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CITY OF LODI
INFORMAL INFORMATIONAL MEETING
"SHIRTSLEEVE" SESSION
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2000
An Informal Informational Meeting ("Shirtsleeve" Session) of the Lodi City Council was held Tuesday,
July 25, 2000 commencing at 7:05 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members — Hitchcock, Land, Nakanishi and Pennino
Absent: Council Members — Mann (Mayor)
Also Present: City Manager Flynn, City Attorney Hays and City Clerk Blackston
TOPIC(S)
1. Medical Benefits
This matter was introduced by Human Resources Analyst II Evans and information was
presented by Karla Purcell, with CalPERS Health Benefits Program.
Speaking on the matter were the following persons:
• Ron Dancer
• Felix Heurta
• Dave Towne
• George Bradley
ADJOURNMENT
No action was taken by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:17 a.m.
ATTEST:
Susan J. Blacks an
City Clerk
City of Lodi Renewal Rate Comparisons with CAPERS
Current Rates:
Single 88
2 -Party 126
3 or More 2200
Office Visit Hospital OOP Max Rx Benefit
Max Elson Insurance, Inc.
Lrfe and Heahh division of MW -Central Vailey Insurance Producers, Inc.
Premium
$149,481.12
$168,166.70
$167,542.98
$164,743.74
$179,902.00
Single
$5
100%
$2,000 2 -Party
$101$10
2 Family
Max Elson Insurance, Inc.
Lrfe and Heahh division of MW -Central Vailey Insurance Producers, Inc.
Premium
$149,481.12
$168,166.70
$167,542.98
$164,743.74
$179,902.00
$1,000 Single
$5
100%
$ 2,000 2 -Party
$101$10
$2 500 Family
Max Elson Insurance, Inc.
Lrfe and Heahh division of MW -Central Vailey Insurance Producers, Inc.
Premium
$149,481.12
$168,166.70
$167,542.98
$164,743.74
$179,902.00
$1,000 Single
$5
100%
$2,000 2 -Party
$101$10
$2,500 Family
Max Elson Insurance, Inc.
Lrfe and Heahh division of MW -Central Vailey Insurance Producers, Inc.
Premium
$149,481.12
$168,166.70
$167,542.98
$164,743.74
$179,902.00
$1,500 single
$5
100%
$3,000 2 -party
$51$5
$41500 family
Max Elson Insurance, Inc.
Lrfe and Heahh division of MW -Central Vailey Insurance Producers, Inc.
Premium
$149,481.12
$168,166.70
$167,542.98
$164,743.74
$179,902.00
1,500 single
$5
100%
$3,000 2 -party
$51$5
$4,500 famil
Max Elson Insurance, Inc.
Lrfe and Heahh division of MW -Central Vailey Insurance Producers, Inc.
Premium
$149,481.12
$168,166.70
$167,542.98
$164,743.74
$179,902.00
HEALTH BENEFIT COMPARISONS for City of Lodi
Max Elson Insurance, Inc.
Life and Health division of Mid -Central Valley Insurance Producers, Inc.
HEALTH BENEFIT COMPARISONS for City of Lodi
$35
No Charge up to 30 days per calendar
year
$20 per visit/20 visits per calendar yea
No Charge
$5 per visit/20 visits per calendar year
up to 100 days per
$40
For SEVERE MENTAL.
No Charge, no calendar limit
$5 per visit, no calendar limit
(other than "SEVERE")
No purge, up to 30 days per calendar ye;
for Chem Rehab & Mental Illness,
DETOX No Charge, no calendar limit
$20 per visit up to 20 visits per calendar
No Charge up to 100 days per
No Charge for inpatient visits at a
hospital or skilled nursing facility. 1$5 for Inpatient/Outpatient therapy, as loi
$5/visit for outpatient and home visits.
as significant improvement is expected.
$5 per visit/20 visits per calendar year I not
Max Elson Insurance, Inc.
We and Health division of Mid -Central Valley Insurance Producers, Inc.
Net (This is
ME1
MAX ELSON INSURANCE, INC.
