File #: O-261-23    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Approved
File created: 4/28/2023 In control: Human Resources Department
On agenda: 5/16/2023 Final action: 5/16/2023
Title: Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield for the provision of specific stop loss insurance services for a term of one (1) year; authorizing the expenditure of funds; and declaring an emergency.
Attachments: 1. Memo, 2. Audio: City Council 5/16/2023
Label
Stop Loss Insurance - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Human Resources
Victoria Coleman (x1503)
Revised

Title
Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield for the provision of specific stop loss insurance services for a term of one (1) year; authorizing the expenditure of funds; and declaring an emergency.

Body
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The City of Toledo's Department of Human Resources sought competitive proposals regarding stop loss insurance services related to hospitalization, surgical-medical, major medical, and medical management services for City of Toledo employees from March 3, 2023 to April 4, 2023. Two (2) proposals were submitted. The Department of Human Resources, in consultation with McGohan Brabender, the City's Benefits Consultant, reviewed the proposals and recommend that Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield's proposal be accepted for a one (1) year contract beginning June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024. It is estimated the cost of the coverage will be approximately $746,000.00 for a one (1) year period.

Summary
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by Council of the City of Toledo:

SECTION 1. That the Mayor is authorized to enter into agreement with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to provide stop loss insurance services. Such Agreement shall contain terms and conditions deemed proper and requisite according to the Director of Law and Director of Human Resources.

SECTION 2. That expenditure of funds in amount necessary for the maintenance of the stop loss insurance services is authorized from the Healthcare Internal Service Fund Account Code 7083-17100-1156001STDSTD.

SECTION 3. That the Director of Finance is authorized to draw warrant or warrants against the account code in Section 2 in payment of the authorized obligations upon presentation of proper voucher or vouchers.

SECTION 4. That this Ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall be ...

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