LEGISLATIVE YEAR 2020
ORDINANCE: 0-20-011
PURPOSE: Revisions to the Health Plan section of the Unaffiliated
Employees Personnel Policies
ENDORSER(): Mayor Jim Donchess
COMMITTEE
ASSIGNMENT:
FISCAL NOTE: This legislation changes the design of the HMO health plan for
unaffiliated employees and it is anticipated that these changes
will reduce the health care claims charged to the City. The
reduction in the amount of health care claims can’t be
determined at this time as the unaffiliated subscribers to the
City’s health care will be able to change their choice of plan
during open enrollment.
ANALYSIS
This legislation proposes additions to the Health Plan section of the existing “Unaffiliated
Employees Personnel Policies”, dated January 1, 2018, to take effect on July 1, 2020. The
proposal makes changes to elements of the current HMO plan, including increased co-pays,
inpatient/outpatient deductibles, and pharmacy co-pays. It incorporates the current amounts for
the deductibles and City’s contributions for the High Deductible Health Plan with Health
Savings Account. With respect to the City’s HSA contributions, it provides for proration and
splitting the City’s contributions into two installments.
The City’s open enrollment period for health insurance changes generally takes place mid-April
to mid-May.
Under NRO 50-3, the merit plan may be amended by ordinance. Prior to the introduction of
such amendments by the Mayor, division directors and department heads shall have the
opportunity to comment on the amendments. That process has taken place.
Approved as to form: Office of Corporation Counsel
By: op Yo the
Date: MQreAWD US O09-D
