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MEDICAL PLAN, EFFECTIVE JAHl1ARY 1, 2005, ADOPTING nHEALTH SERVICE
PLAN DESIGNn OPTIONS, APPROVING AN EMPLOYBB CONTRIBUTION SCHEDULE,
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $130,000.00, TO Fl1HD SAID ADMINISTRATIVE
SBRVICES AGREEMBNTS, MAICING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATING TO THE SUBJECT, FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS
LAW, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes an
agreement with Humana Insurance Company, for administrative
services of the City's Employee Medical Fund Plan, a copy of which
agreement is on file in the office of the City Secretary. The City
Manager is hereby authorized to execute such document and all
related documents on behalf of the City of La Porte.
The City
Secretary is hereby authorized to attest to all such signatures and
to affix the seal of the City to all such documents. City Council
appropriates the sum of $130,000.00 from City of La Porte Employee
Health Services Fund Account No. 014-6144-515-6011, to fund said
administrative services agreement for the 2005 calendar year,
subject to network cost guarantee.
Section 2. The City Council approves and adopts the four plan
design options recommended by Humana Insurance Company, for the
City of La Porte Employee Medical Fund (Coverage First 1500,
Coverage First 1000, PPO 500 AND PPO 300), in form attached hereto
and incorporated herein by this reference. Council also approves
and adopts the Employee contribution Schedule by Plan Design
effective January 1, 2005, with 20% of plan cost shared with
employees, in form attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference.
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Section 3. The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date,
hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City council was
posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the
City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as
required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government
Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required
by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject
matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted
upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms
such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
Section 5. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 27th of September, 2004.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By:
Alton Porter,
Mayor
ATTEST:
Martha A. Gillett,
city Secretary
AP~td &h
Knox W. Askins,
City Attorney
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TEXAS CoverageFirst 1000
Plan 35, Option 84
Plan pays for services from
PARTICIPATING providers
Plan pays for services from
NONPARTICIPATING providers
Up-Front Benefit · Annual member benefit (Applies
Allowance to medical services received from
participating providers only. Does
not apply to member
copayments, mental health
services or Rx benefits.)
$500 per calendar year
per member
Not applicable
Annual Deductible · Individual $1,000 $2,000
(per calendar year)
(copayments do · Family $3,000 $6.000
not apply)
Preventive Care · Routine immunizations (birth to 100% 100%
age 7)
· Routine immunizations (age 7 to 100% after deductible 70% after deductible
age 18)
· Annual routine mammography
· Annual routine Pap smears
· Routine adult lab and X-rays
· Annual routine adult physical 100% after $20 copayment per 70% after deductible
examinations (16 years and visit to a Level One participating
above; excludes lab and X-ray) physician or $35 copayment per
· Routine child physical visit to a Level Two participating
examinations (up to age 16; physician *
includes lab and X-ray)
Physician Services · Office visits (excludes diagnostic 100% after $20 copayment per 70% after deductible
lab and X-ray, outpatient surgery) visit to a Level One participating
· Prenatal benefit (office visit physician or $35 copayment per
copayment applies to first visit visit to a Level Two participating
only) physician *
· Allergy testing (covered as part of
office visit)
· Diagnostic tests, lab and X-rays 80% after deductible 60% after deductible
· Allergy serum
· Inpatient services
· Outpatient services (includes
surgery)
· Physician visits to emergency
room (1)
· Allergy injections 100% after $5 copayment per 70% after deductible
visit
Coverage First PPO combines the cost-saving incentives of a modern health plan with freedom of choice
and an annual benefit allowance. When you see participating providers, you receive the highest level
of benefits available under your plan. At the same time, you retain the flexibility to see any physician.
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CoverageFirst 1000 Plan pays for services from plan pays for services from
Plan 35, Option 84 PARTICIPATING providers NONPARTICIPATING providers
Hospital Services · Inpatient care (semiprivate room 100% after $100 co payment 70% after deductible
and board, nursing care, leU) (2) per day for first five days per
admission, and after deductible
· Outpatient surgery - facility (2) 100% after $ 50 copayment per 70% after deductible
procedure after deductible
· Outpatient nonsurgical (including 80% after deductible 60% after deductible
diagnostic lab and X-ray)
· Emergency room (1) 100% after $100 copayment 70% after deductible
per visit after deductible
(copayment is waived if admitted)
Prescription Drugs · Rx4 See attached rider, if applicable
Other Medical · Skilled nursing facility (up to 80% after deductible 60% after deductible
Services 60 days per calendar year)
· Home health care (up to
100 visits per calendar year) (2)
· Durable medical equipment (2)
· Physical, speech and hearing
therapy (2), (5)
· Ambulance (1)
· Private duty nursing (inpatient
hospital only)
· Hospice (2)
· Transplant services (2), (3) 100% after deductible 70% after deductible
Mental Health · Inpatient (up to 30 days per 100% after $100 copayment 70% after deductible
Services (4) calendar year) (2) per day for first five days
per admission
· Inpatient professional services 80% 60%
· Outpatient (up to 30 visits per
calendar year)
-Individual sessions 100% after a $20 copayment 70%
per visit
- Group sessions 100% after a $1 0 copayment 70%
per visit
Serious · Inpatient (up to 45 days per Covered the same as any Covered the same as any
Mental Illness calendar year) (2) other illness other illness
· Outpatient (up to 60 visits per
calendar year)
Chemical Dependency · Inpatient (2) Covered the same as any Covered the same as any
(lifetime maximum of · Outpatient other illness other illness
three separate series of
treatments for each
insured person)
* Level One participating physicians include family practitioner, general practitioner, pediatrician or internist and Level Two contains any
other participating physician. Please contact Customer Service for details.
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CoverageFirst 1000
Plan 35, Option 84
Plan pays for services from
PARTICIPATING providers
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Plan pays for services from
NONPARTICIPATING providers
Maximum · Individual
Out-Of-Pocket
Expense Limit · Family
(per calendar year)
(excludes deductibles
and copayments)
$2,000
$6,000
$4,000
$12,000
Lifetime Maximum
Benefit
$1,000,000
Payments - Plan benefits are paid based
on reasonable charges, as defined in your
Certificate. Participating providers agree
to accept reasonable charges, as listed in
negotiated payment schedules, as
payment in full.
For services rendered by nonparticipating
physicians, the member is responsible for
charges exceeding a fee schedule selected
by your employer and defined in your
Certificate. For services from other
nonparticipating providers, the member is
responsible for amounts exceeding
reasonable charges, as defined in
your Certificate.
Participating primary care and
.,ecialist physicians and other
:oviders in Humana's networks are
. not the agents, employees or partners
of Humana or any of its affiliates or
subsidiaries. They are independent
contractors. Humana is not a provider
of medical services. Humana does
not endorse or control the clinical
judgement or treatment
recommendations made by the
physicians or other providers listed
in network directories or otherwise
selected by you.
Emergency care services received while
out of the service area are covered at the
participating provider level.
To be covered, expenses must be
medically necessary and specified as
covered. Please see your Certificate
for more information on medical
necessity and other specific
plan benefits.
(1) Emergency care provided by a
nonparticipating provider will
be covered at the participating
provider level.
(2) Prior authorization required in order
to receive these benefits.
(3) Transplant services do not apply
toward the maximum out-ot-pocket
expense limit.
(4) Any out-at-pocket expense for
the treatment ot mental health
services does not apply towards any
out-of-pocket expense limits except
for serious mental illness.
(5) Subject to certain limitations and
exclusions. Refer to the Certificate for
additional information.
TIle III1W/IIzt ~f benifits pWIJided depends UpOIl the
plall selected. Premiums U,ilIl'llry IIccoTdin.~ ta tl1('
selectioll made.
For .,?eneml questiollS about the plan. (orttaa. YOIIT
betl!!fits admil1isr'12tar.
Limitat
and
o n s
This is a partial and summarized list of
nitations and exclusions. Your group
..lay have specific limitations and
exclusions not included on this list.
Please check your Certificate for this
complete listing. The Certificate is the
document upon which benefit paynlent
will be determined.
Unless stated mhenvise. no coverage will be
provided for the foUowing simacions.
