HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Renewal of Administrative Services Agreement with Delta Dental of Iowa RESOLUTION NO. 23-329
RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA
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 the 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 City to realize significant
discounts on services received. Delta 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, for FY 2023/24, Delta Dental is estimating the City's annual claims to be
$435,126. Compared to the FY 2022/23 contract, fixed fees proposed by Delta Dental for contract
administration in FY 2023/24 will increase from$4.99 per contract to $5.14 per contract, or 3.0%;
and,
WHEREAS,the total projected annual expenses for dental,inclusive of claims and contract
administration, is $468,680 for FY 2023/24. The adopted FY 2023/24 City budget contains
sufficient funding in the health insurance program for these expenses.
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, 2023, through June 30, 2024, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13t' day of June, 2023.
Renee hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Rollins
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: Junck
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13th day of June, 2023.