Self-Funded Insurance Committee
Regular MeetingHenderson, NV · October 16, 2024
Minutes
CITY OF HENDERSON
SELF-FUNDED INSURANCE COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Nick McLemore called the City of Henderson Self-Funded Insurance
Committee meeting to order at 1:04 p.m., in the Tuscany Conference Room, 3rd
Floor, City Hall, 240 South Water Street, Henderson, Nevada 89015.
II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL
Courtney Redsull, Employee Benefits Manager, confirmed the Self-Funded
Insurance Committee meeting had been noticed in compliance with the Nevada
Open Meeting Law.
PRESENT: Chair Nick McLemore
JJ Moyes
Michael Page
Dan Pentkowski
Brooke Stream
Shawn Thibeault
Maria Gamboa
ABSENT: Christopher Aguiar (excused)
ALTERNATES: Jonathan Ufers
Michael Charlton
Charles Hedrick
Carlos McDade
ABSENT: Michael Openshaw (excused)
Carol Banks (excused)
Michael Goodwin (excused)
Rebecca Gillis (excused)
Joann Carter (excused)
Carol Banks (excused)
STAFF: Kristina Gilmore, Asst. City Attorney
Kristin Harrell, City Clerk Operations Manager
Javier Mendez, Assistant Director of Human Resources
Courtney Redsull, Employee Benefits Manager
Staci Sheaks, Deputy City Clerk
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments presented.
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IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action)
(Motion)
Member Shawn Thibeault introduced a motion to accept the agenda, as
presented.
(Vote)
The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chair Nick McLemore declared the
motion carried.
V. NEW BUSINESS
1 MINUTES
SELF-FUNDED HEALTH INSURANCE COMMITTEE
AUGUST 21, 2024
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
(Motion)
Member Shawn Thibeault introduced a motion to approve the Self-Funded
Health Insurance Committee minutes of August 21, 2024.
(Vote)
The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chair Nick McLemore declared the
motion carried.
2 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Note: This item was heard out of order, immediately following Item 3.
Maria Gamboa, Finance Director, reviewed the City of Henderson Self-Funded
Health Plan monthly financial report for August 2024, including the Retiree
Subsidy and Stop Loss Restricted Cash reports.
3 THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR MONTHLY REPORT
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Note: This item was heard out of order, immediately following Item 1.
Shawn Adkins, Gallagher Benefit Services, provided a summary of the UMR,
Inc. monthly report for August 2024, referring to the backup materials, and
highlighted the following:
Summary of Utilization by Claim Type.
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Medical Utilization by Claim Category.
Medical Enrollment by Tier and Demographic.
Dental Enrollment by Tier and Demographic.
Demographics Summary.
Customer Care Call Statistics.
4 SELF-FUNDED HEALTH PLAN RETIREE MONTHLY PREMIUM RATES FOR
PLAN YEAR 2025
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Courtney Redsull, Employee Benefits Manager, clarified that the retiree rates for
Plan Year 2025 that were previously approved by the Committee did not include
retiree basic life insurance premiums, which increase the monthly premium
rates by $3.30.
(Motion)
Member Maria Gamboa introduced a motion to implement the revised retiree
monthly premium rates for Plan Year 2025, as identified in the staff report, such
that retiree basic life insurance premium rates are included in the rates.
(Vote)
The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chair Nick McLemore declared the
motion carried.
5 PREVENTIVE PROSTATE-SPECIFIC ANTIGEN (PSA) TEST
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Courtney Redsull, Employee Benefits Manager, provided an overview of the
changes to the status of the Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) screening
previously recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force,
stating the PSA screening has been removed from the preventive service
guidelines. Ms. Redsull stated staff recommends continuing offering PSA
screenings as preventive coverage and there are no anticipated cost increases.
(Motion)
Member JJ Moyes introduced a motion to continue preventive coverage for the
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) screening test.
(Vote)
The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chair Nick McLemore declared the
motion carried.
