JLMBC Special Meeting
INTRODUCTION
(1) Call to Order - Members of the Committee will be attending the meeting by teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 and the Governor's executive order n-15-21 (September 20, 2021).
(2) Public Comments
ACTION ITEMS
ACTION ITEMS
(3) Committee Report 22-30: Determination Regarding Teleconferencing Option for JLMBC Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 - Recommendation that the JLMBC adopt the attached Resolution and find, pursuant to Section 54953(e)(1)(B)-(C) of the California Government Code, as amended by Assembly Bill (AB) 361, that due to the ongoing COVID-19 State of Emergency (COVID Emergency) proclaimed by the Governor on March 4, 2020, conducting JLMBC meetings in person without continuing to provide a teleconference and/or videoconference option for the JLMBC
(4) Committee Report 22-31: LAwell Program 2023 Service Provider Renewals and 2023 Plan Adoption - Recommendation that the JLMBC take the following actions:
A. Health Plan Services Request for Proposals Negotiation Results - Receive and file the results of negotiation with the successful proposers: Anthem Blue Cross and Kaiser Permanente.
B. Annual Service Provider Renewals – Recommend to the Personnel Department General Manager approval of 2023 renewals for all LAwell Program benefit service providers as follows:
(1) Kaiser Permanente (Kaiser) for 2023 renewal of the Staff Model Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) (7.5% increase).
(2) Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) for 2023 renewal of the Preferred Provider Option (PPO) (10.9% increase), Narrow Network HMO (10.9% increase), Full Network HMO (10.9% increase), and Vivity HMO (10.9% increase) plans.
(3) Delta Dental (Delta) for 2023 renewal of the Dental PPO (-1.75% decrease), HMO (no premium change), and Preventive (-1.75% decrease) plans.
(4) EyeMed for 2023 renewal of the Vision Plan (no premium change).
(5) The Standard for 2023 renewal of Life: base benefit and dependent child benefit (no premium change), Life: additional buy up and dependent spouse benefit (-9% decrease), Disability: short-term benefit (-6% decrease), Disability: long-term benefit (no premium change), and AD&D (no premium change) plans.
(6) Optum for 2023 renewal of the Support Plus - Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) (3.3% rate increase).
(7) WageWorks for 2023 renewal of Tax-Advantaged Spending Accounts (no premium change).
C. Program Design Changes – Approve the following recommended Program Design Changes from staff for Plan Year 2023:
(1) Basic Disability Insurance – Increase the monthly basic disability maximum benefit amount by $71 from $3,559 to $3,630.
(2) Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (HFSA) – Increase the annual maximum contribution for the HFSA by $100 from $2,750 to $2,850.
D. Projected Benefits Expenditures 2023 – Receive and file information regarding projected LAwell Program expenditures for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
E. Adoption of 2023 LAwell Program – Request that the Personnel Department transmit a report from the JLMBC Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson to the City Council for recommended adoption of the 2023 LAwell Program.
CONCLUDING ITEMS
(5) Request for Future Agenda Items
(6) Next Meeting Dates:
July 7, 2022 – Regular Meeting
August 4, 2022 – Regular Meeting
(7) Adjournment
JLMBC Special Meeting
INTRODUCTION
(1) Call to Order - Members of the Committee will be attending the meeting by teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 and the Governor's executive order n-15-21 (September 20, 2021).
(2) Public Comments
ACTION ITEMS
(a) Receive and file the results of the negotiation with the successful proposer under section 7.1 of the LAwell Civilian Employee Benefits Program (LAwell Program) Network Plans and Staff Model Request for Proposals together with an analysis of the negotiations from the Health Plan Services Review Committee.
(b) Recommend to the General Manager of the Personnel Department that Anthem Blue Cross, based on the results of the pre-award negotiation, be selected as the provider of the LAwell Program’s PPO, HMO Full Network, HMO Narrow Network, and HMO Regional Network (Vivity) plan options for a two-year contract beginning January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024 with an option for up to three additional one-year terms, pending successful award and execution
(c) Recommend to the General Manager of the Personnel Department that Kaiser Permanente based on the results of the pre-award negotiation, be selected as the provider of the LAwell Program’s Staff Model HMO plan option for a two-year contract beginning January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024 with an option for up to three additional one-year terms, pending successful award and execution.
CONCLUDING ITEMS
(4) Request for Future Agenda Items
(5) Next Meeting Dates:
June 16, 2022 – Special Meeting
July 7, 2022 – Regular Meeting
August 4, 2022 – Regular Meeting
(6) Adjournment
JLMBC Regular Meeting
INTRODUCTION
(1) Call to Order - Members of the Committee will be attending the meeting by teleconference pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 and the Governor's executive order n-15-21 (September 20, 2021).
(2) Public Comments
ACTION ITEMS
(3) Minutes - Recommendation to approve minutes of the April 7, 2022 and May 5, 2022 Regular Meetings.
(4) Committee Report 22-26: Determination Regarding Teleconferencing Option for JLMBC Meetings Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 - Recommendation that the JLMBC adopt the attached Resolution and find, pursuant to Section 54953(e)(1)(B)-(C) of the California Government Code, as amended by Assembly Bill (AB) 361, that due to the ongoing COVID-19 State of Emergency (COVID Emergency) proclaimed by the Governor on March 4, 2020, conducting JLMBC meetings in person without continuing to provide a teleconference and/or videoconference option for the JLMBC members and the public, would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.
(5) Committee Report 22-27: Employee Benefits Trust Fund Staffing Reimbursements Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2021-22 - Recommendation that the JLMBC approve (a) reimbursements from the Employee Benefits Trust Fund for Personnel Department salary costs of staff providing administrative support of the LAwell Program in the total amount of $148,764.65, inclusive of the third quarter of fiscal year 2021-22 and prior quarter adjustments; and (b) reimbursements from the Employee Benefits Trust Fund/Wellness sub-account for Personnel Department salary costs of staff providing administrative support of the LIVEwell Wellness Program in the total amount of $64,297.67, inclusive of the third quarter of fiscal year 2021-22 and prior quarter adjustments.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
(6) Committee Report 22-28: LIVEwell Program Update – Report regarding LIVEwell Program activities and updates for April 2022.
CONCLUDING ITEMS
(7) Request for Future Agenda Items
(8) Next Meeting Dates:
June 16, 2022 – Special Meeting
July 7, 2022 – Regular Meeting
(9) Adjournment