July 21, 2000
City of Lodi
PO Box 3006
Lodi, CA 95242
RE: Important Notes
The following is a list of important items to consider while comparing the difference between
your current group health benefits with Health Net and Ca1PERS:
1) Benefits
A) Mandated Legislative changes are not included in the current CalPERS
benefits. However they are included in the renewal Health Net
benefits. These include the following:
AB 12 Second opinions must be authorized.
AB 39 All FDA approved contraceptives must be covered.
AB 88 Inpatient mental health services covered in full with no day
limit and Outpatient mental health covered with no visit
limit and with a co -pay the same as the plans office visit
charge.
SB 64 Over-the-counter diabetic supplies and education.
SB 148 Testing and treatment for Phenylketonuria (PKU).
II) Costs
A) Renewal date for current Health Net benefit contract is 9/01/2000 through
713112001. These rates reflect all of the above costs for the mandated
benefit changes.
B) The current CalPERS rates will increase effective January 01, 2001 and
will be in effect until December 31, 2001.
C) The annual trend for increase in cost for medical benefits is somewhere
around 8 to 10%.
Dancer, CIC
Max Elson Insurance, Inc.
An affiliate of Mid -Central Valley Insurance Producers, Inc.
P.O. Box 490, Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 334-4242 - Stockton 957-4030 - FAX (209) 337-3103
License 90390755
Survey Cities that are members of
CaIPERS Health Program
(there are 15 survey cities)
city
1
Davis
2
Fairfield
3
Manteca
4
Modesto
5
Roseville
6
Trac
7
Vacaville
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Woodland
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SANTA CRUZ
COUNTle:
COUNTY:
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CAPITOLA
MANTECA
SANTA CRUZ
TRACY
SHASTA COUNTY:
SAN LUIS OBISPO
SIIASTA LAKE
COUNTY:
MORRO BAY
SISICIYOU COUNTY:
PISMO BEACH
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SAN LUIS OBISPO
FORT JONES, TOWN OF
SAN MATEO SOLANO COUNTY:
COUNTY: AMERICAN CANYON
ATHERTON. TOWN OF DIXON
BELMONT FAIRFJrLD
BRISBANE RIO VISTA
BURLINGAME VACAViLLLE
COLMA,TOWN OF VALLEJO
DALY CITY
HALF MOON BAY SONOMA COUNTY:
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TOWN 01. SANTA ROSA
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OXNARD
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COUNTY: SANTA PAULA
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MAYWOOD
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CANTON LAKE
MONROVIA
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CORONA
ALBANY
DUBLIN
AV[.,NAI.
MONTEREY PARK
KING CITY
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NORWALK
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FREMONT
LAKE COUNTY'
PALMDALE
PACIFIC GROVEMOIt1iN0
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HAYWARD
LAKtEPORT
PARAMOUNT
SAND CITY
MURRII rA
NEWARK
PASADENA
OAKLAND
LOS ANGELES
PICO RIVERA
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SPRINGS
PIEDMONT
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AIAIANBRA
ROLLING IIILLS
JACKSON
ARCADIA
ROSEMEAD
NEVADA COUNTY:
SACRAMENTO
SUTTER CREEK
ARTESIA
SAN DIMAS
GRASS VALLEY
COUNTY:
AVALON
SAN FERNANDO
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BUTTE COUNTY:
AZUSA
SAN GABRIEL
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BALDWIN PARK
SAN MARINA
ORANGE COUNTY:
PARADISE, TOWN OF
BOLI.
SANTA CLARITA
BREA
SAN BENITO
BELLFLOWER
SANTA FL SPRINGS
BUENA PARK
COUNTY:
COLUSA COUNTY:
BEVERLY IIILLS
SANTA MONICA
COSTA MESA
IIOLLISTL•'R
COLUSA
BURBANK
SIL:RRA MADRE
CYPJWSS
WILLIAMS
CALABASAS
SICNALHILL
DANA POINT
SAN BERNARDINO
CARSON
CERRITOS
SOUT I EL MONTE
SOUTH GATT:
FOUNTAIN VALLEY
COUNTY:
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY:
CLAREMONT
SOUTII PASADENA
FULLL RTON
BARSTOW
ANTIOCH
COMMERCE
TEMPLE CITY
GARDEN GROVE
CHINO
BRENTWOOD
COMPTON
THOUSAND OAKS
LA HABRA
CHINO MILLS
CLAYTON
COVINA
TORRANCE
LA PALMA
COLTON
CONCORD
CONCORD
CUDAHY
WEST COVINA
LAGUNA NIGUEL
HESPIERIA
TOWN OF
DANVIL E
CULVER CITY
WEST HOLLYWOOD
LOS ALAMITOS
IIIGHLAND
DIAMOND BAR
WESTLAKE VILLAGE
MISSION VIEJO
LOMA LINDA
ARTCZ
MARTINEZ
DUARTE
NEWPORT BEACH
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GLENDORA
COR"L'L•' MADERA,'1'OWN OF
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LARKSPUR
LARKSPNOVAT
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HIDDEN HILLS
STANTON
UPLAND
REEDLEY
HUNTINGTON PARK
DOSS, TOWN Or
TUSTIN
YUCAIPA
INGLEWOOD
SAN ANSELMO, TOWN OF
WESTMINIS7•ER
YUCCA VALLEY, TOWN OF
GLENN COUNTY:
IRWINDALE
SAN RAFAEL
YORBA LINDA
ORLAND
LA CANADA-
TIBURON, TOWN OF
PLACER COUNTY:
SAN DIEGO COUNTY:
WILLOWS
FLINTILIDGL
LA IIABRA HEIGIITS
MENDOCINO
LINCOLN
CARLSBAD
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LA MESA
BISHOPLAWNDALIE
LOMI"1'A
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RIVERSIDE
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LOS BANOS
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SAN JOAQUIN SANTA CRUZ
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MAN.TECA SANTA CRUZ C1PEIS
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SAN LUIS OBISPO SHASTA LAKE
COUNTY: CALIFORNIA...
MORRO BAY: SISKIYOU COUNTY::
PISMO BEACH ETNA CITIES
SAN LUIS OBISPO FORT JONES, TOWN OF
SAN MATEEO SOLANO COUNTY:
COUNTY: AMERICAN CANYON
ATHERRTON, TOWN OF DIXON
BELMONT FAIRFIELD
BRISBANE RIO VISTA
BURLINGAME VACAVILLE
COLMA, TOWN OF VALLEJO
DALY CITY
HALF MOON. BAY SONOMACO.UNTY:
HILLSBOROUGH, PETALUMA
TOWN OF SANTA ROSH
MENLO PARK
MILLBRAE STANISLAUS .
PACIFICA COUNTY:
REDWOOD CITY MODESTO
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GUADALUPE VENTURA COUNTY:
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SANTA CLARA PORT HUENEME " System
COUNTY: SANTA PAULA
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PARTICIPATING CITIES
KERN COUNTY:
LOS ANGELES
MONTEREY
RIVERSIDE COUNTY:
CAPERS HEALTH PROGRAM
CALIFORNIACITY
COUNTY:
COUNTY,
CALIMESA
ALAMEDA COUNTY:
RIDGECREST
MAYWOOD
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
CANYON LAKE
ALAMEDA
MONROVIA
DEL REY OAKS
CATHEDRAL CITY
ALBANY
KINGS COUNTY:
MONTEBELLO
GONZALES
CORONA
DUBLIN
AVENAL
MONTEREY PARK
KING CITY
INDIAN WELLS
EMERYVILLE
NORWALK
MARINA
INDIO
FREMONT
LAKE COUNTY:
PALMDALE
MONTEREY
LAKE ELSINORE
HAYWARD
LAKEPORT.
