HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Renewal of contract for Dental Insurance Administrator RESOLUTION NO. 16-196
RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF DENTAL INSURANCE
ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACT WITH DELTA DENTAL
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
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 it also has advantageous
contractual relationships with dental providers in Ames and throughout central Iowa,which allows
the City to realize significant discounts on services received; and,
WHEREAS,Delta Dental has a proven record of being able to administer the existing plans,
and 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, 2016, Delta Dental will charge $4.09 per covered employee
per month, which is $26,258 annually; and,
WHEREAS, this renewal represents an increase of approximately $632 or 2.5% over its
2015/16 rates, and is covered in the amounts budgeted for health insurance included in the FY
2016/17 budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that renewal of the contractor with Delta Dental of Iowa to provide administrative services for dental
benefits effective July 1, 2016, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26th day of April, 2016.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Betcher, Beatty-Hansen, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: Corrieri
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26th day of April, 2016.