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Heath Benefits Program Member Districts Health Benefits Program Updates |
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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 2008The 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 2008Member Districts will be offering flu shots during Open Enrollment again this year. July 2008CCCSIG 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 2008Monthly e-communication "Harmony for Health" launched - health and wellness information for all member district employees on CCCSIG's Health Benefits Program webpage January 1, 2008Kaiser Permanente joins CCCSIG HBP pool lowering rates for member district Kaiser subscribers HSA option for member districts' January 2008 program October 2007Free flu shots for member district Blue Cross subscribers; at cost for non-subscribers October 2006Member District Flu Vaccination Events February 22, 2006 and March 8, 2006
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