Item Coversheet

Board Action Request
22-0361

Item Description:
Amd 2 to Agmt A177398 with HealthPartners, Inc. for the provision of dental insurance third party administration of a voluntary group dental plan for county employees and their eligible dependents, ext end date to 12/31/23
Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 2 to Agreement A177398 with HealthPartners, Inc. for the provision of dental insurance third party administration of a voluntary group dental plan for county employees and their eligible dependents be approved, extending the contract period through December 31, 2023; that the 2023 administrative rates be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed. 

Background:

The county has contracted with HealthPartners, Inc. since January 1, 2015 to provide dental insurance third party administration for a voluntary dental plan. Starting January 1, 2018, the county contributed 40% to dental premiums for non­union employees. In 2019, county dental contributions were extended to union employees who do not have dental coverage through their unions.

 

Dental premiums for the employee and employer contribution will not change for the 2023 plan year. Retired employees do not receive a county contribution. The 2023 administrative fee from Health Partners will increase to $2.59 per member per month from $2.52.

 

Plan participation as of June 2022:

Total Membership*: 13157

 

*Includes employee, COBRA continuants, retirees and their dependents.

Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
2023 premiums - no change from 20229/9/2022Backup Material