HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Renewal of Administrative Services Agreement with Delta Dental of Iowa RESOLUTION NO. 15-247
RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA FOR DENTAL BENEFITS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,for many years,the City has contracted with Delta Dental of Iowa to administer
the Dental Insurance benefits approved by City Council for City employees and their families; and,
WHEREAS, over the past several years,Delta has provided good customer service and has
had a commendable record of accurate and timely claim payment; and,
WHEREAS,Delta also has advantageous contractual relationships with dental providers in
Ames and throughout Iowa, which allows the City to receive significant discounts on services
received,and Delta has a proven record of being able to administer the City's existing dental plans;
and,
WHEREAS,Delta has also been a willing and capable partner in our efforts to improve the
health status of employees and their families through quality programs; and,
WHEREAS, effective July 1, 2015, Delta Dental will charge $3.94 per covered employee
per month, or an estimated $25,626 annually; and,
WHEREAS,this is an increase of approximately$854 or 3.4%over their 2014/15 rates,and
this increase was anticipated when the budget for health insurance was developed for the FY 2015/16
budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the renewal proposal from Delta Dental of Iowa to provide administrative services for dental
benefits for the period from July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28th day of April, 2015.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28th day of April, 2015.