TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Human Resources
Cathryn Laird
425-556-2125
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Human Resources
Nicole Bruce
Benefits Program Manager
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Adoption of a Resolution for RedMed Plan Changes for 2026
a. Resolution No. 1610: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Adopting a Revised Summary Plan Description for the City of Redmond Self-Insured Medical Plan
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The Red-Med Plan is the self-insured medical plan that is provided by the City for employees, spouses, state registered domestic partners, and eligible dependents. Periodically, the City's third-party administrator and broker recommend plan changes. In addition to ensuring that the Plan is legally compliant, these recommendations address evolving treatment options and protocols, as well as other issues and benefit clarifications that these parties deem necessary. Proposed changes in benefits are reviewed and discussed with the Employee Benefits Advisory Committee (EBAC) and any recommendations will be brought forward to Council for their approval. The changes that are being considered for 2026 are outlined in Exhibit 1 - 2026 Plan Change Summary.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Any changes to Red-Med benefits are incorporated into a Summary Plan Description, which is the definitive description of the benefits that are covered by Red-Med. The Summary Plan Description for the Self-Insured Employee Health Benefits Plan, was adopted by Resolution No. 913 and last amended by Resolution No. 1589.
* Required:
The City of Redmond Personnel Manual, Section 1.40, requires Council approval of changes in the medical plan that add or delete benefits to employees.
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
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