07/24/2012 Resolutions 2012-197 RESOLUTION 2012-197
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
Regulations and federal regulations; and
WHEREAS, a Health Insurance Committee consisting of union, non-
union, management and non-management employees, along with the Human Resources
Director, the Finance Director, and the Attorney/Purchasing Agent met and reviewed
plan changes; and
WHEREAS, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska has been selected by
the health insurance committee to serve as the Third Party Administrator for the City's
health insurance plan; and
WHEREAS, the reinsurance coverage and administration of the plan is
provided under a contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska. COBRA
administration will be provided by Discovery Benefits, Inc. The broker is Strong
Financial Resources, and the current agreement with Healthways will be covered under
the Bluepartners Program agreement and;
WHEREAS, contracts are necessary for the provision of such services and
associated stop loss coverage; and
WHEREAS, a Business Associate Agreement, an Administrative Service
Agreement and a Bluepartners Program Agreement will be entered into with Blue Cross
and Blue Shield of Nebraska; and a Business Associate Agreement and an Administrative
Service Agreement will be entered into with Discovery Benefits, Inc., and a Health
Insurance Broker Contract will be entered into with Strong Financial Resources, for the
aforementioned contracts for insurance services;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the contracts with
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Discovery Benefits, Inc., Strong Financial
Resources and Bluepartners Program for the administration of health insurance, COBRA
administration, broker services and wellness program as set out by the contracts is hereby
approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, July 24, 2012.
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Apr av`cek, ayor
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk