HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Renewal of Administrative Services Agreement with Delta Dental of Iowa RESOLUTION NO. 17-205
RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA
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,
WHEREAS, Delta Dental also has advantageous contractual relationships with dental
providers in Ames and throughout central Iowa, which allows the C ity to realize significant
discounts on services received; and,
WHEREAS, Delta has a proven record of being able to administer the existing plans, and
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, 2017, Delta Dental's fixed fees will increase from $4.09 per
contract to $4.24 per contract, or 3.66%from 2016/17 to FY 2017/18; and,
WHEREAS, the total projected annual dental coverage expense of$409,296, which includes
both claims and this administration fee, is covered in the amounts budgeted for health insurance in
the FY 2017/18 budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that renewal of the Administrative Services Agreement with Delta Dental of Iowa for dental benefits
effective July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 25" day of April, 2017.
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Diane R Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 251h day of April, 2017.