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HomeMy WebLinkAbout193-24 RESOLUTION113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-8323
Resolution: 193-24
File Number: 2024-334
2025 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE (REQUEST FOR APPROVAL):
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2025 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves the 2025 employee benefits
package as recommended in the staff memorandum attached to this Resolution.
PASSED and APPROVED on August 6, 2024
Attest:
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CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE
ARKANSAS
MEETING OF AUGUST 6, 2024
TO: Mayor Jordan and City Council
THRU: Susan Norton, Chief of Staff
FROM: Missy Hutcheson, Human Resources Director
SUBJECT: 2025 Employee Benefits Renewal
RECOMMENDATION:
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
2024-334
Staff recommends City Council approve the employee benefits renewal package for 2025 as outlined below
and in the attached presentation.
BACKGROUND:
Staff and Brown & Brown, the City's benefits broker, have reviewed the annual renewals for employee
insurance plans. Employee benefits renewals are brought forward at this time to ensure the annual open
enrollment may proceed according to schedule.
DISCUSSION:
Health Insurance
The one-year look back period of the City's health claims shows a 92.74% utilization rate of claims paid versus
premiums paid. The original renewal with Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield resulted in a 15.9% overall
increase in premiums; however, in negotiations with the City through Brown & Brown the rate increase was
reduced to 3.7% average increase (HDHP — 3.6%, PPO — 4.5%).
The IRS increased the HDHP minimum deductible limits for embedded deductible plans for 2025, resulting in
an increase to the HDHP deductible of $100 (individual) and $200 (family). HSA annual contribution
maximums for an individual will be $4,300 (up from $4,150) and for a family $8,550 (up from $8,300).
Dental Insurance
Renew with AR BCBS in second year of a two-year rate guarantee, no plan or rate changes.
Vision Insurance
Renew with AR BCBS VSP in second year of a two-year rate guarantee, no plan or rate changes.
City Paid Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D and LTD Benefits
Renew these products with USAble through AR BCBS in second year of a two-year rate guarantee.
Voluntary STD Benefits
Add richer STD plan, 60% benefit vs. 35% benefit; offer both options through American Fidelity.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Renew with American Fidelity as administrator with no changes.
Mailing address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Health Savings Accounts
Renew with First Security Bank as administrator with no changes.
COBRA Administration
Renew with Consolidated Admin Services (CAS) as administrator.
Supplemental Benefits Paid by Employees
Staff recommends continuing to offer additional supplemental benefits to employees through American Fidelity
which include: Disability Income Insurance, Accident Only Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Critical Illness
Insurance, Life Insurance, AF Term Life Insurance, AF Permanent Life Insurance, Hospital Gap Insurance and
Short Term Disability Insurance.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
The costs of these planned insurance/benefit items are being budgeted in the City's 2025 budget.
ATTACHMENTS: SRF (#3), Brown and Brown - Renewal Analysis and Process Presentation (#4)
Mailing address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
_= City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479)575-8323
- Legislation Text
File #: 2024-334
2025 Employee Benefits Renewal
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2025 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves the 2025
employee benefits package as recommended in the staff memorandum attached to this Resolution.
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Missy Hutcheson
Submitted By
City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2024-334
Item ID
8/6/2024
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
7/8/2024 HUMAN RESOURCES (120)
Submitted Date Division / Department
Action Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council approve the 2025 employee benefits renewal package as proposed in the staff
memo.
Budget Impact:
XXXX.XXX.XXXX-5108.XX Citywide
Account Number Fund
Project Number Project Title
Budgeted Item? Yes Total Amended Budget $ 8,585,399.00
Expenses (Actual+Encum) $ 3,834,840.38
Available Budget $ 4,750,558.62
Does item have a direct cost? No Item Cost $ Is a Budget Adjustment attached? No Budget Adjustment $ -
Remaining Budget 4,750,558.62
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Purchase Order Number: Previous Ordinance or Resolution #
Change Order Number: Approval Date:
Original Contract Number:
Comments:
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Renewal Analysis and Process
July 2024
CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE
ARKANSAS
Overview
Medical-BCBS
• Original Renewal 15.9% - reduced to 3.7%
• Packaged with Dental, Life, Disability
• 2021 CY Loss Ratio was 131 %
• 2022 CY Loss Ratio was 111.3%
• 2023 CY Loss Ratio was 92.74%
• 2024 YTD through 6/2024 = 76.35%
Vision-BCBS VSP
• End of a two-year rate guarantee
• 2025 Rate Hold; no plan changes
Dental-BCBS
• Second year of a two-year rate guarantee
• 2025 Rate Hold; no plan changes
Base Life & LTD-USAble
• Second year of a two-year rate guarantee
• 2025 Rate Hold; no plan changes
Brown & Brown
INSURANCE'
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
FSA-American Fidelity
• Continue with administrator
HSA-First Security Bank
• Continue with current administrator
Cobra -CAS
• Continue with current administer
Voluntary STD Benefits -One America
• Losing STD plan due to low participation, but moving to
American Fidelity
Voluntary Benefits -American Fidelity
• Renew all benefits with no changes
• Adding a richer STD plan, 60% benefit vs. 35% benefit;
offering both options
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Historical Lookback
2016
6.4%
2017
5.6%
2018
20%
2019
15%
2020
0%
2021
6%
2022
16.8%
2023
16.8%
2024
4.9%
2025
3.7%
Experience Period Total Claim Premium
5/1/15
- 4/30/16
$4,322,202
$4,216,666
5/1/16
- 4/20/17
$4,576,036
$4,513,431
5/1 /17
- 4/30/18
$4,713,036
$47913,154
5/1 /18
- 4/30/19
$4,8317586
$577575503
5/1 /19
- 4/30/20
$5,4557647
$672745795
5/1 /20
- 4/20/21
$57719, 772
$67270, 906
5/ 1 /21
- 4/30/22
$71289, 359
$67248, 761
5/1/22
- 4/30/23
$6,897,808
$6,084,374
5/ 1 /23-4/30/24
$6, 728, 829
$7, 319, 883
Totals $5035343275 $5135999473
Brown & Brown
INSURANCE'
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Loss Ratio
102.5%
101.4%
95.3%
83.9%
86.9%
91.2%
116.7%
113.3%
92%
98.1 %
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Dual Med'ica1=HDHP
Benefit Comparison
Eligibility Definition
--.. .............--
Annual Individual / Family Deductible
Deductible Type
Coinsurance
Annual Out -of -Pocket Maximum
Out -of -Network Coinsurance
........ ........................
Preventive Benefit
Office Visits - Primary Care
Office Visits - Specialist
Hospital Services In -Patient
Hospital Services Out -Patient
Outpatient Diagnostic X-Ray & Lab Services
Major Lab - MR1, PET Scan, CAT Scan
Emergency Room Facility Charge
Urgent Care Visit (excludes certain diagnostic procedures)
....................... ....................... ............... ................................................
RX - Tier 1 / Tier 2/Tier 3
.............................................................................
RX - Sp
eciality yRX Mail Order - 90 Day Supply
®Brown & Brown
INSURANCE'
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
CURRENT Renewal
Non Grandfathered Non Grandfathered
BCBS of Arkansas BCBS of
$3,200 HDHP $3,300 HDHP
n-Network In-Networ ij
All Actively at Work Full Time Employees All Actively at Work Full Time Employees
$3,200 / $6,400
$3,300 / $6,600
Embedded
Embedded
1 00%
1 00%
$3,200 / $6,400
$3,300 / $6,600
O%
0% .........................
No Charge if In -Network
No Charge if In -Network
Deductible & Coinsurance
Deductible & Coinsurance
Deductible & Coinsurance
........... . .
