File #: RES-12:198    Version: 1 Name: Contract with BlueCross BlueShield for city employee health insurance coverage
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 10/31/2012 In control: Finance & Administration Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 11/20/2012
Title: A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT INSURANCE CONTRACTS FROM ARKANSAS BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD TO PROVIDE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES FOR 2013
Sponsors: Mayor's Office, Human Resources
Indexes: Contract, Employee benefits
Attachments: 1. Airport, 2. COJ, 3. Library, 4. JURH, 5. COJ Medipac Supp
Related files: CON-011
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A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT INSURANCE CONTRACTS FROM ARKANSAS BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD TO PROVIDE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES FOR 2013
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WHEREAS, The City of Jonesboro offers Medical Insurance for employees; and
WHEREAS, The City of Jonesboro bid out health insurance for 2011
WHEREAS, The City of Jonesboro has the authority to renew these policies with the current carriers for a period of up to two years following the bid year
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Jonesboro, that
SECTION 1.      The Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield contract shall be renewed with a 2% increase in premiums. Single coverage will be $327.60 per month and $703.82 for family coverage. The city will pay 73.5% of the premium for both single and family coverage.
SECTION  2:   The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such documents as are necessary to effectuate these contracts between the City of Jonesboro and Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 20th day of November, 2012.