LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH CENTER
File #: 17-2229    Version: 1
Type: Contract Status: Passed
File created: 6/5/2017 In control: Human Resources
On agenda: 6/19/2017 Final action: 6/19/2017
Title: Vote on a request to approve the Health and Dental Insurance Contracts for Fiscal Year 2018 and authorize the County Manager to execute the contract.
Attachments: 1. 2017 ASO Renewal Amendment County of Chatham, 2. Agent Fees Collection Agreement, 3. Dental contract FY 18, 4. Group Application, 5. Renewal Change Form

Title

Vote on a request to approve the Health and Dental Insurance Contracts for Fiscal Year 2018 and authorize the County Manager to execute the contract.

 

Abstract

Action Requested:  Renewal of insurance contracts with Delta Dental and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina

                     

Introduction & Background:  Annually, Chatham County examines its options with regard to benefit administrators for health and dental insurance.  Since 2007, Chatham County has contracted with Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina to administer our self-funded health insurance program for employees and dependents.  Staff is recommending continuing with BCBSNC for the administration of our health plan.   Renewal documents outlining changes consistent with required changes due to changes and compliance with federal law or BCBSNC policy are attached hereto and by reference made a part thereof.

 

In addition to recommendation for health insurance, staff also recommends continuing our contractual relationship with Delta Dental to provide administration of our self-funded dental plan.  Renewal contract is attached hereto and by reference made a part thereof.

                     

Discussion & Analysis: None

                     

Budgetary Impact: None

                     

Recommendation:  Approve the renewal of insurance contracts with Delta Dental and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina