MEMO TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor John Marchione
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Adoption of a Resolution for the Benefits and Wellness Recommended Plan Changes for 2020
a. RESOLUTION NO. 1524: A Resolution Adopting a Revised Summary Plan Description for the City of Redmond Self-Insured Medical Plan
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Approve Attachment A, a proposed resolution supporting amendment of the Red-Med Plan incorporating the proposed benefit recommendations; and authorize and direct the Mayor to implement these changes including the execution of any contracts and agreements to do so.
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II. DEPARTMENT CONTACTS
Cathryn Laird, Human Resources Director 425-556-2125
Nicole Bruce, Interim Human Resources Program Manager 425-556-2124
III. DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND
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. A third-party administrator and a healthcare broker assist with management and administration of the plan. 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.
Periodically, the City's third-party administrator, pharmacy benefits manager, 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. When these recommendations modify benefits, they are reviewed with Council and approval is obtained. These changes are negotiated with bargaining units before they are incorporated into the Summary Plan Description as plan amendments.
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 approva...
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