Health Benefits Program Updates
January 2012 Results of Broker Satisfaction Survey completed by Committee members presented
December 2011
Kaiser Permanente representatives presented a Prevention and Lifestyle report to Committee members
Plan Year 2013 Common Plan Design PPT to be presented to employees shared and discussed with Committee
The Kaiser Permanente Thrive Across American walking program was completed with fruit baskets to be presented to winning groups in January or February
October 2011
Flu vaccinations at open enrollments with five districts participating
September 2011
Committee agreed to begin discussions (in early 2012) with District Employee Groups on a Common Plan Option for Plan Year 2013
August 2011 Program received overrides from Anthem Blue Cross in the amount of $5,812 to be used for wellness activities
July 2011
CCCSIG's Health Benefits Progam renewals for member districts are in for 2012! There was no rate increase for Anthem Blue Cross HMO/EPO plans, a 13% increase for the PPO plan and a 1.7% increase for Kaiser!
June 2011
Kaiser Permanente agreed to allow the CCCSIG Health Benefits Program to use the remaining 2010 HealthWorks budget (scheduled to expire the end of 2010) towards the Thrive Across American walking program.
May 2011
Committee approves flu vaccinations during Open Enrollment October 2011; free to Anthem Blue Cross subscribers, at-cost for all others.
Committee approves proposed changes to the JPA Bylaws: specific deadlines for Initial Notification with intent to leave CCCSIG HBP; written notice of withdrawal and effective withdrawal date from program and effective date of January 1.
Committee continues to pursue cost-saving avenues for member districts.
March 2011
Kaiser representatives updated the Health Benefits Committee on the Kaiser Health Works services and fund utilization. Kaiser is determining whether the remaining fund balance can be used in 2011 on a walking program “Thrive Across America” which requires Kaiser Leadership's approval.
January 2011
Ad hoc committee activities will now become part of the full Health Benefit Committee's discussions as they look at optional plan design offerings and other groups' programs for health benefit comparisons for 2012.
December 2010
Member districts select the Fruit Guy from Kaiser Permanente Health Works, which will deliver fruit baskets to the participating districts for six weeks. A Stress Management Course and Tai-Chi Classes are being offered at different district s in November and December; all employees may participate.
October 2010
Final Heatlhcare Reform for “ Grandfathering ” status as it relates to collective bargaining agreements has been defined and the 2011 plans/rates for participating members finalized for open enrollment and flu shot clinic sessions.
Health Benefits Committee forms ad hoc committee to review what direction the JPA would like to move toward with regard to plan design options in an effort to reduce healthcare costs for members.
September 2010
Kaiser Permanente Health Works participation and status of wellness funds provided, discussion around fall activities, i.e. Tai Chi/Yoga Classes, Online Stress Management Classes and the Fruit Guy program.
Healthcare Reform Updates around “ Grandfathering ” status being determined to finalize the 2011 benefit renewals as status affects plans/rates.
August 2010
Health Benefits Committee prepares for fall open enrollment and flu vaccination clinics at participating districts.
Representatives from Anthem Blue Cross and Kaiser Permanente present the 2011 health benefits renewal while providing an overview of the Healthcare Reform Act impact on the plan renewals. The renewals were preliminary pending conversations with participating districts regarding Healthcare Reform issue of “grandfathered ” versus “ non-grandfathered ” status.
May 2010
Health Benefits Committee received the results of the recent broker evaluation survey they participated in, outlining areas of opportunity for the group to focus on for the new plan year.
Healthcare Reform Update was provided covering items that will impact plans effective January 1, 2011; Dependent coverage to age 26, pre-existing conditions exclusions will be prohibited for dependents under the age of 19, preventative services to be available at no additional cost to participants and Lifetime limits will be prohibited.
February 2010
Health Benefit Committee has a presentation on “How to Maximize Your Health Benefits Program” by John Glynn and Company.
Educational flyers for employees and work site postings from Kaiser on online access to “My Health Manager”, online Rx ordering and portable electronic medical records for participating members
January 2010
Kaiser Health Works Program is offered through the calendar year to employees enrolled in the Kaiser Permanente Plans, providing rewards for participating in the Health Life Program.
