HomeMy WebLinkAboutSR - C26830 - Vision BenefitsCITY OF PALM DESERT
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: Request for approval of Contract No. C 26830 with Vision Service Plan
through June 30, 2009.
SUBMITTED BY: Lori Carney, Human Resources Manager
CASE NOS. N/A
DATE: August 9, 2007
CONTENTS: Staff Report
Contract No. C26830 Vision Service Plan
Recommendation:
By Minute Motion authorize Mayor to approve Contract No. C26830 with Vision
Service Plan through June 30, 2009.
Executive Summary:
A yes vote will approve the Vision Service Plan (VSP) contract for employee vision benefits
through June 30, 2009.
Discussion:
The City receives broker services from ABD for dental, vision, life and LTD insurance. ABD
negotiates rates and contracts on our behalf as part of a municipal pool. The City previously
approved a contract with VSP to provide employees vision care benefits. This contract expired
June 30, 2006.
ABD has negotiated a new contract for the City with VSP, which continues our employee vision
care benefits at reasonable rates. The provisions of this contract are unchanged from previous
agreements and no changes are being made to employee vision benefits. Annual costs for
vision benefits fluctuate with the number of employees, however the approximate cost will be
$53,000 annually. The monthly premium per employee is $26.45 (regardless of family size).
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There is no increase in cost associated with the Contract. VSP has provided our employees with
satisfactory service and benefits are a good value for our premium dollar.
Submitted by:
Lori Carney,
Human Resources Manager
Approval:
Carlos Ortega,
City Manager
* Approved the recommendation,
with staff requested to check
into including some of the
larger optometry providers in
the City's vision coverage.
4-0 (Ferguson ABSENT)
Division Head:
Sheila Gilligan,
Assistant City Manages' r Community Services
Paul Gibson,
Finance Director
:ITY COUNCI,ACTION: DENIED
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