HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Renewal of health insurance RESOLUTION NO. 01-283
RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF HEALTH CARE
ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,the contract for administrative and excess insurance with Wellmark Blue Cross
&Blue Shield of Iowa will expire on June 30, 2001; and,
WHEREAS,the agreement covers claims administration,specific and aggregate reinsurance,
and network access fees; and,
WHEREAS, the renewal quotes are about 13% over the initial budget estimate; and,
WHEREAS,this increased cost has caused staff to increase the rate for single coverage 19%
and the rate for family coverage 12%.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the proposal from Wellmark for administrative excess insurance and access charges in an
estimated amount of$457,735 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26th day of June, 2001.
Diane R.Voss,City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor
Introduced by: Goodhue
Seconded by: Cross
Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: Quirmbach
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26th day of June, 2001.