October 2009
October 2009 marks five year anniversary of the Health Benefits Program!
Castro Valley Unified School District joins the CCCSIG HBP Kaiser Program, effective October 1, 2009
Flu Shot Clinics and Biometric screenings offered during District open enrollment sessions.
May 2009
Kaiser Permanente has donated funds to the HBP to be used towards offerings of the Kaiser HealthWorks Wellness Program, which includes 24/7 NurseLine; total health assessment; weight management, smoking cessation, stress management, nutrition, chronic condition management programs and health education classes for member district Kaiser subscribers.
September 2008
The Kaiser Permanente renewal for January 1, 2009 came in at a rate of 0%!
Anthem Blue Cross rates for the January 2008/09 Plan Year is expected in the next few weeks, prior to Open Enrollment.
August 2008
Member Districts will be offering flu shots during Open Enrollment again this year.
July 2008
CCCSIG Health Benefits broker, Keenan & Associates' Employee Benefits Portal, BenefitBridge delivers online administrative automation and on-demand information for employee benefits needs in a password protected, web-based environment. BenefitBridge integrates benefit enrollment, eligibility, employee communications and self-service tools to maximize the effectiveness of benefit plans and administrative resources in a user-friendly package. Two of our member districts, Brentwood and Oakley will be implementing the program this year; the balance of member districts will be on board Plan Year 2009.
June 2008
Monthly e-communication "Harmony for Health" launched - health and wellness information for all member district employees on CCCSIG's Health Benefits Program webpage
January 1, 2008
Kaiser Permanente joins CCCSIG HBP pool lowering rates for member district Kaiser subscribers
HSA option for member districts' January 2008 program
October 2007
Free flu shots for member district Blue Cross subscribers; at cost for non-subscribers
October 2006
Member District Flu Vaccination Events
February 22, 2006 and March 8, 2006
Member District Health & Wellness Fairs – Brentwood and Walnut Creek
Fairs include Blue Cross and CCCSIG health screenings, mini-cardio “funk” classes, health cooking demos, health educators, chair and reflexology massages, health club demos and more!!
February 2006
New Membership January 2007 Campaign Begins
November 2005
Member District Open Enrollment Begins for Plan Year January 2006 Planning Begins for Member District Health & Wellness Fairs!
Health Benefits Committee to use Blue Cross Fund Health & Wellness Fairs!
February – April 2005
Member District Health & Wellness Platforms
District-specific wellness surveys conducted, wellness platforms created and implementation process begins.
January 2005
Begin process for adding new members for January 2006
Census data collected from interested districts, submittal to Blue Cross for rate quotes.
January 2005
First Health Benefits Committee Meeting
Health Benefits Committee meetings with representatives appointed from each district in the Program begin.
January 1, 2005
Byron Union School District begins CCCSIG Health Benefits Program.
October 1, 2004
CCCSIG Health Benefits Program Begins
Brentwood Union School District, Lafayette School District, Moraga School district, Oakley Union Elementary School District, St Helena Unified School District and Walnut Creek School District begin CCCSIG Health Benefits Program.
Mid-April through July 2004
District Informational Meetings
CCCSIG and Broker Keenan & Associates conduct informational meetings on the CCCSIG Health Benefits Program for joining Districts.
March 18, 2004
Executive Committee
Adopts Health Benefits Subcommittee recommendations to move forward with the next steps in the CCCSIG Health Benefits Program process.
July 10, 2003
Subcommittee
Discusses options for CCCSIG to provide health benefits to members and establishes goals and objectives for the committee.
March 20, 2003
CCCSIG Executive Committee
Authorizes the establishment of an Ad Hoc Subcommittee to provide recommendations for coverage and concurs that the Group should look toward implementation next year.
October 17, 2002
County-Wide Superintendents Meeting
CCCSIG is asked to pursue the option of providing additional insurance coverage for our member districts, with Heath Benefits being a priority.
back to top
|