HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Wellmark - Health Insurance Administrator RESOLUTION NO. 04-180
RESOLUTION APPROVING WELLMARK
AS HEALTH INSURANCE ADMINISTRATOR
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, staff sought alternative bids for administrative services and excess coverages
for our self-insured health and pharmacy programs, and added this year were requirements
developed by the Health Insurance Team and issued in its final report of September 2003; and,
WHEREAS, the following is a summarization of the"keep"elements of the recommenda-
tions: Formulary usage program; restrict pharmacy providers; change to three-tier drug program;
individualize health promotion;integrated health promotion;education;offer new cost containment
health plan; adjust dental benefits; medical insurance request for proposal; and,
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposals (RFP) was sent to seven potential third-party
administrators, and three submitted a written quotation; and,
WHEREAS, staff met at least once with each carrier to review its particular program; and,
WHEREAS,Wellmark is the incumbent health insurance administrator,and it has provided
above-average customer service and an outstanding record on accurate and timely claim payment;
and,
WHEREAS, the financial information on fixed costs and expected claims again favors
Wellmark.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the proposal from Wellmark for administrative services, specific and aggregate excess
insurance, and access fees is hereby approved subject to negotiations on certain contractual issues
and staff analysis of excessive insurance levels and other rate items.
ADOPTED THIS 27th day of April, 2004.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodhue
Seconded by: Cross
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27th day of April, 2004.