Self-Funded Insurance Committee
Regular MeetingHenderson, NV · November 15, 2017
Minutes
CITY OF HENDERSON
SELF-FUNDED INSURANCE COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Tim O’Neill called the City of Henderson Self-Funded Insurance
Committee Regular meeting to order at 2:01 p.m., in the Mayor and Council
Boardroom, 4th Floor, City Hall, 240 Water Street, Henderson, Nevada.
II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL – Alysa Neilson
Alysa Neilson, Employee Benefits Manager confirmed the Self-Funded
Insurance Committee meeting had been noticed in compliance with the Open
Meeting Law by posting the Agenda three working days prior to the meeting at
City Hall, the Multigenerational Center, the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center,
Fire Station No. 86, the Nevada Public Notice Website, the City of Henderson
Website, and by mailing a copy of the Agenda to everyone appearing thereon
on the Agenda Master Mailing List.
PRESENT: Chairman Tim O’Neill
Barry Courtney
Ken Kerby
Curtis Germany (for Jennifer Fennema)
Jim McIntosh
Laura Shearin
John Day
Michael Charlton (for Dan Pentkowski)
EXCUSED: Jennifer Fennema
Dan Pentkowski
ALTERNATES: Tom Chiello
Shari Ferguson
Maria Gamboa
Jared Spangler
STAFF: Kristina Gilmore, Asst. City Attorney II
Sally Ihmels, Asst. HR Director
Tedie Jackson, CCS Reporter
Alysa Neilson, Employee Benefits Manager
Hannah Nelson, Employee Benefits Specialist
GUESTS: Shawn Adkins, GBS
Ed Winogracki, The Loomis Company
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III. PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comments presented.
IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action).
(Motion) Mr. Kerby introduced a motion to accept the agenda as
presented. The vote favoring approval was unanimous.
Chairman O’Neill declared the motion carried.
V. NEW BUSINESS
NB-1 MINUTES
SELF-FUNDED HEALTH INSURANCE COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
HUMAN RESOURCES
Self-Funded Health Insurance Committee regular meeting minutes of
September 26, 2017.
(Motion) Mr. Kerby introduced a motion to adopt the September 26, 2017,
meeting minutes as presented. The vote favoring approval was
unanimous. Chairman O’Neill declared the motion carried.
NB-2 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
HUMAN RESOURCES
City of Henderson Self-Funded Health Plan monthly financial report.
Maria Gambo, Accounting Manager, reviewed the monthly financial report,
retiree insurance subsidy, and stoploss restricted cash of October 30, 2017.
Mr. Chiello asked for a breakdown of the Retiree Insurance Subsidy to show the
number for public safety side and non-represented.
NB-3 LOOMIS MONTHLY CLAIMS REPORT
HUMAN RESOURCES
Loomis monthly claims report.
Ed Winogracki, The Loomis Company, reported the total paid claims analysis
and large claimants.
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NB-4 HEALTH PLAN OF NEVADA STATUS REPORT
HUMAN RESOURCES
Health Plan of Nevada status report.
No status report was provided.
NB-5 GALLAGHER BENEFIT SERVICES STATUS REPORT AND THIRD
QUARTER REPORT
HUMAN RESOURCES
Gallagher Benefit Services status report and third quarter report.
Shawn Adkins, GBS, reviewed the Estimated Accrued Plan Stats Report from
January 2017 through December 31, 2017, Active versus Retirees, Large Claim
Summary, Medical and RxPaid Claims, Dental Claims, Delta Dental Claims, and
Vision Claims.
Mr. Adkins reported that CVS pharmacy might be trying to buy out Aetna.
NB-6 2018 EMPLOYEE FUNDING RATES
HUMAN RESOURCES
City Self-Funded PPO and Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) with HSA
Employee Only: $92.24
Employee plus Spouse: $220.56
Employee plus child(ren): $171.02
Employee plus spouse and child(ren): $280.94
Health Plan of Nevada
Employee Only: $73.79
Employee plus Spouse: $176.45
Employee plus child(ren): $136.82
Employee plus spouse and child(ren): $224.75
Staff explained the copy of the Joint Benefits Agreement.
(Motion) Ms. Shearin introduced a motion to approve moving forward with
open enrollment for plan year 2018 using the monthly employee
funding rates agreed upon in the tentative 2018 Joint Benefit
Agreement. The vote favoring approval was unanimous.
Chairman O’Neill declared the motion carried.
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NB-7 STOP LOSS COVERAGE FOR PLAN YEAR 2018
HUMAN RESOURCES
Review various stop loss renewal options for plan year 2018 and select one
option for recommendation to City Council for approval.
Shawn Adkins, GBS, reviewed the handout out entitled Stop Loss Analysis with
two separate deductible options from three carriers. It was noted that
Berkshire Hathaway’s proposal is 7.6 percent below the proposed renewal from
the current carrier, Sun Life.
(Motion) Chairman O’Neill introduced a motion to accept the Berkshire
Hathaway Stop Loss coverage proposal for 2018, Individual
Deductible amount of $525,000; and for staff will work with
Berkshire Hathaway to prepare a contract to present to the
City Council. The vote favoring approval was unanimous.