Deductible & Coinsurance
Deductible & Coinsurance
Deductible & Coinsurance
Deductible & Coinsurance
Deductible & Coinsurance
Deductible & Coinsurance
Deductible & Coinsurance
Deductible & Coinsurance
Deductible & Coinsurance
Deductible & Coinsurance
Deductible & Coinsurance
Deductible & Coinsurance
Deductible & Coinsurance
...................................................................
Deductible & Coinsurance
................................. ............................
Deductible & Coinsurance
Deductible & Coinsurance
Available
Deductible & Coinsurance
Available
Deductible change due to IRS revised limit for embedded deductibles
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Dual Medmical=PPO Plan
Benefit Comaarison
Eligibility Definition
..................................................................................................................................................................
Annual Individual / Family Deductible
..................................................................................................................................................................
Deductible Type
...................................................................................................................................................................
Coinsurance
...................................................................................................................................................................
Annual Out -of -Pocket Maximum
..................................................................................................................................................................
Out -of -Network Coinsurance
.................................................................................
Preventive Benefit
RX - Tier I / Tier 2 / Tier 3
RX - Specialty
.................................................................................................................................
RX Mail Order - 90 Day Supply
Brown & Brown
INSURANCE'
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
In -Network do
In- Network
All Actively at Work Full Time Employees
.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
All Actively at Work Full Time Employees
$1,000 / $2,000
$1,000 / $2,000
.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Fulfillment
Fulfillment
.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
80%
80%
.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
$3,000 / $6,000
$3,000 / $6,000
.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
60'/
60
.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
No Charge if In -Network
.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
No Charge if In-Network
.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
$10 / $40 / $ 60
$10 / $40 / $ 60
.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
$150
$150
.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Available
Available
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Health Plan Comparison 2024 vs 2025
oil
F III
1
is. . . .
Employee Only
22
$890.36
$930.42
$226.94
$237.16
$10.22
$663.42
$693.26
$29.84
25.49%/74.51%
Employee + Spouse
4
$1,941.40
$2,028.76
$732.88
$765.86
$32.98
$1,208.52
$1,262.90
$54.38
37.75%/62.25%
Employe + Child (re n)
2
$1, 602.58
$1, 674.70
$604.96
$632.20
$27.24
$997.62
$1, 042.50
$44.88
37.75%/62.25 %
Family
0
$2, 642.32
$2, 761.22
$997.48
$1, 042.36
$44.88
$1, 644.84
$1, 718.86
$74.02
37.75%/62.25%
Total Monthly
28
$30, 558.68
$31, 933.68
$9,134.12
$9, 545.36
$411.24
$21, 424.56
$22, 388.32
$963.76
Total Annual
$366, 704.16
$383, 204.16
$109, 609.44
$114, 544.32
$4, 934.88
$257, 094.72
$268, 659.84
$11, 565.12
Total Premium Change
$16,500.00
% Change
4.5%
Employee Only
322
$453.44
$469.78
$63.74
$66.04
$2.30
$389.70
$403.74
$14.04
14.06%/85.94%
Employee + Spouse
104
$977.94
$1,013.20
$145.52
$150.76
$5.24
$832.42
$862.44
$30.02
14.88%/85.12%
Employe + Child (re n)
77
$740.80
$767.52
$110.22
$114.20
$3.98
$630.58
$653.32
$22.74
14.88%/85.12 %
Family
216
$1,373.28
$1.1422.80
$204.34
$211.70
$7.36
$1,168.94
$1,211.10
$42.16
14.88%/85.12%
Total Monthly
719
$601, 383.52
$623, 065.80
$88, 282.74
$91, 464.52
$3,181.78
$513,100.781
$531, 601.28
$181500.50
Total Annual
$7,2161602.24
$7,476,789.60
$1,059,392.88
$1,097,574.24
$38,181.361
$6,157,209.36
$6,379,215.36
$222,006.00
Total Premium Change $260,187.36
% Change 3.6%
Total $71583, 306.40 $7, 859, 993.76
Change from Current Premium
Change from Initial Renewal Offer
$276, 687.36
- $929, 066.28
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HDHP/HSA IRS 2025
The IRS made changes to both HDHP deductibles and HSA contribution limits.