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6 PLAN DESIGN CHANGE CONSIDERATION - TELADOC DERMATOLOGY
SERVICES
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Courtney Redsull, Employee Benefits Manager, presented a summary of this
request for a plan design change to begin covering Teladoc Dermatology
services.
A brief discussion ensued regarding benefits of offering Teladoc Dermatology
services, potential increased costs and office visits if dermatologists cannot
visualize issues virtually, and overall utilization rates of Teladoc services.
(Motion)
Chair Nick McLemore introduced a motion to implement Teladoc Dermatology
services with the standard Specialist office visit co-payment of $25.00.
(Vote)
The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chair Nick McLemore declared the
motion carried.
Chair Nick McLemore clarified his motion included an effective date of
January 1, 2025.
7 FREQUENCY OF PRESENTATION OF REQUESTS FOR PLAN DESIGN
CHANGE
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Courtney Redsull, Employee Benefits Manager, elicited feedback from the
Committee on the frequency of staff presentation to the Committee of requests
for plan design change.
Kristina Gilmore, Assistant City Attorney, clarified this item is for information and
discussion only.
A discussion ensued regarding the frequency of staff presentation of requests
for plan design change, with feedback supporting guidelines for an annual
consolidation of requests, with exceptions for emergent issues.
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8 STOP LOSS COVERAGE FOR PLAN YEAR 2025
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Shawn Adkins, Gallagher Benefit Services, provided a summary of the current
Stop Loss Deductible Plan and presented the Stop Loss Renewal Proposal
Options from Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) for Plan Year
2025. Mr. Adkins stated Gallagher Benefit Services recommends implementing
the renewal proposal for the current individual deductible of $525,000.00.
Responding to a question by Member Shawn Thibeault, Mr. Adkins clarified
none of the options increase costs to plan members.
(Motion)
Member Dan Pentkowski introduced a motion to implement Option #1 to Insure
at Current Individual Deductible of $525,000 under the BHSI Renewal Proposal
with a Single Rate of $14.56 per employee per month, a Family Rate of $51.60
per employee per month, for an estimated total annual premium of $791,800.00;
an increase of 4.81% over the current year premium.
(Vote)
The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chair Nick McLemore declared the
motion carried.
9 SELF-FUNDED HEALTH INSURANCE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2025
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
(Motion)
Member Brooke Stream introduced a motion to nominate Member Dan
Pentkowski as Chair.
(Vote)
The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chair Nick McLemore declared the
motion carried.
10 SELF-FUNDED HEALTH INSURANCE COMMITTEE VICE CHAIRMAN FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2025
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
(Motion)
Member Brooke Stream introduced a motion to nominate Member Nick
McLemore as Vice-Chair.
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(Vote)
The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chair Nick McLemore declared the
motion carried.
VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS
Shawn Adkins, Gallagher Benefit Services, provided an overview of the final
regulations from the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of
Labor, and Department of Treasury for the mental health parity testing, stating
documentation requirements for qualitative and non-qualitative testing are
unclear. Mr. Adkins requested this item be added to the next agenda.
Courtney Redsull, Employee Benefits Manager, introduced new Alternate
Member Jonathan Ufers. Ms. Redsull also congratulated Member Brooke
Stream on her upcoming retirement, and welcomed Javier Mendez, who will be
joining the Committee in her stead.
Member Brooke Stream thanked the Committee and stated she learned a lot
during her time serving.
VII. SET NEXT MEETING
The next meeting was tentatively set for Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments presented.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee, Chair Nick
McLemore adjourned the meeting at 1:58 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
/s/ Staci Sheaks
Staci Sheaks
Deputy City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF HENDERSON
SELF-FUNDED INSURANCE COMMITTEE
AGENDA
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Tuscany Conference Room
1:00 PM 240 South Water Street – 3rd Floor
Meeting Inquiries: (702) 267-1906 Henderson, Nevada 89015
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. Please contact Courtney Redsull at
(702) 267-1906 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.
Public comment will be taken at the designated Public Comment periods. Individuals 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.