PARAMOUNT
PACIFIC GROVE
MORENO VALLEY
NEWARK
PASADENA
SANE) CITY
MURRIETA
OAKLAND
LOS ANGELES
PICA RIVERA
NAPA COUNTY:
NORCO
PALM SPRINGS
PIEDMONT
COUNTY:
POMONA
NAPA
PERRIS
AMADOR COUNTY:
AGOURA HILLS
RANCHO PALOS VERDES
YOUNTVILLE, TOWN OF
TEMECULA
ALHANBRA
ROLLING HILLS
JACKSON
ARTESI A
A
NEVADA COUNTY:
SACRAMENTO
SUTTER CREEK
AVALON
SAN DI
SAN S
AVALON
FERN
SAN FERNANDO
GRASS VALLEY
COUNTY:
BUTTE COUNTY-
AZUSA
SAN GABRIEL
FOLSOM
BIGGS
BALDWIN PARK
SAN MARINO
ORANGE COUNTY:
PARADISE, TOWN OF
BELL
SANTA CLARITA
BREA
SAN BENITO
BELLFLOWER
SANTA FE SPRINGS
BUENA PARK
COUNTY:
COLUSA COUNTY:
BEVERLY HILLS
SANTA MONICA
COSTA MESA
HOLLISTER
COLUSA
BURBANK
SIERRA MADRE
CYPRESS
WILLIAMS
CALABASAS
SIGNAL HILL
DANA POINT
SAN BERNARDINO
CARSON
SOUTH EL MONTE
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY:
CERRITOS
SOUTH GATE
FOUNTAIN VALLEY-
COUNTY:
ANTIOCH
CLAREMONT
SOUTH PASADENA
FULLERTON
BARSTOW
BRENTWOOD
COMMERCE
TEMPLE CITY
GARDEN GROVE
CHINO
CLAYTON
COMPTON
THOUSAND OAKS
LA HABRA
CHINO HILLS
CONCORD
CON ORD
CO
COVINA
TORRANCE
LA PALMA
COLTON
CUDAHY
WEST COVINA
LAGUNANIOUEL
HESPERIA
TOWN OF
CULVER CITY
WEST HOLLYWOOD
LOS ALAMITOS
HIGHLAND
HERCULES
DIAMOND BAR
WESTLAKE VILLAGE
MISSION VIEJO
LAMA LINDA
MARTINEZ
MARTIDUARTE
NEWPORT BEACH
ONTARIO
RICHMOND
EL MONCE
MARIN COUNTY:
ORANGE
REDLANDS
SAN PABLO
EL SEGUNDO
BELVEDERE
SAN CLEMENTE
RIALTO
GLENDORA
CORTE MADERA, TOWN OF
SANTA ANA
SAN BERNARDINO
FRESNO COUNTY:
HAWTHORNE
LARKSPUR
SEAL BEACH
TWENTY-NINE PALMS
HIDDEN HILLS
NOVATO
STANTON
UPLAND
REEDLEY
HUNTINGTON PARK
ROSS, TOWN OF
TUSTIN
YUCAIPA
INGLEWOOD
SAN ANSELMO, TOWN OF
WESTMINISTER
YUCCA VALLEY, TOWN OF
GLENN COUNTY:
IRWINDALE
SAN RAFAEL
YORBALINDA
ORLAND
LA CANADA-
TIBURON, TOWN OF
WILLOWS
FLINTRIDGE
PLACER COUNTY:
SAN DIEGO COUNTY:
LA HABRA HEIGHTS
MENDOCINO
LINCOLN
CARLSBAD
HUMBOLDT COUNTY:
COUNTY:
LOOMIS, TOWN OF
CORONADO
BLUE LAKE
LA MIRADA
ROCKLIN
EL CAJON
L.A PUENTE
UKIAH
ROSEVILLE
ENCINITAS
INYO COUNTY:
LAKEWOOD
IMPERIAL BEACH
LAWNDALE
MERCED COUNTY:
LA MESA
BISHOP
LOMITA
ATWATER
RIVERSIDE
LEMON GROVE
LYNWOOD
LOS BANOS
COUNTY;
OCEANSIDE
MALIBU
BLYTHE
SAN MARCOS
MANHATTAN BEACH
SOLANA BEACH
Program. information
2000
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CaIPERS Health Program Information
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'What's New for 2000+ ........................................ 2
CAPERS Health Program Features ........................... 3
I 2000 Basic Plan Premiums ................................... 4
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2000 Supplement & Managed Medicare Premiums ........... S
2000 PERSCare & PERS Choice Benefit Summaries
F(Basic Plans) .................................................. 6
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CAPERS 2000 HMO Basic Health Plan
Benefit Summary ............................................. 7
Visit ourweb site at www.calpers.ca.ov
Nonm(alPERS Agencies Welcome!