'I. A sickness or injury which is covered
under any Workers' Compensation or
similar law.
2. Sickness or injury tor which the insured
person is in any way paid or entitled to
payment or care and treannent by or
through a government program, other
than Medicaid or as othcnvise provided
by Texas law.
3. Education or training; medical services
pro\'ided by the insured person's parent.
spouse, brother. sister or child.
4. Investigational or experimental drugs or
substances not approved by Humana or
by the Food and Drug Administration.
5. Tre.atment, services. supplies or surgery
that is not medically necessary.
6. Purchase or fitting of hearing aids,
implantable hearing devices or advice on
their care, unless provided by rider.
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Exclusions
7. Weekend nonemergency
hospital admissions.
S. In-vitro fertilization. unless our In- Vitro
Fertilization Rider is included in the
Group Policy; any medical or surgical
treatment of infertility; infertility
evaluations; sex change services or
reversal of elective sterilization.
9. Plastic, cosmetic or reconstructive
surgery, unless a functional impairment is
present or if required to correct a
congenital defect. birth abnormality of a
newborn or for breast reconstruction or
as othenvise stated in the certificate.
10. Services and supplies for dental care,
treatment of teeth or periodontium or
oral surgery. unless the expenses
a. are medically necessary diagnostic
and/ or surgical treatment of the
temporomandibular Gaw or
craniomandibular) joint;
b. are for the surgical removal of
a tumor or lesions in the mouth; or
c. are incurred in connection with an
injury to sound natural teeth or jaw.
except injuries resulting from biting
or chewing, sustained while the
person is covered by the Group
Policy. For an injury. the care and
treatment must be provided within
tile 12 month period beginning on
the date of the injury. Also. the
insured person must remain covered
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under the Group Policy during the
12 month period while the care and
treatment is being received. We will
not cover any treatment related to the
preparation or the fitting of denmres.
including dental implants.
11. Any service, supply or treamlent
connected with custodial care.
l2. Sickness or injury caused by the
insured person's:
a. engaging in an illegal occupation; or
b. commission of or an attempt to
commit a criminal act.
13. Any treatment to reduce obesity,
including, but not limited to.
surgical procedures.
14. .Elective abortion unless:
a. the physician certifies in writing that
the pregnancy would endanger the
life of the mother: or
b. the pregnancy is a result of rape or
incest: or
c. the services are received to treat
medical complications due to
the abortion.
15. Vision analysis. testing or orthoptic
n-aining or the purchase of eyeglasses or
contact lenses.
16. Care and treatment of complications of
noncovered procedures. unless required
by state law.
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TEXAS CoverageFirst 1500
Plan 35, Option 100
Plan pays for services from
PARTICIPATING providers
Plan pays for services from
NONPARTICIPATING providers
Up-Front Benefit · Annual member benefit (Applies
Allowance to medical services received from
participating providers only. Does
. not apply to member
copayments, mental health
services or Rx benefits.)
$500 per calendar year
per member
Not applicable
Annual Deductible · Individual $1.500 $3,000
(per calendar year)
(copayments do · Family $4.500 $9,000
not apply)
Preventive Care . Routine immunizations (birth to 100% 100%
age 7)
· Routine immunizations (age 7 to 100% after deductible 70% after deductible
age 18)
· Annual routine mammography
· Annual routine Pap smears
· Routine adult lab and X-rays
· Annual routine adult physical 100% after $20 copayment per 70% after deductible
examinations (16 years and visit to a Level One participating
above; excludes lab and X-ray) . physician or $35 copayment per
· Routine child physical visit to a Level Two participating
examinations (up to age 16; physician*
includes lab and X-ray)
Physician Services · Office visits (excludes diagnostic 100% after $20 copayment per 70% after deductible
lab and X-ray, outpatient surgery) visit to a Level One participating
· Prenatal benefit (office visit physician or $35 copayment per
copayment applies to first visit visit to a Level Two participating
only) physician *
· Allergy testing (covered as part of
office visit)
· Diagnostic tests. lab and X-rays 80% after deductible 60% after deductible
· Allergy serum
· Inpatient services
· Outpatient services (includes
surgery)
· Physician visits to emergency
room (1)
· Allergy injections 100% after $5 copayment per 70% after deductible
visit
Coverage First PPO combines the cost-saving incentives of a modern health plan with freedom of choice
and an annual benefit allowance. When you see participating providers, you receive the highest level
of benefits available under your plan. At the same time, you retain the flexibility to see any physician.
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CoverageFirst 1500 Plan pays for services from Plan pays for services from
plan 35, Option 100 PARTICIPATING providers NONPARTICIPATING providers
Hospital Services · Inpatient care (semiprivate room 100% after $100 co payment 70% after deductible
and board, nursing care, leU) (2) per day for first five days per
admission, and after deductible
· Outpatient surgery - facility (2) 100% after $50 copayment per 70% after deductible
procedure after deductible
· Outpatient nonsurgical (including 80% after deductible 60% after deductible
diagnostic lab and X-ray)
· Emergency room (1) 100% after $1 00 copayment 70% after deductible
per visit after deductible
(copayment is waived if admitted)
Prescription Drugs · Rx4 See attached rider, if applicable
Other Medical . Skilled nursing facility (up to 80% after deductible 60% after deductible
Services 60 days per calendar year)
· Home health care (up to
100 visits per calendar year) (2)
· Durable medical equipment (2)
. Physical, speech and hearing
therapy (2), (5)
. Ambulance (1)
. Private duty nursing (inpatient
hospital only)
· Hospice (2)
· Transplant services (2), (3) 100% after deductible 70% after deductible
Mental Health · Inpatient (up to 30 days per 100% after $100 copayment 70% after deductible
Services (4) calendar year) (2) per day for first five days
per admission
· Inpatient professional services 80% 60%
· Outpatient (up to 30 visits per
calendar year)
-Individual sessions 100% after a $20 copayment 70%
per visit
- Group sessions 100% after a $10 copayment 70%
per visit
Serious · Inpatient (up to 45 days per Covered the same as any Covered the same as any
Mental Illness calendar year) (2) other illness other illness
. Outpatient (up to 60 visits per
calendar year)
Chemical Dependency · Inpatient (2) Covered the same as any Covered the same as any
(lifetime maximum of · Outpatient other illness other illness
three separate series of
treatments for each
insured person)
* level One participating physicians include family practitioner, general practitioner, pediatrician or internist and level Two contains any
other participating physician. Please contact Customer Service for details.
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CoverageFirst 1500
Plan 35, Option 100
Plan pays for services from
PARTICIPATING providers
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Plan pays for services from
NONPARTICIPATING providers
Maximum · Individual
Out-Of-Pocket
Expense Limit · Family
(per calendar year)
(excludes deductibles
and copayments)
$3.000
$9,000
$6,000
$18.000
Lifetime Maximum
Benefit
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Payments - Plan benefits are paid based
on reasonable charges. as defined in your
Certificate. Participating providers agree
to accept reasonable charges. as listed in
negotiated payment schedules. as
payment in full.
For services rendered by nonparticipating
physicians. the member is responsible for
charges exceeding a fee sc/:1edule selected
by your employer and defined in your
Certificate. For services from other
nonparticipating providers. the member is
responsible for amounts exceeding
reasonable charges. as defined in
your Certificate.
Participating primary care and
-pecialist physicians and other
roviders in Humana's networks are
not the agents, employees or partners
of Humana or any of its affiliates or
subsidiaries. They are independent
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"
contractors. Humana is not a provider
of medical services. Humana does
not endorse or control the clinical
judgement or treatment
recommendations made by the
physicians or other providers listed
in network directories or otherwise
selected by you.
Emergency care services received while
out of the service area are covered at the
participating provider level.
To be covered, expenses must be
medically necessary and specified as
covered. Please see your Certificate
for more information on medical
necessity and other specific
plan benefits.
(1) Emergency care provided by a
nonparticipating provider will
be covered at the participating
provider level.
(2) Prior authorization required in order
to receive these benefits.
(3) Transplant services do not apply
toward the maximum out-of-pocket
expense limit.
(4) Any out-of-pocket expense for
the treatment of mental health
services does not apply towards any
out-of-pocket expense limits except
for serious mental illness.