The Chairman reserves the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or repetitive
comments that disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of the meeting. See
NRS 241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive conduct include, without limitation, yelling,
stamping of feet, whistles, applause, heckling, name calling, use of profanity, personal
attacks, physical intimidation, threatening use of physical force, assault, battery, or any other
acts intended to impede the meeting or infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee
members, City staff, or meeting participants.
Backup materials for agenda items can be found in the Office of the City Clerk or on the
City's website at: http://www.cityofhenderson.com. To request backup materials, please
contact Courtney Redsull at (702) 267-1906.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL
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III. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters on
the agenda. Individuals 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.
The Chairman reserves the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or
repetitive comments that disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly
conduct of the meeting. In addition, any person willfully disrupting the meeting
may be removed from the room by the presiding officer. See NRS
241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive conduct include, without limitation,
yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause, heckling, name calling, use of
profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation, threatening use of physical
force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to impede the meeting or
infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee members, City staff, or
meeting participants.
IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action)
V. NEW BUSINESS
1 MINUTES
SELF-FUNDED HEALTH INSURANCE COMMITTEE
AUGUST 21, 2024
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
Self-Funded Health Insurance Committee minutes of August 21, 2024.
2 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
For Information and Discussion Only.
City of Henderson Self-Funded Health Plan monthly financial report for August
2024.
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3 THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR MONTHLY REPORT
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
For Information and Discussion Only.
UMR, Inc. monthly report for August 2024.
4 SELF-FUNDED HEALTH PLAN RETIREE MONTHLY PREMIUM RATES FOR
PLAN YEAR 2025
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to implement the revised retiree monthly
premium rates for Plan Year 2025 as identified in the staff report such that
retiree basic life insurance premium rates are included in the rates.
Retiree rates for Plan Year 2025 that were previously approved by the
Committee did not include retiree basic life insurance premiums. Approve the
revised retiree monthly premium rates in Plan Year 2025 as presented in the
staff report.
5 PREVENTIVE PROSTATE-SPECIFIC ANTIGEN (PSA) TEST
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to continue preventive coverage for the
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) screening test as identified in the staff
report.
Discuss changes to the status of the Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) screening
previously recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force.
6 PLAN DESIGN CHANGE CONSIDERATION - TELADOC DERMATOLOGY
SERVICES
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to implement the option from the staff
report on Teladoc Dermatology Services that the Committee selects.
Consider request for plan design change to begin covering Teladoc
Dermatology services.
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7 FREQUENCY OF PRESENTATION OF REQUESTS FOR PLAN DESIGN
CHANGE
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
For Information and Discussion Only.
Discuss frequency of staff presentation to Committee of requests for plan
design change.
8 STOP LOSS COVERAGE FOR PLAN YEAR 2025
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to implement the Stop Loss Renewal
option for Plan Year 2025 from the staff report that Committee selects.
Review and consider Stop Loss Renewal Proposal Options from Berkshire
Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) for Plan Year 2025.
9 SELF-FUNDED HEALTH INSURANCE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2025
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Elect Committee chairman for Calendar Year 2025.
Take nominations and elect the Committee chairman for Calendar Year 2025.
10 SELF-FUNDED HEALTH INSURANCE COMMITTEE VICE CHAIRMAN FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2025
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Elect Committee vice chairman for Calendar Year
2025.
Take nominations and elect the Committee vice chairman for Calendar Year
2025.
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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 this Public Comment period cannot be acted upon at this
meeting, but may be referred to a future agenda for consideration. Individuals
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. The Chairman reserves
the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or repetitive comments that
disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of the meeting. In
addition, any person willfully disrupting the meeting may be removed from the
room by the presiding officer. See NRS 241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive
conduct include, without limitation, yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause,
heckling, name calling, use of profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation,
threatening use of physical force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to
impede the meeting or infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee
members, City staff, or meeting participants.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Posted not later than 9:00 a.m. of the third working day before the meeting, at the following locations:
City Hall, 240 South Water Street
www.cityofhenderson.com
https://notice.nv.gov
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