for additional information
What's New for 20001
Benefit Changes
The CalPERS Board approved
coverage of the treatment of sexual
dysfunction, including Viagra® and
other drugs prescribed for sexual
dysfunction at the standard
prescription drug copayments.
New Health Plan Additions
Universal Care will join the CalPERS
Health Program effective January 1,
2000. Uniusraal Care has been
operating in Southern California
since 1985 and has approximately
212,000 enrollees in their service
area of Kern, Los Angeles, Orange,
Riverside, San Bernardino, San
Diego, and Ventura counties.
PacifiCare Heakh ,Systems, Inc. will
offer out-of-state coverage to
Ca1PERS members in select zip
codes of Arizona and Nevada
effective January 1, 2000.
PacifiCare of Arizona and
PacifiCare of Nevada are an
extension of our commitment to
provide members entranced
customer service and improve
member satisfaction.
New Rates
For contract year 2000, the
Basic HMO plan premiums
represent an average of 9.7 percent
incresase. Considering the high coats
of prescription drugs and inflation,
WRERSbelieves that this increase is
reasonable, at the same time delivering
a stable and secure product!
02•
PEZSCare and PERS Choice basic
plan premiums have increased an
average of 7.9 percent.
New Practices
CJPERS continues to implement
Nev Practices to simplify our
husiriess rules. The CalPERS
Health Partner Inquiry System
(CH PIS) is available to contracting
Pubtic Agency employers to review
their employees and retirees' health
enrollment status. There is no cost
to tb►e employer except the
equipment and software to access
the inquiry system.
It' ,Simple to do Business with
Ca1PERS'
ColPERS Health Program Features
■ Stability, Flexibility & Choice
i Participation by Individual Employee Groups
■ No Utilization or Actuarial Review for New Agencies
■ No Exclusions for Pre-existing Conditions During Initial
& Open Enrollments
• No Waiting Period
■ Program Premium Rates & Benefits are the Same for
All Contracting Agencies
■ Individual Choice Between PPO, HMO or Association Plane
■ Preferred_. Provider Organization (PPO) Plans:
• CAPERS self-funded plans
• Administered by Blue Cross of California
• Self referral
• Open -formulary prescriptions
• Nationwide & worldwide coverage
t Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Plans:
• Standardized benefits
• Out -of -State coverage available on some plans
■ Association Plan:
• Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAL)
Police and Fire Health Plan
■ Dependent Coverage for Children:
Covers up to age 23 (unmarried)
• Natural, step, or adopted child
• Do not need to be a student nor reside with enrollee
Economically -dependent child coverage available
III Lifetime Health Coverage for Disabled Children
■ Lifetime Health Coverage for Eligible Retirees
■ Toll -Free Customer Service (800) 232-3345
•3•
2000 Basic Monthly Premiums
PPOs
PERSCare
PERS Choice
296.00 592.00 1 770.00
176.00 352.00 458.00
HMOs
Aetna U.S. Healthcare
178.63
357.26
464.46
Blue Shield Access+ HMO
184.56
369.12
479.87
CIGNA
172.37
344.76
448.48
Health Net
180.64
361.27
469.67
HP of the Redwoods
183.40
366.79
476.83
Kaiser Foundation
184.06
368.12
478.56
Lifeguard
196.31
390.61
507.81
Maxicare
166.0Q
332.00
431.60
PacifiCare of California
174.52
349.04
453.73
PacifiCare of Arizona
302.36
604.72
786.15
PacifiCare of Nevada
294.52
589.05
765.76
Universal Care
161.49
322.98
419.87
ASSOCIATION
464.43
Kaiser Foundation`
98.18
PORAC Police and Fire
294.54
`Senior Advantage'
Health Plan
210.00
410.00
549.00
• 4 •
2000 s nadd or Managed Medicare Monthly Prams
"Managed Medicare Plans
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PPOs
PERSCare
225.00
450.00
675.00
PERS Choice
214.00
1 428.00
642.00
HMOs
Aetna U.S. Healthcare
104.67
209.34
314.01
'Goren Medicare'
Blue Shield Access+ HMO
208.82
417.64
626.46
CIGNA"
75.00
150.00
225.00
'Health Care for Seniors'
Health Net`
125.35
250.70
376.05
'Seniority Plus'
HP of the Redwoods
154.81.
