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billing -as though it were a new bill. He was out a large sum of <br />money due to this practice. <br />Dave Sanna of Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida commented, that <br />it would be hard to get specific about that coverage. and noted that <br />he would like to go into the matter with Commissioner Macht at a <br />later time. <br />Commissioner Eggert inquired about accident care benefits and <br />wanted to know what would happen to the coverage should a covered <br />person have more than one accident. <br />Mr. McBurney explained that the coverage is "per occurrence". <br />Chairman Adams asked about the coverage for pre-existing <br />conditions and Director Baker responded that there is a 12 month <br />waiting provision for pre-existing conditions. <br />Mr. McBurney explained that if the pre-existing condition <br />provisos have been satisfied under the current plan, they will be <br />recognized under the new plan with no new waiting period. <br />Mr. Sanna confirmed that if a pre-existing condition is <br />currently covered under the County plan, Blue Cross will consider <br />that the provisions have been satisfied. <br />Chairman Adams wanted to know who would handle claims under <br />the Blue Cross plan and Director Baker stated that he would be <br />responsible for administering claims with his assistant, Ann <br />Rankin, and with the local representative, Dave Sanna. <br />Commissioner Bird asked how the County has been administering <br />claims and Director Baker advised that Acordia had a representative <br />who came to the County buildings several days a week. <br />Commissioner Bird wanted to know the bottom line as far as <br />benefits to the employees and if it would cost any more out of <br />employees' pockets. <br />Director Baker advised that employees would pay less out-of- <br />pocket and the County would also save with this new plan. <br />County Administrator Chandler stated that there would be no <br />increase to employees but there would be an increase in cost to the <br />County of about 6h% which was not projected in the figures <br />presented to the Board about 1 month ago. However, the coverage is <br />still costing less than the County was paying 3 years ago. <br />Director Baker responded to a question regarding the <br />prescription coverage and explained that if you insist on a brand <br />name, you pay for a brand name. However, if your doctor prescribes <br />a brand name, then you will be charged the price for the generic <br />substitution. <br />Chairman Adams then stated that she is disappointed the County <br />is not dealing with a local agency and recognized Ron McCall. <br />JULY 2, 1996.BO <br />2 . J <br />OK Pj <br />