HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Self-Insured Medical Plan with Wellmark for FY 2000/01 RESOLUTION NO. 00-248
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSAL FROM WELLMARK FOR
A SELF-INSURED MEDICAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/01
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the costs associated with the overall health care program provided to City
employees includes five components: medical insurance, prescription drug insurance, dental
insurance, wellness programs, and the Risk Manager's administrative account; and,
WHEREAS,over the last five fiscal years,the City of Ames has enjoyed significant stability
in its health insurance program primarily due to the fact that the City negotiated a fully insured
medical program; and,
WHEREAS,when developing the budget for 2000/01, it became increasingly clear to staff
that the fully insured rates would likely increase at the conclusion of the current agreement since a
record number of claims was received; and,
WHEREAS,staff sent a Request for Proposals to 11 identifiable markets for health insurance
in the state of Iowa; and,
WHEREAS,based on an extensive analysis,Wellmark offered the best proposal in terms of
quality and service factors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that an administrative service agreement with Wellmark for a self-insured medical plan is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of May, 2000.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Cross
Seconded by: Goodhue
Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23rd day of May, 2000.