309.62
464.43
Kaiser Foundation`
98.18
196.36
294.54
`Senior Advantage'
Lifeguard
161.82
323.63
485.45
Maxicare
148.62
297.24
445.86
PacifiCare of California'
99.05
198.10
297.15
'Secure Horizons'
PacifiCare of Arizona'
75.00
150.00
225.00
`Secure Horizons'
PacifiCare of Nevada'
87.40
174.80
349.42
`Secure Horizons'
Universal Care
103.66
207.31
310.97
ASSOCIATION
PORAC Police and Fire
Health Plan
198.00
396.00
594.00
"Managed Medicare Plans
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Comparison of PERSCare and PERS Choice Plans
Basic Plan 2000 Contract Year
* Irepor oo: The maximum annual copayment opOies onfy'd services are received hi3m a Prefaced Provider, or t you live and
receive covered services outside of a Preferred Provider area. M covered services axe received from nogFeferred Providers, whether
referred by a Preferred Plandder or not (there is no implied contract), there is no maximum copayment responshitity.
** The plm wdyes the dedeufihfe regeirmrerrt IN gess servicest
This is only a summary of benefits offered by PERSCare and PERS Choice. Please see the Evidence of Coverage booklets for the
exact terms of coverage.
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CalPERS HMO Basic Health Plan Benefit Summary
2000 Contract Year
Your Cost
PERS Choice
Your Cost
Premiums
PERSCute
'No Charge
1 Party
$296
Services
$176
Non -PPO
PPO
Non -PPO
2 Party
$592
$352
10%-
40%` `
Family
$770
$458
$5
Well Baby Care
Calendar Year DeducAle
Inpatient Hospital Visits
(Office/hospital visit)
10%
40%
Member
40%
$250
no charge"
$250
Family
40%
$500
no charge"
$500
Maximum Annual copayment
Member
40%
$2,000
10%
$3,000
Family
40%
$4,000
20%
$6,000
Lifetime Maximum Benefit
Per Member
20%
none
10%
$2,000,000
* Irepor oo: The maximum annual copayment opOies onfy'd services are received hi3m a Prefaced Provider, or t you live and
receive covered services outside of a Preferred Provider area. M covered services axe received from nogFeferred Providers, whether
referred by a Preferred Plandder or not (there is no implied contract), there is no maximum copayment responshitity.
** The plm wdyes the dedeufihfe regeirmrerrt IN gess servicest
This is only a summary of benefits offered by PERSCare and PERS Choice. Please see the Evidence of Coverage booklets for the
exact terms of coverage.
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CalPERS HMO Basic Health Plan Benefit Summary
2000 Contract Year
Services
WPERS HMOs
Hospital
PERSCare
'No Charge
PERS Choice
No Charge
Services
PPO
Non -PPO
PPO
Non -PPO
$5
Hearing Exam/ est
Hospital
10%-
40%` `
20%
40%
Physician Services
$5
Well Baby Care
$5
Inpatient Hospital Visits
(Office/hospital visit)
10%
40%
$10 copay"
40%
Immunization/Well-Baby Care
no charge"
40%
no charge` `
40%
Periodic Health Exams
no charge"
40%
nocharge"
40%
Diagnostic X-ray and lab
10%
40%
20%.