The actual rate from Berkshire Hathaway will be presented to the Committee
members at a future meeting.
VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS
Ms. Neilson reported there was positive attendance at the open enrollment
meetings. Open enrollment closes November 30, 2017.
Chairman O’Neill reported on classes he attended at the International
Foundation of Employee Benefits conference.
VII. SET NEXT MEETING
The next meeting was scheduled for January 17, 2018, at 2:00 p.m.
The Strategic Planning meeting will be scheduled in March.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments presented.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to be discussed, Chairman O’Neill adjourned
the meeting at 2:53 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
Tedie Jackson, Official
Records Reporter
Agenda
CITY OF HENDERSON
SELF-FUNDED INSURANCE COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Mayor and Council Boardroom
2:00 PM 240 Water Street
Meeting Inquiries: (702) 267-1924 Henderson, Nevada 89015
NOTICE
Notice to persons with special needs: For those requiring special assistance or
accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, arrangements for a sign language
interpreter or services necessary for effective communication for qualified persons with
disabilities should be made as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the
scheduled event. Listening devices are available for persons with hearing impairments.
Please contact Alysa Neilson at (702) 267-1924 or TTY: 7-1-1 at least 72 hours in advance
to request a sign language interpreter. You may also submit your request by using Contact
Henderson.
The Chairman reserves the right to hear agenda items out of order, combine two or more
agenda items for consideration, remove an item from the agenda, or delay discussion
relating to an item on the agenda at any time.
In the event discussion of an agenda item raises an issue that, upon further discussion,
could result in disclosure of a person's protected health information, the Committee may,
pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 241.030(3), close the meeting upon a motion which
specifies:
a. The nature of the business to be considered; and
b. The statutory authority pursuant to which the Committee is authorized to close the
meeting.
c. Only the business identified in the motion may be discussed. The closed session
must be recorded and minutes of the closed session must be kept.
Individuals speaking on an item will be limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons for a
group will be limited to ten (10) minutes.
Backup materials for agenda items can be found in the Human Resources Department or on
the City's website at: http://henderson.siretechnologies.com/sirepub/meetresults.aspx.To
request backup materials, please contact Alysa Neilson at (702) 267-1924.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL
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III. PUBLIC COMMENT
Items discussed under Public Comment cannot be acted upon at this meeting,
but may be referred to a future agenda for consideration. Individuals speaking
on an item will be limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons for a group
will be limited to ten (10) minutes, at the discretion of the Chairman.
IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action)
V. NEW BUSINESS
NB-1 MINUTES
SELF-FUNDED HEALTH INSURANCE COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
HUMAN RESOURCES
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt
Self-Funded Health Insurance Committee regular meeting minutes of
September 26, 2017.
NB-2 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
HUMAN RESOURCES
City of Henderson Self-Funded Health Plan monthly financial report.
NB-3 LOOMIS MONTHLY CLAIMS REPORT
HUMAN RESOURCES
Loomis monthly claims report.
NB-4 HEALTH PLAN OF NEVADA STATUS REPORT
HUMAN RESOURCES
Health Plan of Nevada status report.
NB-5 GALLAGHER BENEFIT SERVICES STATUS REPORT AND THIRD
QUARTER REPORT
HUMAN RESOURCES
Gallagher Benefit Services status report and third quarter report.
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NB-6 2018 EMPLOYEE FUNDING RATES
HUMAN RESOURCES
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve moving forward with open enrollment for
plan year 2018 using the monthly employee funding rates agreed upon in
the tentative 2018 Joint Benefits Agreement.
City Self-Funded PPO and Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) with HSA
Employee Only: $92.24
Employee plus Spouse: $220.56
Employee plus child(ren): $171.02
Employee plus spouse and child(ren): $280.94
Health Plan of Nevada
Employee Only: $73.79
Employee plus Spouse: $176.45
Employee plus child(ren): $136.82
Employee plus spouse and child(ren): $224.75
NB-7 STOP LOSS COVERAGE FOR PLAN YEAR 2018
HUMAN RESOURCES
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Review various rate options for stop loss coverage
for plan year 2018 and select option to submit to City Council for approval.
Review various stop loss renewal options for plan year 2018 and select one
option for recommendation to City Council for approval.
VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS
The Chairman and Members may speak on any subject under this section of the
agenda. Chairman and Members may comment on matters including, without
limitation, future agenda items, upcoming meeting dates, and meeting
procedures. Comments made cannot be acted upon or discussed at this
meeting, but may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
VII. SET NEXT MEETING
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
Items discussed under Public Comment cannot be acted upon at this meeting,
but may be referred to a future agenda for consideration. Individuals speaking
on an item will be limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons for a group
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will be limited to ten (10) minutes, at the discretion of the Chairman.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Posted by 9:00 a.m., November 9, 2017, at the following locations:
City Hall, 240 Water Street, 1st Floor Lobbies
Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway
Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Drive
Fire Station No. 86, 1996 E. Galleria Drive
www.cityofhenderson.com
https://notice.nv.gov
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