(5) Subject to certain limitations and
exclusions. Refer to the Certificate for
additional information.
'17Ie alllOl/llt oj benifits pTOlJided depends I/pOll the
plan selected. Premiums U.'i/ll'tlty according to the
selection /IIade.
For general questiol/s abol/t the plan, conTact 1'O/4r
benefits adminisrrator.
limitations and
This is a partial and summarized list of
nitations and exclusions. Your group
.,lay have specific limitations and
exclusions not included on this list.
Please check your Certificate for this
complete listing. The Certificate is the
document upon which benefit payment
will be determined.
Unless stated otherwise, no coverage will be
provided tor the following sinIatiollS.
I. A sickness or injury which is covered
under any Workers' Compensation or
similar law.
2. Sickness or injury tor which the insured
person is in any wny paid or entitled to
payment or care and treatmenr by or
through a governmenr program, ocher
than Medicaid or as otherwise provided
by Tex.1s law.
3. Education or training; medical services
provided by che insured person's parent,
spouse, brother, sister or child.
4. Investigational or experimental drugs or
substances nor approved by Humana or
by the Food and Drug Administration.
=>. Treatment, sen'ices. supplies or surgery
chat is not medically necessary.
6. Purchase or fitting of hearing aids,
implantable hearing devices or advice on
their care, unless provided by rider.
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Exclusions
7. Weekend non emergency
hospital awnissions.
8. In-vitro tertilization. unless our In- Viero
Fercilization Rider is included in the
Group Policy; any medical or surgical
treatment of intertility; infertility
evaluations; sex change services or
reversal of elective sterilization.
9. Plastic. cosmetic or reconstructive
surgery. unless a functional impaimlenc is
presenr or if required to correct a
congenital defect. birth abnormalicy of a
newborn or for breast reconstruction or
as otherwise stated in the certificate.
10. Services and supplies for dental care,
treannent of teeth or periodontium or
otal surgery, unless the e)..-penses
a. are medically necessary diagnostic
and/or surgical treamlent of the
temporomandibular Gaw or
craniomandibular) joint;
b. are for the surgical removal of
a tumor or lesions in che mouth; or
c. are incurred in connection with an
injury to sound natural teeth or jaw,
ex.cept injuries resulting from biting
or che\\'<ing, sustained while the
person is covered by the Group
Policy. For all injury, the care and
treatment must be provided within
the '12 monch period beginning on
che date of the injury. Also. the
insured person must remain covered
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under che Group Policy during the
12 month period while the care and
treannent is being received. We will
not cover any trearmenc related co che
preparation or the titting of dentures.
including dental implants.
11. Any service, supply or treatment
connected with .custodial care.
12. Sickness or injury caused by the
insured person's:
a. engaging in an illegal occupation: or
b. commission of or an attempt to
commit a criminal act.
13. Any treatment to reduce obesit)"
including, but not limited to.
surgical procedures.
14. Elective abortion unless:
a. the physician certifies in writing that
the pregnancy would endanger the
life of the mocher: or
b. the pregnancy is a result of rape or
incest; or
c. the services are received to treat
medical complications due to
the abortion.
'15. Vision analysis, testing or orthoptic
training or che purchase of eyeglasses' or
concact lenses.
16. Care and treatment of complications of
noncovered procedures. unless required
by state law.
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Plan 44, Option 5 PARTICIPATING providers NONPARTICIPATING providers
Preventive Care · Routine immunizations (birth to 100% 100%
age 7)
· Routine immunizations (age 7 to 100% after deductible 70% after deductible
age 78)
· Annual routine mammogram
· Annual routine Pap smear
- Routine adult lab and X-ray
· Annual routine adult physical 100% after $20 copayment per 70% after deductible
examinations (16 years and visit to a Level One participating
above: excludes lab and X-ray) physician or $35 copayment per
· Routine child physical visit to a Level Two participating
examinations (up to age 76; physician *
includes lab and X-ray)
Physician · Office visits (includes diagnostic 100% after $20 co payment per 70% after deductible
Services lab/X-ray, allergy testing) (excludes visit to a Level One participating
outpatient surgery) physician or $35 copayment per
· Prenatal care (office visit visit to a Level Two participating
copayment applies to first visit physician *
only)
- Allergy serum 90% after deductible 60% after deductible
· Inpatient services
- Outpatient services (includes
surgery)
- Physician visits to emergency
room (1)
· Allergy injections 100% after $5 copayment 70% after deductible
per visit
Hospital -Inpatient care (semiprivate room 100% after $ 1 50 copayment per 70% after deductible
Services and board, nursing care, leU) (2) day for first five days per
admission, and after deductible
- Outpatient surgery - facility (2) 100% after $50 co payment per 70% after deductible
procedure after deductible
· Outpatient nonsurgical (including 90% after deductible 60% after deductible
diagnostic lab and X-ray)
· Emergency room (1) 100% after $1 00 copayment per 70% after deductible
visit after deductible (copayment
waived if admitted)
Prescription Drugs · Rx4 See attached rider. if applicable
Other Medical - Skilled nursing facility (up to 60 90% after deductible 60% after deductible
Services days per calendar year)
HumanaPPO combines the cost-saving incentives of a modern health plan with freedom of choice.
When you see participating providers, you receive the highest level of benefits available under your plan.
At the same time, you retain the flexibility to see any physiCian.
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PPO 300
Plan 44, Option 5
Plan pays for services at
PARTICIPATING providers
Plan pays for services at
NONPARTICIPATING providers
Other Medical - Home health care (up to 100 90% after deductible 60% after deductible
Services (cont.) visits per calendar year) (2)
- Durable medical equipment (2)
- Physical, speech and hearing
therapy (2), (5)
- Ambulance (1)
- Private duty nursing (inpatient
hospital only)
- Hospice (2)
- Transplant selVices (2), (3) 100% after deductible 70% after deductible
Mental Health -Inpatient (up to 30 days per 100% after $150 copayment per 70% after deductible
Services' (4) calendar year) (2) day for first five days per
admission
-Inpatient professional selVices 90% 60%
- Outpatient (up to 30 visits per
calendar year)
- Individual sessions 100% after a $35 copayment 70%
per visit
- Group sessions 100% after a $20 copayment 70%
per visit
Serious Mental -Inpatient (up to 45 days per Covered the same as any Covered the same as any
Illness calendar year) (2) other illness other illness
- Outpatient (up to 60 visits per
calendar year)
Chemical -Inpatient (2) Covered the same as any Covered the same as any
Dependency - Outpatient other illness other illness
Services
(lifetime maximum of
three separate series
of treatments for each
insured person)
Annual Deductible - Individual $300 $600
(per calendar year)
(copayments do not - Family $900 $1,800
apply)
Maximum - Individual $2,500 $5,000
Out-Of-Pocket
Expense Limit - Family $7,500 $15,000
(per calendar year)
(excludes deductibles
and copayments)
Lifetime Maximum $~,OOO,OOO
Benefit
* Level One participating physicians include family practitioner, general practitioner, pediatrician or internist and Level Two contains any
other participating physician. Please contact Customer SelVice for details.
Payments - Plan benefits are paid based
on reasonable charges. as defined in your
r:ertificate. Participating providers agree to
.:cept reasonable charges. as listed in
negotiated payment schedules. as payment
in full.
For seNlces rendered by nonparticipating
physicians. the member is responsible for
charges exceeding a fee schedule selected
by your employer and defined in your
Certificate. For seNices from other
nonparticipating providers. the member
is responsible for amounts exceeding
reasonable charges, as defined in
your Certificate.
Participating primary care and
specialist physicians and other
providers in Humana's networks are
not the agents, employees or partners
of Humana or any of its affiliates or
subsidiaries. They are independent
e
contractors. Humana is not a provider
of medical services. Humana does not
endorse or control the clinical
judgement or treatment
recommendations made by the
physicians or other providers listed
in network directories or otherwise
selected by you.
Emergency services received while out of
the seNice area are covered at participating
provider level.
To be covered, expenses must be
medically necessary and specified as
covered. Please see your Certificate for
more information on medical necessity
and other specific plan benefits.
