Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding the proposed employee benefit rates and contributions. (Susan Posada, Benefits Consultant and Olivia Jenkins, Human Resources Manager)

Stop Loss Renewal Offer provides two options, 1) $50,000 and 2) $75,000, staff recommends to remain with option 1 at $50,000.
Proposed changes to the plan are to Rehabilitation Services, allowing for a $30 copay and include 60 visits instead of the 20% deductible to encourage employees to seek rehab services.  Also, increase in annual out of pocket maximums both in the U.S. as well as in Mexico Medical plan.
SIARMED Dental decrease in copay for the basic dental services to encourage preventive dental care per schedule.
Rate increase of 5% for medical and 3% for dental plans.  The trend shows an overall 10% increase in medical costs; however, the city's trust stability is good and last year claims have maintained a stable trend.
The proposed changes have been reviewed, and it would be up to board's discretion to determine if the rate increase should be absorbed by Employee Trust Fund or be passed on to the employees.  Currently, the employer's contribution is 76.19%, and employees' contribution is 23.81%.  If the increase is passed on to the employees for U.S./Mexico it would be an additional $14.98 for Employee plus Spouse or Children, $22.91 Family.  Mexico only would increase be $5.46 for Employee plus Spouse or Children and $7.97 Family.

A. I MOVE TO APPROVE STOP LOSS RENEWAL TO REMAIN AT $50,000

B. I MOVE TO CHANGE THE REHABILITATION SERVICES FROM 20% DEDUCTIBLE TO $30 COPAY, SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATE CITY COUNCIL ACTION.

C. I MOVE TO DECREASE SIARMED DENTAL COPAY TO __________ ,SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATE CITY COUNCIL ACTION.

D. I MOVE TO INCREASE 5% FOR THE MEDICAL PLAN AND 3% FOR THE DENTAL PLAN, SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATE CITY COUNCIL ACTION.