HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract renewal with Wellmark BCBS RESOLUTION NO. 11-188
RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF CONTRACT
FOR HEALTH INSURANCE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,seven years ago,the City sought alternative bids for administrative services and
excess coverage for our self-insured health and pharmacy programs; and,
WHEREAS, the City added requirements developed by an internal Health Insurance Team
whose final report and recommendations served as the basis for the Request for Proposal(RFP)that
yielded three quotations; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council subsequently approved award of the administrative services
and excess coverage to Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa; and,
WHEREAS, over the past seven years,Wellmark has provided good customer service and
has had a commendable record of accurate and timely claim payment, and added to this is the fact
that it has a proven record of being able to administer the existing plans, and has been a willing and
capable partner in our efforts to improve the health status of employees and their families through
quality programs and exceptional service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the renewal of contract with Wellmark for health administrative services,specific and aggregate
excess insurance,and access fees for benefits effective from July 1,2011,to June 30,2012,is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26`" day of April, 2011.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayo
Introduced by: Davis
Seconded by: Mahayni
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman,Mahayni, Larson, Orazem, Wacha
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26th day of April, 2011.