(1) Emergency care provided by a
nonparticipating provider will be
covered at the participating
provider level.
e
(2) Prior authorization required in order to
receive these benefits.
(3) Transplant seNices do not apply
toward the maximum out-of-pocket
expense limit.
(4) Any out-of-pocket expense for the
treatment of mental health services
does not apply towards any
out-of-pocket expense limits except
for serious mental illness.
(5) Subject to certain limitations and
exclusions. Refer to the Certificate for
additional information.
Tht~ amr)l4nr of heruifits providt'd depends llJ1tlll dIe
plan selected. Premiums will lIar)' accordit(~ to the
selection made.
Ftlr ~~e/leml questions about the plan, Cl.llltOa )/our
benefits odmi/listrmor.
limitations
and
This is a partial and summarized list
of limitations and exclusions. Your
group may have specific limitations
and exclusions not included on this
list. Please check your Certificate for
'Us complete listing. The Certificate is
.le document upon which benefit
payment will be determined.
Unless stated orhenvise, no coverage will be
provided tor the followi.ng situations.
I. A sickness or injury which is coven:d
under any Workers' Compensation or
similar law.
2. Sicknes.~ or injury tor which the insured
person is in any w:lY paid or emided co
paymem or care and treacment by or
through a governmem program. other
than Medicaid or as othen\.>ise provided
by Texas law:
3. Education or training; medical services
provided by the insured person"s parent,
spouse, brother, sister or child.
{. Investigational or experimental drugs or
substances not approved by Humana or by
the Food and Dl'l1gAdminisrration.
5. Treaunent, services, supplies or surgery
that is noc medically necessary.
6. Purchase or fitting of hearing aids,
implanClble hearing devices or advice on
their care, unless provided by rider.
7. Weekend nonemergency
hospica.l admissions.
TX-23443-HH 1/04
Exclusions
8. In-vitl'O fertilization, unless our In- Vio"O
Fertilization Rider is included in che
Group Policy; any medical or surgical
t:re:ltment of infertility; infertility
evaluations; sex change services or reversal
of elective the certificate.
9. Plastic, cosmetic or reconstructive surgery,
unless a timctional impairment is present
or if required to correct a congenit::ll
defect, birth abnomlality of a newborn or
for breast reconstruction or as odlenvise
stated in the certificace.
10. Services and supplies for dental care,
treatment of teeth or periodontiwn or
oral surgery, unless the expenses
a. are medically necessary diagnostic
andlor surgical t:re:louent of the
cempol'Omandibular Gaw or
cr:miomandibular) joint:
b. are fOl' che surgical remoV'dl of a nlmor
01" lesions in the mouth; or
c. are incurred in connection "vith an
injury to sound namral teeth or jaw,
except injuries resulting from biting or
chewing, sust.-uned while the person is
covered by the Group Policy. For an
injury, the care and treannent mUSt be
provided within the 12 month period
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beginning on the date of the iI1iury.
Also. the insured person must remain
covered under the Group Policy
dming the 'J 2 month period while the
care and O'eaonent is being received.
We will not cover any treannent
related to the preparation or the fitting
of denmres, including dental imp.lants.
11. Any service, supply oi' treaunent
connected with custodial care.
12. Sickness or injury caused by dle
insured person's:
a. engaging in an megal occupation; or
b. commission of or an attempt to
commit a criminal act.
'13. Any treaOnem to reduce obesity,
including, but nO[ limiced to,
surgical procedures.
14. Elective abortion unless:
a. the physician certifies in writing that
dle pregnancy \vouJd endanger the life
of the mother; or
b. the pregnancy is a result of rape
or incest; or
c. the services are received to treat
medical complications due to
dle abortion.
15. Vision analysis, testing or orthoptic
training or the purchase of eyt:'g1asses
or contact lenses.
16. Care and treamlent of complications
of non covered procedures, wuess required
by state law;
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TEXAS PPO 500 Plan pays for services at Plan pays for services at
Plan 44, OP.tion 3 PARTICIPATING providers NONPARTICIPATING providers
Preventive Care · Routine immunizations (birth to 100% 100%
age 7)
· Routine immunizations (age 7 to 100% after deductible 70% after deductible
age 18)
· Annual routine mammogram
· Annual routine Pap smear
· Routine adult lab and X-ray
· Annual routine adult physical 100% after $25 copayment per 70% after deductible
examinations (16 years and visit to a Level One participating
above; excludes lab and X-ray) physician or $40 copayment per
· Routine child physical visit to a Level Two participating
examinations (up to age 16; physician*
includes lab and X-ray)
Physician Services · Office visits (includes diagnostic 100% after $25 copayment per 70% after deductible
lab/X-ray. allergy testing) (excludes visit to a Level One participating
outpatient surgery) physician or $40 copayment per
· Prenatal care (office visit visit to a Level Two participating
copayment applies to first visit physician *
only)
· Allergy serum 80% after deductible 50% after deductible
· Inpatient services
· Outpatient services (includes
surgery)
· Physician visits to emergency
room (1)
· Allergy injections 100% after $ 5 copayment per 70% after deductible
visit
Hospital Services · Inpatient care (semiprivate room 100% after $250 copayment per 70% after deductible
and board, nursing care, leU) (2) day for first five days per
admission, and after deductible
· Outpatient surgery - facility (2) 100% after $1 00 copayment per 70% after deductible
procedure after deductible
· Outpatient nonsurgical (including 80% after deductible 50% after deductibie
diagnostic lab and X-ray)
· Emergency room (1) 100% after $150 copayment per 70% after deductible
visit after deductible (copayment
waived if admitted)
Prescription · Rx4 See attached rider, if applicable
Drugs
Other Medical · Skilled nursing facility (up to 60 80% after deductible 50% after deductible
Services days per calendar year)
HumanaPPO combines the cost-saving incentives of a modern health plan with freedom of choice.
When you see participating providers, you receive the highest level of benefits available under your plan.
At the same time, you retain the flexibility to see any physician.
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PPO 500
Plan 44, Option 3
Plan pays for services at
PARTICIPATING providers
Plan pays for services at
NONPARTICIPATING providers
Other Medical - Home health care (up to 700 80% after deductible 50% after deductible
Services (cont.) visits per calendar year) (2)
- Durable medical equipment (2)
- Physical, speech and hearing
therapy (2), (5)
- Ambulance (1)
- Private duty nursing (inpatient
hospital only)
- Hospice (2)
- Transplant seNices (2), (3) 100% after deductible 70% after deductible
Mental Health -Inpatient (up to 30 days per 100% after $250 copayment per 70% after deductible
Services (4) calendar year) (2) day for first five days per
admission
-Inpatient professional seNices 80% 50%
- Outpatient (up to 30 visits per
calendar year)
- Individual sessions 100% after a $40 copayment per 70%
visit
- Group sessions 100% after a $25 copayment per 70%
. visit
Serious Mental -Inpatient (up to 45 days per Covered the same as any Covered the same 'as any
Illness calendar year) (2) other illness other illness
- Outpatient (up to 60 visits per
calendar year)
Chemical -Inpatient (2) Covered the same as any Covered the same as any
Dependency - Outpatient other illness other illness
Services
(lifetime maximum of
three separate series
of treatments for each
insured person)
Annual - Individual $500 $1,000
Deductible
(per calendar year) - Family $1,500 $3,000
(copayments do
not apply)
Maximum - Individual $3,000 $6,000
Out-Of-Pocket
Expense Limit (per - Family $9,000 $18,000
calendar year) (excludes
deductibles and
copayments)
Lifetime Maximum Sf,OOO,OOO
Benefit
* Level One participating physicians include family practitioner, general practitioner, pediatrician or internist and Level Two contains any
other participating physician. Please contact Customer SeNice for details.
Payments - Plan benefits are paid based
on reasonable charges. as defined in your
':ertificate. Participating providers agree to
.:cept reasonable charges, as listed in
negotiated payment schedules. as payment
in full.
For services rendered by nonparticipating
physicians. the member is responsible for
charges exceeding a fee schedule selected
by your employer and defined in your
Certificate. For services from other
nonparticipating providers. the member
is responsible for amounts exceeding
reasonable charges. as defined in
your Certificate.