40%
Ambulance
20%
20%
20%
20%
Emergency Care Services
10%
10%
20%
20%
Chiropractic Services
10%
40%
20%
40%
Acupuncture Services
10%
40%
20%
40%
Mental Health
Limited to short-term therapy for a period
No charge for inpatient visits at a hospital
not exceeding 60 consecutive calendar days
or skilled nursing facility. $5/visit for
Inpatient
10%
40%
20%
40%
Outpatient
10%
40%
2046
40%
Home Health Care
10%
40%
20%
40%
Hearing Aid Benefit
10%
40%
20%
40%
$1,000 Max. every 36 mon,"
$1,000 Max. every 36 months
Prescription Drugs
Retail Pharmacy Program
$5 generic/$10 brand naxn4e
$5 generic/$10 brand name. .
Mail Service Program
$5 generic or brand
name
$5 generic or
brand name
24 Hour Nurseline
YES
YES
* Irepor oo: The maximum annual copayment opOies onfy'd services are received hi3m a Prefaced Provider, or t you live and
receive covered services outside of a Preferred Provider area. M covered services axe received from nogFeferred Providers, whether
referred by a Preferred Plandder or not (there is no implied contract), there is no maximum copayment responshitity.
** The plm wdyes the dedeufihfe regeirmrerrt IN gess servicest
This is only a summary of benefits offered by PERSCare and PERS Choice. Please see the Evidence of Coverage booklets for the
exact terms of coverage.
*69
CalPERS HMO Basic Health Plan Benefit Summary
2000 Contract Year
Importm>r This is only a summary of benefits offered. Pease see the Evidence of (overage booklets far the exact terms of coverage.
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Services
WPERS HMOs
Hospital
Inpatient
'No Charge
Outpatient
No Charge
Physician Care
Office Visits
$5
Allergy Test/Treat
$5
Hearing Exam/ est
$5
Immunizationa/Inoculations
$5
Gynecological Exam
$5
Periodic Health Exam
$5
Well Baby Care
$5
Inpatient Hospital Visits
No Charge
Surgery/Anestbesia
No Charge
Eye Refraction
$10 Age limit varies by plan
Diagnostic x-ray and lab
No Charge
Outpatient
Durable Medical Equipment
No Charge
Includes Orthotics and Prosthetics
Prescription Drugs
$5/30 day
$5/90 day mail
Infertility Testing & Treatment
50% of charges
Ambulance
No Charge
Emergency Care
Varies by plan
Mental Health -
Inpatient
No charge up to 30 days per calendar year
Outpatient
$20 per visit/20 visits per calendar year
Substance Abuse
Inpatient
No Charge
Outpatient
$5 per visit/20 visits per calendar year
Home Health
No Charge
Skilled Nursing Care
No Charge up to 100 clays per calendar year
Speech/Physical/Occupational Therapy
Limited to short-term therapy for a period
No charge for inpatient visits at a hospital
not exceeding 60 consecutive calendar days
or skilled nursing facility. $5/visit for
per condition following the date of the first
outpatient and home visite.
therapy session. Applies to each therapy.
Long-term rehabilitation is not covered.
Hospice
No Charge
Chiropractic
Varies by plan
$5 per visit /20 visits per calendar year
Blood & Blond Products
No Charge
Hearing Aid Denefit
$1,000 Max. every 36 months
Importm>r This is only a summary of benefits offered. Pease see the Evidence of (overage booklets far the exact terms of coverage.
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We're ready to show you what CalPERS can do for your agency and your employees.
We'll be in your area soon, so let us explain how you, together with Ca1PERS, can
meet—and beat—the health care challenge!
For more information or to set up an appointment, please complete and return this card
or contact C.'aIPERS PAhc Agency Information/Marketing at (916) 658-1233.
❑ Please send me CAPERS Health Program information.
❑ Please call me to schedule a presentation.
