2007.
Margaret Horn dy, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form
July 23, 2007 • City Attorney