Participating primary care and
specialist physicians and other
providers in Humana's networks are
not the agents, employees or partners
of Humana or any of its affiliates or
subsidiaries. They are independent
e
contractors. Humana is not a provider
of medical services. Humana does not
endorse or control the clinical
judgement or treatment
recommendations made by the
physicians or other providers listed
in network directories or otherwise
selected by you.
Emergency services received while out of
the service area are covered at participating
provider level.
To be covered, expenses must be
medically necessary and specified as
covered. Please see your Certificate for
more information on medical necessity
and other specific plan benefits.
(1) Emergency care provided by a
nonparticipating provider will be
covered at the participating
provider level.
e
(2) Prior authorization reqUired in order to
receive these benefits,
(3) Transplant services do not apply toward
the maximum out-of-pocket
expense limit.
(4) Any out-of-pocket expense for the
treatment of mental health services
does not apply towards any
out-of-pocket expense limits except
for serious mental illness.
(5) Subject to certain limitations and
exclusions. Refer to the Certificate for
additional information.
TIle amourlt of bemftts provided depends upon the
plan selected. Prel/liums lIIilI /lQry aa:ordil~1t to the
selection made.
For .t:e/lero1 questions about the plan, ',I/Itart }'Qllr
ben~fits admillistrrrtor.
limitations
and
This is a partial and summarized list
of limitations and exclusions. Your
group may have specific limitations
and exclusions not included on this
list. Please check your Certificate for
'-lUs complete listing. The Certificate is
.e document upon which benefit
payment will be determined.
Unless stated othen.vise, no coverage will be
provided tor the foUowing situations.
1. A sickness or injury which is covered
under any'Workers' Compensation or
similar law.
2. Sickness or mjury for which the insured
person is in :my way paid or entitled to
payment or care and treaonenr by or
through a government program, other
th.m Medicaid or as othen.vise provided
by Texas law.
3. Education or training; medical services
provided by the insured person's parent,
spouse, brother, sister or child.
4. Investigational or experimental drugs or
substances not approved by Humana or by
the Food and Drug Administration.
5. Treatment, services. supplies or surgery
'that is not medically necessary.
6. Purchase or fitting of hearing aids.
implantable hearing devices or advice on
their care, unless provided by rider.
7. Weekend non emergency
hospital admissions.
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TX-1 041 O-HH 1/04
Exclusions
8. In-vitro fertiJiz,'ltion. unless our In-Vitro
Fertilization Rider is included in the
Group Policy; any medical or surgical
treatment of intertility; infertility
evaluations; se.'C change services or reversal
of elective sterilization.
9. Plastic, cosmetic or reconstructive surgery,
unless a functional impairment is present
or if required to correct a congenital
defect, birth abnormality of a newborn or
for breast reconstruction or as otherwise
stated in the certificate.
10. Services and supplies for dental care.
treatment of teeth or periodontium or
ora] surgery. unless the expenses
:1. are medically necessary diagnostic
and/or surgical rreatmem of the
temporomandibular Gaw or
craniomandibular) joint;
b. are for the surgical remov:tl of
a nImor or lesions in the
mouth: or
c. are incun'ed in connection with an
injury to sound natural teeth or jaw.
except injuries resulting from biting or
che\ving, sustained while the person is
covered by the Group Policy. For an.
illjUry. the care and treatment must be
provided ,vithin the 12 month period
beginning on the date of the injury.
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Insured by Humana Insurance Company
@2004 Humana Inc.
Also, the insured person must remain
covered under the Group Policy
during the 12 month period while the
care and treatment is being received.
We V\rj]] not covet any treamlent
related to the preparation or the fitting
of dentures, including dental implants.
11. Any service, supply or treamlent
connected \\'ith custodial care.
12. Sickness or injury caused by the
insured person's:
a. engaging in an illegal occupation: or
b. commission of or an attempt to
cOIllmit a criminal act.
13. Any treatment to reduce obesity,
including, but not limited to,
surgical procedures.
14. Elective abortion unless:
a. the physician certifies in writing that
the pregnancy would endangel' the life
of the mother; or
b. the pregnancy is a result of rape or
incest; or
c. the services are received to treat
medical complications due to
the abortion.
t 5. Vision analysis. testing or orthoptic
training or the purchase of eyeglasses or
contact lenses.
16. Care and treatment of complications of
non covered pl"Ocedures. unless required by
state law.
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level One - $10. level Two - $25. [ev~1 Three - :$50, level' Four _: 2~.%
.r. ';.
How the Rx4
structure works
Covered prescnpaon drugs are assigned to one of four difterem levels with corresponding copaymem
amounts. The levels are organized as ,follows:
. Level One: low-est copaymem for low COSt generic and brand-name drugs.
. Level Two: higher copayment tor higher cost generic and br:md-name drugs.
. Level Three: higher copaymem than Level Two tor higher cost. mostly brand-name drugs that may
have generic or brand-name alternatives on Levels One or Two.
. Level Four: highest copayrnent for high-technology drugs (cerrain br:md-name drugs, biOtechnology
drugs and self-administered injectable medications).
. Medications may be moved from one level to a clifterent level during the plan year. Please check Ollr
Web site or contact Customer Service for the most up-to-date information.
Some drugs in all levels may be subject co dispensing limit::ltions. based on age, gender, duration or quantity.
Additionally, some Level Four drugs may need prior authorization in order to be covered. In these cases.
your physician should conract Humana Clinical Pharmacy Review at '1-800-555-CLIN (2546).
Members can visit Hum:ma's Web site, W\vw;humana.com, to obtain intormation about tl1eir prescription
drug and corresponding benefits and for possible lower cost alternatives, or they can call Humana's Customer
Service with questions or to request a Humana Rx4 Drug List by mail. We will also work with physicians
and pharmacists to eAl'lain the Rx4 strucnn-e.
For a complete listing of participating pharmacies, please refer to our Web site or your participating
provider directory.
Coverage at
participating
pharmacies
When you present your membership card at a participating pharmacy, you are req\lired to make a copayment
for each prescription based on the currem assigned level of the drug.
Drugs assigned to: Copayment per prescription or refill
Level One: S10
Level Two: $25
Level Three: 550
Level Four: 25%* of the total required payment to the dispensing pharmacy per
prescription or refill.
* The total maximum our-of-pocket copaymem costs for drugs in Level Four is limited to $2.500 per
calendar year, per member.
. If the dispensing pharmacy's charge is less than the con-esponding copaymenr, YOll will only be responsible
fur the lower amount.
. Your copayments for covered prescription drugs are made on a per prescription or refiU basis and will not
change ifHumana receives any reo'Ospective volume discounts or prescription drug rebates.
There are no claim torms to file if you use a participating pharmacy and present your membership card with
each prescription.
Nonparticipating
pharmacy
coverage *
YOll may also purchase prescribed medications from a nonparticipating pharmacy.You will be required to pay
for your prescriptions according to the following rule.
. You pay 100 percent of the dispensing pharmacy's charges.
You file a claim torm with Humana (address is on the back of ID card).
- Claim is paid at 70 percent of the dispensing pharmacy's charges. after they are first reduced by the
applicable copaymem.
. Your copayments for covered prescription drugs are made on a per prescription or refill basis and will not
change ifHumana recei"lr-cs any retrospective volume discounts or prescription drug rebates.
* In Georgia. the nonparticipating benefits are paid the same as the participating benefits. per st::lte regulation.
Coverage
specifics
GN-12140-HH 5/03
Your coverage includes the tollowi.l1g:
. A 30-day supply or the amount prescribed. whichever is less. for each pl-escription or refill.
. Contraceptives.
. Certain self-administered injectable drugs and related supplies approved by Humana.
. Certain dnlg5, medicines or medications that, under tederal or st::lte law; may be dispensed only by
prescription from a physician.
Mail-order
benefit
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For your convenience. you may receive a maximum 90-day supply per prescription or refill through the
mai.l (maximum 30-day supply for self-administered injeccable drugs). The same requirements apply
when purchasing medications through a participating mail-order pharmacy as apply when purchasing in
person at a pharmacy. Members can call Customer Service or visit our 'Web site for more information,
including mail-order torms.