• HDHP deductibles will be increasing to:
• $3,300 from $3,200 for an individual
• $6,600 from $6,400 for family
• HSA contribution limits will be increasing to:
• $4,300
from
$4,150
for
an individual
• $8,550
from
$8,300
for
family
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HSA Contributions for HDHP Plan
Brown & Brown
INSURANCE'
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
E E $43.75 $87.50
$1,050.00
$3,250.00
$4,300.00
ES $61.67 $123.34
$1,480.08
$7,069.92
$8,550.00
EC $78.75 $157.50
$1,890.00
$6,660.00
$8,550.00
.Family $95.001$190.001
$21280.00
$61270.001$81550.00]
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Single Dental
Benefit Comparison
Eligibility Definition
Individual / Family Deductible
Annual Benefit Maximum
Carry -Over Benefit
Coverage Waiting Periods
Out of Network Reimbursement / MPA
Preventive & Diagnostic Care Benefit
Preventive & Diagnostic Services
Basic Care Benefit
Major Care Benefit
Endodontics
Periodontics - Surgical
Periodontics - Non -Surgical
Orthodontia Benefit
Orthodontia Eligibility
Dependent Children / Full time student up to age
In -Network
All Actively at Work Full Time Employees
$50 / $150
$1,500
$500 benefit/ $700 threshold / $1,250 max benefit
None
90% / 70% / 40%
100%
Exams, Cleanings, Fluoride, X-Rays, Sealants
80% after deductible
50% after deductible
80% after deductible
50% after deductible
50% after deductible
50% - $1,500 (lifetime max)
Dependent Children to Age 19
Up to Age 26
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Brown & Brown
INSURANCE'
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
[;E: In -Network
All Actively at Work Full Time Employees
$50 / $150
$1,500
$500 benefit/ $700 threshold / $1,250 max benefit
None
90% / 70% / 40%
-------------------
100%
Exams, Cleanings, Fluoride, X-Rays, Sealants
80% after deductible
50% after deductible
80% after deductible
50% after deductible
50% after deductible
50% - $1,500 (lifetime max)
Dependent Children to Age 19
Up to Age 26
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Dual Vision
Benefit Comparison
Eligibility Definition
Frequency of Service - Exam/Lenses/Frames
Eye Exam
Single Vision Lenses
Bifocal Lenses
...................
Trifocal Lenses
---------------
Frames
Contact Lenses Exam - Standard
Contact Lenses Exam - Specialty
Contact Lenses - Elective (conventional or
disposable) In Lieu of Frames & Lenses
Contact Lenses - Medically Necessary
Lasik
Dependent Children / Full time student up to age
In -Network
All Actively at Work Full Time Employees
12 / 12 / 12
$10 Copay
$10 Copay
$10 Copay
$10 Copay
$150 retail allowance
Not to exceed $60
$150 retail allowance
$10 Copay
Average discount is 15% off retail pricing
Up to Age 26
In -Network
All Actively at Work Full Time Employees
12 / 12 / 12
$10 Copay
$10 Copay
$10 Copay
$10 Copay
$150 retail allowance
Not to exceed $60
$150 retail allowance
$10 Copay
Average discount is 15% off retail pricing
Up to Age 26
In -Network
7AII Actively at Work Full Time Employees
12 / 12 / 24
$10 Copay
$15 Copay
$15 Copay
................
$15 Copay
$130 retail allowance
Not to exceed $60
$130 retail allowance
$15 Copay
Average discount is 15% off retail pricing
Up to Age 26
Brown & Brown
INSURANCE'
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
In -Network
All Actively at Work Full Time Employees
12 / 12 / 24
$10 Copay
$15 Copay
$15 Copay
$15 Copay
$130 retail allowance
Not to exceed $60
$130 retail allowance
$15 Copay
Average discount is 15% off retail pricing
Up to Age 26
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