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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Rescision of John Deere Health Plan RESOLUTION NO.03-250 RESOLUTION RESCINDING ACTION NAMING JOHN DEERE HEALTH PLAN AS THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE CITY OF AMES WHEREAS, on May 27, 2003, the City Council approved John Deere Health Plan(JDHP) as the third-party administrator of the City's health plan; and, WHEREAS,although there was a verbal agreement as to the duties of the parties,the actual written agreements had not been executed and signed by the parties; and, WHEREAS, since the approval by Council, there have been several unresolved issues that have arisen concerning the administration of the plans and provider networks that have been put together by John Deere; and, WHEREAS,staff has had numerous meetings and discussions with JDHP personnel concerning its compliance with the issues raised, and it had indicated that it would be able to find solutions by June 16, 2003; and, WHEREAS,on that date JDHP indicated to staff that it woul d be unable to find mutually satisfactory solutions to the unresolved issues; and, WHEREAS, staff has determined that JDHP's claims processing systems would prevent it from administering our current benefit plans in a reliable and efficient manner; and, WHEREAS,another issue that proved more difficult than originally expected was the development of a health care provider pool that was reasonably similar to the provider pool offered by Wellmark; and, WHEREAS,given the importance of quality of care and customer satisfaction,City Administration is rescinding its recommendation that the City contract with John Deere Health Plan for this coming year and, instead, continue the current contract with Wellmark. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa, that the action naming John Deere Health Plan as the third-party administrator of the City's health plan is hereby rescinded. ADOPTED THIS 24ffi day of June,2003. Diane R.Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor Introduced by: Goodhue Seconded by: Wirth Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue,Mahayni,Vegge,Wirth Voting nay: None Absent: Hoffman Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24th of June,2003.