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Since that time there have been meetings and discussions between <br />our low responsive bidders, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and O'Neil, Lee <br />and West and they have come to an agreement/ arrangement whereby <br />local representation would be provided by McCall Agency, who would <br />be handling all our local claims and processings, etc. That does <br />not affect the bottom line on cost or any of the bid that has been <br />submitted to us; it was an arrangement/agreement after the parties <br />got together. <br />Commissioner Eggert reported that she has continued to get <br />comments and questions about it. There has been a flurry of fear <br />that a lot of our doctors were dropping Blue Cross/Blue Shield but <br />she understood Personnel Director Ron Baker found that was not <br />accurate. <br />Director Baker responded affirmatively. We found, if <br />anything, the network is getting larger. <br />Chairman Adams asked how that was verified, and Director Baker <br />explained that he had a number of staff call the doctors in <br />question. <br />Chairman Adams advised that she was out of town most of the <br />week but did have an opportunity to get the list of 70-90 people <br />who were to receive rfps. However, she understood that only 40 <br />packets were sent out. <br />Addressing Mr. McBurney, representative of Siver Insurance <br />Consultants, Chairman Adams stated that she was a bit alarmed to <br />understand that he had recommended some of the people to receive <br />packets. She asked Mr. McBurney for clarification on how his role <br />as consultant provides for that, adding that she noticed that one <br />of them was O'Neil and West. <br />Robert McBurney, Siver Insurance Consultants, advised that in <br />some instances, they are asked to review the proposed list to <br />determine any significant omissions and they were asked to do so in <br />this case. <br />Chairman Adams felt this is an ethical violation and found it <br />disturbing. She expressed her uncertainty that the employees' <br />interests were taken to heart. <br />Chairman Adams commented that the last time the insurance was <br />changed, the County saved a lot of money but the employees were not <br />satisfied and they are not comfortable with doing so again. She <br />would like to see more input from employees and to be certain their <br />best interests are being protected. She did not feel that it was <br />necessary to go ahead until that input could be obtained. <br />JULY 169 29 1996 Boor, 98 F,1GF 559 <br />