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A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT INSURANCE PROPOSALS FROM BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD AND DELTA DENTAL TO PROVIDE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
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WHEREAS, The City of Jonesboro offers Medical and Dental Insurance for employees; and
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;
1. The Arkansas Blue Cross, Blue Shield contract shall be renewed with a 3% decrease in premiums. Single coverage will be $316.43 per month and $679.82 for family coverage. The city will pay 70% of the premium for both single and family coverage.
2. The Delta Dental contract shall be renewed with a 2% decrease in premiums. Single coverage will be $22.19 per month and $70.70 for family coverage. The city will provide single coverage for all full time employees and elected officials and if family coverage is desired the employee will pay $48.51.
3. The Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield contract for medipak supplement health insurance pharmacy benefit shall be renewed at a rate of $78.08 being offered only to elected officials who has completed a minimum of twenty years of continuous service with the City of Jonesboro. The city will pay 25% of the premium.
The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute such documents as are necessary to effectuate these contracts between the City of Jonesboro and Arkansas Blue Cross, Blue Shield and Delta Dental.
PASSED and ADOPTED the 17th day of November, 2009.