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r MAR 15 1994 'F BOOK 91 Fb .n PAGE EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLAN CONSULTANT The Board reviewed the following memo dated 3/8/94: ................................................................. To: James Chandler Date: March 8, 1994 County Administrator From: Jack Price, Personnel Sub: Employee Health Plan Consultant On January 4, 1994 the Board of County Commissioners approved a contract with Siver Insurance Management Consultants who will assist in reviewing and remarketing the health care program. In reviewing their analysis, the Employee Health Plan Committee has determined that two alternative plan elements should be explored, optional Long Term Disability and supplemental Life Insurance. The cost of this additional work is $2,000, which is within the amount originally budgeted for the task. Significantly, if a pre- tax element is provided as the committee has recommended, the County will save well over double this amount in matched taxes. Thanks for your assistance. Personnel Director Jack Price explained that the two elements would not add to the County's costs because they would be optional to the employees as a payroll deduction. In response to Commissioner Eggert's request, Director Price reviewed the scope of work by Siver Insurance Management Consultants. He noted that Siver is aware of the latest trends in government and the private sector, have contacts in underwriting firms, and serve as our knowledgeable representatives in dealing with the provider community. They negotiated the preferred provider contract with Doctors' Clinic. Administrator Chandler advised that Siver helps us put out the request for proposals when we bid out the health insurance every two years, and Director Price emphasized that managed care is the overriding concept in cost savings. ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously approved $2,000 for the additional work by Siver Insurance Management Consultants. 18