Definition
of terms
. Drug List: a list of prescription drugs, medicines. medications and supplies specified by Humana. This list
identifies drugs as Level One, Level Two, Level Three or Level Four and indicates applicable dispensing
limits and/or any prior authorization requirements. (This list is subject to change,)
. Copayment: the amoul1t to be paid by the member coward the COSt of each separate prescription or refill
of a covered drug when dispensed by a pharmacy.
. Nonparticipating pharmacy: a pharmacy which has not been designated by Humana as a
participating pharmacy.
. Participating pharmacy: a pharmal:y which has entered into an agreement with Humana or which has
been designared by HU111,111a to provide services to all covered persons. Participating pharmacy designation
by Hlunana may be limited to specified services.
Limitations and
exclusions
{
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GN-12140-HH 5/03
Unless specifically stated otherwise, no coverage is provided for the following:
. Any portion of a prescription or refill that exceeds a 30-day supply for a medication - 90-&y supply for a
prescription or refill pO-day supply for self-administered injectables) purchased through mail order.
. Prescription refills in excess of the number specified by the physician's original order or dispensed more
than one year from the cL'lte of the original order
. The administration of a covered medication
. Immunizing agents or biological serums or allergy e:-..'"rnlcts (may be covered under the medical plan)
. Infertility drugs (except where required b)' law)
. Drug delivery implants
. Any drug, medicine or medication labeled "Caution -limited by federal law to investigational use" or any
experime.ncal drug, medicine or medication, even though a charge is, or may be. made to the member
. Any costs related to the mailing, sending or delivery of prescription drugs
. Any drug used for weight concrol (except where required by law)
. Any drug prescribed for a nOJlcovered sickness or injury
. Abortifacients (drugs used to induce abortions)
. Any drug prescribed for impOtence and/or sexual dysfimction, e.g. Viagra
. Injectable drugs. including but not limited to immunizing agents, biological sera, blood, blood plasma or
self-adm.inistered injectable dl"Ugs not approved by Humana
. Dietary supplements, except for amino acid mod.ified preparations and low-protein modified food
products necessary tor the treatment of inherited metabolic diseases.
This is only a partial list of limitations and exclusions. Please refer to the Certificate of
Coverage/Insurance for complete details regarding prescription drug coverage.
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Insured by Humana Health Insurance Company of Florida, Inc., Humana Insurance Company.
Human3 Health Plan, Inc., or Humana Insurance of Puerto Rico, Inc.
@2003 Humana Inc.
HWl1anaPPO
The Welch Comoan
Assumptions:
1. Humana Smart Suite plan design.
2. Rate differentials based on Humana book of business.
3. Enrollment assumptions based on Humana plan experience.
4. Employee and total premiums are based on previously stated projections of expected costs.
Schedule C 20%
Subs
Coverage 1st - $1,500 Deductible
Employee Only 23
Employee & Spouse 8
Employee and Children 8
Employee and Family 22
.overage 1st - $1,000 Deductible
Employee Only 54
Employee & Spouse 6
Employee and Children 6
Employee and Family 16
PPO - $500 Deductible
Employee Only 22
Employee & Spouse 23
Employee and Children 24
Employee and Family 58
PPO - $300 Deductible
Employee Only 33
Employee & Spouse 13
Employee and Children 13
Employee and Family 31
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Total Monthly Funding
Total Annual Funding
Employee/Employer %
Proposed Premiums and Contributions
Current
Total Employer Employee Employee
Premium Contribution Contributions Contribution Change I
$452.20 $429.17 $14.65 $0.00 $14.65
$581.64 $429.17 $105.00, $104.00 $1.00
$530.40 $429.17: $95.24 $86.67 $8.57
$632.86 $429.17 $120.69 $112.67 $8.02
,
$487.88 $429.17 ~ $22.70 $0.00 $22.70
$627.51 $429.17 ' $130.34 $104.00 $26.34
$572.24 $429.17; $120.07. $86.67 $33.40
$682.77 $429.17. $155.60' $112.67 $42.93
:
$508.39 $429.17, $50.23: $0.00 $50.23
$653.91 $429.171 $165.74 $104.00 $61.74
$596.31 $429.17; $155.15, $86.67 $68.48
$711.49 $429.17; $185.32' $112.67 $72.65
$554.31 $429.17: $79.14i $0.00 $79.14
$712.95 $429.171 $225.79' $104.00 $121.79
$650.16 $429.17! $215.99' $86.67 $129.32
$775.73 $429.17: $239.56 $112.67 $126.89
I
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$219,551 $154.500: $44,982, $23,929 $21,053
$2,634,610 $1.854,001 $539,787: $287,151 $252,636
100% 70% 20% I
$36.53
$104.21
$99.69
$110.57
Per Check
$23.18
$76.50
$71.61
$85.53
$10.48
$60.16
$55.42
$71.82
$6.76
$48.46
$43.96
$55.70
City of La Porte
Premium and Contribution Projection
Effective January 1. 2005
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested:
09-27-04
Appropriation
Requested By:
Shl'rri Samp~nn
Source of Funds:
Medical Fund
Department:
BURl~R R.esourc:es
Account Number: 014-6144-515-6061
Report:
Resolution:
Ordinance:
x
Amount Budgeted: $3,403,235;
Exhibits:
Ordinance
Amount Requested: $3,403,23;
Exhibits:
Summary of Benefits
Budgeted Item: YES NO
Exhibits:
Premium and C.ontrihutinn PrQjedion
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The City of La Porte is self-funded for medical benefits for employees, retirees and their dependents
To ensure the City was receiving the best rates and service for its employees, a consultant was used in March of this
year to formulate a request for proposal and test the market. Additionally, our employees have had
numerous customer service related problems with TML. The RFP requested services for health plan claims
administration, utilization review and large case management, preferred provider network, disease
management, pharmacy benefit management, COBRA and HIP AA administration.
18 Responses were received for some or all components of the RFP. After an initial evaluation by the Benefit
Consultant, two companies were chosen for presentations to the Chapter 172 Board members, Aetna and
Humana. Each company was asked to provide information regarding health plan claim administration,
utilization review and large case management, preferred provider network, disease management, pharmacy
benefit management, HIP AA and COBRA administration.
Both companies had current clients and past clients that were willing to supply favorable references.
Aetna and Humana both offered substantial savings on the network discounts, compared to TML and their average
30% discount. Aetna claimed to have discounts averaging over 50% and Humana claimed to have
discounts averaging at 49%.
Human offered new plan designs that are experiencing less than average annual increases to their health benefit
costs. The Humana Plan designs also offered similar PPOs to the City's current plan design.
The Chapter 172 Board of Trustees is recommending that Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate a 3 year
contract with Humana, beginning January 01,2005, for Administrative Services of the City's medical plan.
This proposal includes adopting the 4 plan design options Humana recommends for the City of La Porte
(Coverage First 1500, Coverage First 1000, PPO 500 and PPO 300).
Action Required bv Council:
Authorize City Manager to award bid to Humana, to administer the City's Medical Plan; adopt 4 plan designs
proposed by Humana; and increase the employee contributions to compromise 20% of Plan expenses.
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Debra Feazelle, City Manager.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2004- d-ol17
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH BUMAHA
INSURANCE COMPANY, FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES OF THE CITY' S
MEDICAL PLAN, BFFECTIVE JAHl1ARY 1, 2005, ADOPTING nHEALTH SERVICE
PLAN DESIGNn OPTIONS, APPROVING AN EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION SCHEDULE,
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $130,000.00, TO Fl1HD SAID ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICBS AGREEMENTS, MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATING TO THE SUBJECT, FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS
LAW, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City council hereby approves and authorizes an
agreement with Humana Insurance Company, for administrative
services of the City's Employee Medical Fund Plan, a copy of which
agreement is on file in the office of the City Secretary. The City
Manager is hereby authorized to execute such document and all
related documents on behalf of the City of La Porte.
The City
Secretary is hereby authorized to attest to all such signatures and
to affix the seal of the city to all such documents. City Council
appropriates the sum of $130,000.00 from City of La Porte Employee
Health Services Fund Account No. 014-6144-515-6011, to fund said
administrative services agreement for the 2005 calendar year,
subject to network cost guarantee.
