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I <br /> i <br /> CONSENT <br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> TO: Joseph Baird, County Administrator <br /> FROM: Colleen Peterson, Human Resources Manager <br /> DATE: September 15, 2015 <br /> SUBJECT: Authorize County Administrator to Execute the BlueMedicare Group Master <br /> Agreement <br /> Staff seeks approval for the County Administrator to execute the BlueMedicare Group Master <br /> Agreement at the September 22, 2015 regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. <br /> Background <br /> The BlueMedicare Advantage Plan was first offered to retirees in 2008. The County currently has <br /> three retirees who participate in the BlueMedicare Advantage Plan. Effective October 1, 2015, the <br /> premium will decrease from $379.99 to $319.92 per month, which is a savings of$60.07 per month. <br /> The BlueMedicare Group Master Agreement describes the rights and obligations which Indian River <br /> County and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc., have with respect to the group Medicare <br /> Advantage Plan coverage to be provided to covered retirees and covered dependents. In exchange for <br /> payment of premium, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc., agrees to provide the coverage <br /> and/or benefits specified in the Evidence of Coverage for the BlueMedicare Advantage Plan. <br /> Recommendation <br /> Staff recommends that the Board authorize the County Administrator to execute the BlueMedicare <br /> Group Master Agreement. <br /> ATTACHMENTS: BlueMedicare Group Master Agreement and Summary of Coverage for the <br /> BlueMedicare Advantage Plan. <br /> APPROVED FOR AGENDA: <br /> i <br /> oseph . Baird, County Administrator Date <br /> /4 <br /> Approval Date <br /> Admin. <br /> Le al <br /> Budget <br /> De t. <br /> Risk Mgmt. ' <br /> 90 <br />