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California Public Employees' Retirement System
Health Benefit Services Division
Public .agency Information/Marketing
P.O. Box 942714
Sacramento, CA 94229-2714
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Public Employees' Retirement System
Public Agency Information/Marketing
(916) 658-1233
Website: www.calpers.ca.gov
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CAPERS
Health Benefits Program
Presented by — Karla Purcell
CaIPERS BACKGROUND
+0 ^7—>r a 6
38 years providing health benefits — since 1962
:- In 1967 legislation was passed to allow public agencies to join the program
HEALTH BENEFITS MEMBERSHIP
Over "1.2" million lives covered
> Over 1,200 contracting Public Agencies
> 104 school districts
Largest risk pool in California
NEGOTIATIONS
Negotiations start January for the following new year
Health plan contracts are signed by CalPERS Health Committee Board in April
Circular letters are sent to contracting Agencies by May/June
ENROLLMENT AND CONTRACTING PROCEDURES
Agency needs to adopt a resolution:
> Agency as a "whole"; or
> 8y recognized employee group — including your "elected officials"
> Effective Date: ist of any given month
Adopted resolution must be received by the 101h of the month for the
effective date to be the first of the following month
➢ Initially there is a new agency enrollment
> Open enrollment is held every year from September 1st through October 15th
> Contracts are on a calendar year basis — January 1st through December 315t
EMPLOYER COSTS
> Employer Contribution:
Z Equal contribution:
:- Unequal contribution:
➢ Administrative Cost:
Contingency Reserve Fund:
$16 minimum for active and retired employees
$1 minimum per month for retiree's with annual
increases of 5% of the active employee's contribution
Maximum 2% - Currently 0.5% (half of one
percent since 1988)
Maximum 4% - Currently 0.0% since 1985
(OVER)
BILLING PROCEDURES
Monthly Itemized bill
CalPERS Agencies — will include the total premium for enrolled active employees and only
the agency contribution amount for enrolled retirees + administrative fee
Non CalPERS Agencies — will include the full premium for active and retired employees +
administrative fee
Agencies issue a single payment to CalPERS. CalPERS disburses payment to each
carrier
COBRA billing administered by carrier, employee pays carrier direct
EMPLOYEE ELIGIBILITY
> Program must be offered to ALL eligible "active" and "retired" employees:
➢ Active: Timebase of half-time or more; Tenure of more than 6 months
➢ Retired: PERS/SIRS membership; receive a monthly allowance; and
separate/retire within 120 days (can not defer retirement)
Must offer program to "past" retirees
After initial Effective date: Be enrolled in a PERS plan at the
time of separation before retiring
Deductions: From PERS or STRS check
FAMILY MEMBER ELIGIBILITY
➢ Dependents: Unmarried up to age "23" (natural, step, or adopted)
Extended Dependent Children Coverage
Domestic Partner Coverage
➢ Survivor: May continue PERS health plan coverage if receiving spouse's
retirement warrant.
➢ No dual coverage and split enrollments
HEALTH PLAN COVERAGE
➢ PPO's or Preferred Provider Organizations
➢ Traditional fee for service or indemnity plan with deductibles and co -pays
➢ Self -referral to any Blue Cross doctor (including specialists and acupuncture)
➢ Non formulary prescriptions with $5.00 co -pay for generic and $10.00 for name brand
➢ World Wide coverage provided
➢ HMO's or Health Maintenance Organizations
➢ You chose a Primary Care Physician (PSP)
➢ PCP coordinates all your care including referrals to any specialists
➢ Prescriptions are $5.00 co -pay with HMO formulary for prescriptions
PROGRAM FEATURES
➢ No utilization or actuarial review for new agencies
➢ ALL premiums and benefits are the SAME for all agencies
➢ No waiting periods
➢ Cannot be denied coverage for pre-eAsting conditions
➢ Coordination with employer to conduct health fair and enrollment training
➢ ALL eligible ACTIVE and RETIREES participate in open enrollments
➢ Customer Service/Member Advocacy (800) 237-3345
CaIPERS CaIPERS CaIPERS CaIPERS CaIPERS
Available Health Plans For 2000:
SAN_JOAQUIN COUNTY.-
Aetna
OUNTY:
Aetna U.S. Healthcare
Blue Shield Access+ HMO
Health Net
Kaiser
Lifeguard
Maxicare
Pacificare
PERSCare
PERS Choice
HMO Availability is geographically restricted by Residence Zip Code
PERS Care & PERS Choice offer World Wide Coverage
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