Section 2. The City Council approves and adopts the four plan
design options recommended by Humana Insurance Company, for the
City of La Porte Employee Medical Fund (Coverage First 1500,
Coverage First 1000, PPO 500 AND PPO 300), in form attached hereto
and incorporated herein by this reference. Council also approves
and adopts the Employee Contribution Schedule by Plan Design
effective January 1, 2005, with 20% of plan cost shared with
employees, in form attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference.
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Section 3. The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date,
hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was
posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the
City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as
required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government
Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required
by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject
matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted
upon.
The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms
such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
Section 5. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 13th of September, 2004.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By:
Alton Porter,
Mayor
ATTEST:
Martha A. Gillett,
City Secretary
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Knox W. Askins,
City Attorney
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TEXAS CoverageFirst 1000 Plan pays for services from Plan pays for services from
Plan 35, Option 84 PARTICIPATING providers NONPARTICIPATING providers
Up-Front Benefit · Annual member benefit (Applies $500 per calendar year Not applicable
Allowance to medical services received from per member
participating providers only. Does
not apply to member
copayments, mental health
services or Rx benefits.)
Annual Deductible · Individual $1,000 $2,000
(per calendar year)
(copayments do · Family $3,000 $6,000
not apply)
Preventive Care · Routine immunizations (birth to 100% 100%
age 7)
· Routine immunizations (age 7 to 100% after deductible 10% after deductible
age 18)
· Annual routine mammography
· Annual routine Pap smears
· Routine adult lab and X-rays
· Annual routine adult physical 100% after $20 copayment per 10% after deductible
( examinations (16 years and visit to a Level One participating
above; excludes lab and X-ray) physician or $35 copayment per
· Routine child physical visit to a Level Two participating
examinations (up to age 16; physician *
includes lab and X-ray)
Physician Services · Office visits (excludes diagnostic 100% after $20 copayment per 10% after deductible
lab and X-ray, outpatient surgery) visit to a Level One participating
· Prenatal benefit (office visit physician or $35 copayment per
copayment applies to first visit visit to a Level Two participating
only) physician *
· Allergy testing (covered as part of
office visit)
· Diagnostic tests, lab and X-rays 80% after deductible 60% after deductible
· Allergy serum
· Inpatient services
· Outpatient services (includes
surgery)
· Physician visits to emergency
room (1)
· Allergy injections 100% after $5 copayment per 10% after deductible
visit
CoverageFirst PPO combines the cost-saving incentives of a modern health plan with freedom of choice
and an annual benefit allowance. When you see participating providers, you receive the highest level
of benefits available under your plan. At the same time, you retain the flexibility to see any physician.
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CoverageFirst 1000 Plan pays for services from Plan pays for services from
Plan 35, Option 84 PARTICIPATING providers NONPARTICIPATING providers
Hospital Services · Inpatient care (semiprivate room 100% after $100 copayment 70% after deductible
and board, nursing care, leU) (2) per day for first five days per
admission, and after deductible
· Outpatient surgery - facility (2) 100% after $50 copayment per 70% after deductible
procedure after deductible
· Outpatient nonsurgical (including 80% after deductible 60% after deductible
diagnostic lab and X-ray)
· Emergency room (1) 100% after $100 copayment 70% after deductible
per visit after deductible
(copayment is waived if admitted)
Prescription Drugs · Rx4 See attached rider, if applicable
Other Medical · Skilled nursing facility (up to 80% after deductible 60% after deductible
Services 60 days per calendar year)
· Home health care (up to
100 visits per calendar year) (2)
· Durable medical equipment (2)
· Physical, speech and hearing
therapy (2), (5)
· Ambulance (1)
· Private duty nursing (inpatient
hospital only)
· Hospice (2)
C · Transplant services (2), (3) 100% after deductible 70% after deductible
Mental Health · Inpatient (up to 30 days per 100% after $1 00 copayment 70% after deductible
Services (4) calendar year) (2) per day for first five days
per admission
· Inpatient professional services 80% 60%
· Outpatient (up to 30 visits per
calendar year)
-Individual sessions 100% after a $20 copayment 70%
per visit
- Group sessions 100% after a $10 copayment 70%
per visit
Serious · Inpatient (up to 45 days per Covered the same as any Covered the same as any
Mental Illness calendar year) (2) other illness other illness
· Outpatient (up to 60 visits per
calendar year)
Chemical Dependency · Inpatient (2) Covered the same as any Covered the same as any
(lifetime maximum of · Outpatient other illness other illness
three separate series of
treatments for each
insured person)
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* Level One participating physicians include family practitioner, general practitioner, pediatrician or internist and Level Two contains any
other participating physician. Please contact Customer Service for details.
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CoverageFirst 1000
Plan 35, Option 84
Plan pays for services from
PARTICIPATING providers
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Plan pays for services from
NONPARTICIPATING providers
Maximum · Individual
Out-Of-Pocket
Expense Limit · Family
(per calendar year)
(excludes deductibles
and copayments)
$2,000
$6,000
$4,000
$12,000
Lifetime Maximum
Benefit
$1,000,000
Payments - Plan benefits are paid based
on reasonable charges, as defined in your
Certificate. Participating providers agree
to accept reasonable charges, as listed in
negotiated payment schedules, as
payment in full.
For services rendered by nonparticipating
physicians, the member is responsible for
charges exceeding a fee schedule selected
by your employer and defined in your
Certificate. For services from other
nonparticipating providers, the member is
responsible for amounts exceeding
reasonable charges, as defined in
your Certificate.
Participating primary care and
(. - .,ecialist physicians and other
:oviders in Humana's networks are
not the agents, employees or partners
of Humana or any of its affiliates or
subsidiaries. They are independent
c
contractors. Humana is not a provider
of medical services. Humana does
not endorse or control the clinical
judgement or treatment
recommendations made by the
physicians or other providers listed
in network directories or otherwise
selected by you.
Emergency care services received while
out of the service area are covered at the
participating provider level.
To be covered, expenses must be
medically necessary and specified as
covered. Please see your Certificate
for more information on medical
necessity and other specific
plan benefits.
(1) Emergency care provided by a
nonparticipating provider will
be covered at the participating
provider level.
(2) Prior authorization required in order
to receive these benefits.
(3) Transplant services do not apply
toward the maximum out-of-pocket
expense limit.
(4) Any out-of-pocket expense for
the treatment of mental health
services does not apply towards any
out-of-pocket expense limits except
for serious mental illness.
(5) Subject to certain limitations and
exclusions. Refer to the Certificate for
additional information.
TIle al1l01lllt of benf!fits proJlided depetlds IIpOll the
plall selected. Premiums willl'flry according lI.J the
selectipll made.
For g'!tIeral questip,lS abolll the plait. conraa YOllf
belzqifs administrator.
limitations
and
" This is a partial and summarized list of
( nitations and exclusions. Your group
..lay have specific limitations and
exclusions not included on this list.
Please check your Certificate for this
complete listing. The Certificate is the
document upon which benefit payment
will be determined.
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Unless stated othen\oise. no coverage will be
provided for the following simatiollS.
1 . A sickness or injury which is covered
under any Workers' Compensation or
similar law.
2. Sickness or injury tor which the insured
person is in any way paid or entitled to
payment or care and treatment by or
through a government program, other
than Medicaid or as othe.rwise provided
by Texas law.
3. Education or training; medical services
provided by the insured person's parent,
spouse, brother, sister or child.
4. Investigational or experimental drugs or
substances not approved by Humana or
by the Food and Drug Administration.
5. Treatment, services. supplies or surgery
that is not medically necessary.
6. Purchase or fitting of hearing aids,
implantable hearing devices or advice 011
their care, unless provided by rider.
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Exclusions
7. Weekend nonemergency
hospital admissions.
8. In-vitro fertilization. unless our In-Vim)
Fertilization Rider is included in the
GI'OUP Policy; any medical or surgical
treatmen r of infertility; infertility
evaluations; sex change services or
reversal of elective sterilization.
9. Plastic, cosmetic or reconstructive
surgery, unless a functional impairment is
present or if required to correcr a
congenital defect. birth abnormality of a
newborn or for breast reconstruction or
as otherwise scared in the certificate.
