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AGENDA ITEM REVIEW FORM |
4.A.
Special Employee Benefit Trust Board Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 04/23/2025
- Department Head:
- Adela Cortez
- Submitted By:
- Maria Barajas Gutierrez, Human Resources Coordinator, Human Resources Department
ITEM:
Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding the Employees' Health Benefits Plan Renewal and Premium increase. (Executive Advisors)
SUMMARY:
Executive Advisors are recommending to the Board of Trustees to partially pass the increased cost to employees, noting that employee premium contributions have remained unchanged for the past eight years. (see attachment #1). The employees' contribution will increase by $252,000, making the employees' total contribution $670,000. The City's contribution will increase by $797,000, making the employer's total contribution $3.7 million.
Additionally, the City is recommending expanding the dental coverage to include dental implants, to be classified as major services under the plan. The proposed coverage will have:
Additionally, the City is recommending expanding the dental coverage to include dental implants, to be classified as major services under the plan. The proposed coverage will have:
- 50% coverage for major services after the deductible
- $25 individual deductible
- $2,250 annual maximum benefit per person (including replacements and all dental services)
- Pre-authorization required for all major services
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE TO APPROVE A 31.96% INCREASE TO PREMIUMS AND RECOMMEND CITY COUNCIL TO ALLOCATE $3.7 MILLION TO THE TRUST FOR FY 2025-2026.
I MOVE TO EXPAND DENTAL COVERAGE TO INCLUDE DENTAL IMPLANTS AS A MAJOR DENTAL SERVICE.