10. Services and supplies for dental care,
treatment of teeth or periodontium or
oral surgery, unless the e~l'enses
a. are medically necessary diagnostic
and/or surgical treatment of the
temporomandibular Gaw or
craniomandibular) joint;
b. are for the surgical removal of
a. nmlOr or lesions in the mouth; or
c. are incurred in connection with an
injury to sound natural teeth or jaw,
except injuries resulting from biting
or chewing, sustained while the
person is covered by the Group
Policy. For an. injury, the care and
treaonent must be provided within
the 12 month period beginning on
the date of the injury. Also. the
insured person must remain covered
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under the Group Policy durin.g the
12 month period while the care and
treatment is being received. We will
not cover any treaonent related to the
preparation or the fitting of deumres.
including dental implants.
11. Any senri.ce, supply or treatment
connected with custodial care.
12. Sickness or injury caused by the
insured persons:
a. engaging in an illegal occupation; or
b. commission of or an attempt to
commit a criminal act.
13. Any treatment to reduce obesity,
including, but not limited to.
surgical procedures.
14. Elective abortion unless:
a. the physician certifies in writing tllat
the pregnancy would endanger the
life of the mother: or
b. the pregnancy is a result of rape or
incest; or
c. the services are received to treat
medical complications due to
the a borrion.
15. Vision analysis. testing or orthoptic
training or the purchase of eyeglasses or
contact lenses.
16, Care and treatment of complications of
noncovered procedures. unless required
by state law.
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TEXAS CoverageFirst 1500 Plan pays for services from Plan pays for services from
Plan 35, Option 100 PARTICIPATING providers NONPARTICIPATING providers
Up-Front Benefit · Annual member benefit (Applies $500 per calendar year Not applicable
Allowance to medical services received from per member
participating providers only. Does
not apply to member
copayments, mental health
services or Rx benefits.)
Annual Deductible · Individual $1,500 $3,000
(per calendar year)
(copayments do · Family $4,500 $9,000
not apply)
Preventive Care · Routine immunizations (birth to 100% 100%
age 7)
· Routine immunizations (age 7 to 100% after deductible 70% after deductible
age 18)
· Annual routine mam.mography
· Annual routine Pap smears
· Routine adult lab and X-rays
· Annual routine adult physical 100% after $20 copayment per 70% after deductible
r' examinations (16 years and visit to a Level One participating
" above; excludes lab and X-ray) physician or $35 copayment per
· Routine child physical visit to a Level Two participating
examinations (up to age 16; physician *
includes lab and ~-ray)
Physician Services · Office visits (excludes diagnostic 100% after $20 copayment per 70% after deductible
lab and X-ray, outpatient surgery) visit to a Level One participating
· Prenatal benefit (office visit physician or $35 copayment per
copayment applies to first visit visit to a Level Two participating
only) physician *
· Allergy testing (covered as part of
office visit)
· Diagnostic tests, lab and X-rays 80% after deductible 60% after deductible
· Allergy serum
· Inpatient services
· Outpatient services (includes
surgery)
· Physician visits to emergency
room (1)
· Allergy injections 100% after $5 copayment per 70% after deductible
visit
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CoverageFirst PPO combines the cost-saving incentives of a modern health plan with freedom of choice
and an annual benefit allowance. When you see participating providers, you receive the highest level
of benefits available under your plan. At the same time, you retain the flexibility to see any physician.
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CoverageFirst 1500 Plan pays for services from Plan pays for services from
Plan 35, Option 100 PARTICIPATING providers NONPARTICIPATING providers
--
Hospital Services · Inpatient care (semiprivate room 100% after $1 00 copayment 10% after deductible
and board, nursing care, leU) (2l per day for first five days per
admission, and after deductible
· Outpatient surgery - facility (2l 100% after $50 copayment per 10% after deductible
procedure after deductible
· Outpatient nonsurgical (including 80% after deductible 60% after deductible
diagnostic lab and X-ray)
· Emergency room (1) 100% after $1 00 copayment 10% after deductible
per visit after deductible
(copayment is waived if admitted)
Prescription Drugs · Rx4 See attached rider, if applicable
Other Medical · Skilled nursing facility (up to 80% after deductible 60% after deductible
Services 60 days per calendar year)
· Home health care (up to
700 visits per calendar year) (2)
· Durable medical equipment (2)
· Physical. speech and hearing
therapy (2), (5)
· Ambulance (1)
· Private duty nursing (inpatient
hospital only)
· Hospice (2l
( · Transplant services (2), (3) 100% after deductible 70% after deductible
Mental Health · Inpatient (up to 30 days per 100% after $1 00 copayment 70% after deductible
Services (4) calendar year) (2) per day for first five days
per admission
· Inpatient professional services 80% 60%
· Outpatient (up to 30 visits per
calendar year)
-Individual sessions 1 PO% after a $20 co payment 70%
per visit
- Group sessions 100% after a $10 copayment 70%
per visit
Serious · Inpatient (up to 45 days per Covered the same as any Covered the same as any
Mental Illness calendar year) (2) other illness other illness
· Outpatient (up to 60 visits per
calendar year)
Chemical Dependency · Inpatient (2) Covered the same as any Covered the same as any
(lifetime maximum of · Outpatient other illness other illness
three separate series of
treatments for each
insured person)
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* Level One participating physicians include family practitioner, general practitioner, pediatrician or internist and Level Two contains any
other participating physician. Please contact Customer Service for details.
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CoverageFirst 1500
Plan 35, Option 100
Plan pays for services from
PARTICIPATING providers
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NONPARTICIPATING providers
Maximum · Individual
Out-Of-Pocket
Expense Limit · Family
(per calendar year)
(excludes deduct;bles
and copayments)
$3.000
$9,000
$6.000
$18.000
Lifetime Maximum
Benefit
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Payments - Plan benefits are paid based
on reasonable charges. as defined in your
Certificate. Participating providers agree
to accept reasonable charges. as listed in
negotiated payment schedules, as
payment in full.
For services rendered by nonparticipating
physicians. the member is responsible for
charges exceeding a fee schedule selected
by your employer and defined in your
Certificate. For services from other
nonparticipating providers, the member is
responsible for amounts exceeding
reasonable charges. as defined in
your Certificate.
Participating primary care and
(,. -pecialist physicians and other
roviders in Humana's networks are
not the agents, employees or partners
of Humana or any of its affiliates or
subsidiaries. They are independent
(,
contractors. Humana is not a provider
of medical services. Humana does
not endorse or control the clinical
judgement or treatment
recommendations made by the
physicians or other providers listed
in network directories or otherwise
selected by you.
Emergency care services received while
out of the service area are covered at the
participating provider level.
To be covered, expenses must be
medically necessary and specified as
covered. Please see your Certificate
for more information on medical
necessity and other specific
plan benefits.
(1) Emergency care provided by a
nonparticipating provider will
be covered at the participating
provider level.
(2) Prior authorization required in order
to receive these benefits.
(3) Transplant services do not apply
toward the maximum out-of-pocket
expense limit.
(4) Any out-of-pocket expense for
the treatment of mental health
services does not apply towards any
out-of-pocket expense limits except
for serious mental illness.
(5) Subject to certain limitations and
exclusions. Refer to the Certificate for
additional information.
n,e al1l011llt if benifjts prol'ided depends IIpCI/I the
plall selected. Premiums will mry according to the
selection made.
For general qr4estiolls abollt the plall. contact: your
bell4its adminisrrator;
limitations
and
," This is a partial and summarized list of
(" nitations and exclusions. Your group
.<lay have specific limitations and
exclusions not included on tlIis list.
Please check your Certificate for this
complete listing. The Certificate is the
document upon which benefit payment
~;ll be determined.
Unless srated otherwise, no coverage will be
provided for the foUowing situations.
I.
A sickness or injury which is covered
undel' <lnyWorkers. Compensation or
similar law.
Sickness or injury for ,"vhich the insured
person is in any way paid or entitled to
payment or care and treatment by or
through a government program, other
than Medicaid or as otherwise provided
byTex.1S law.
Education or training; medical services
provided by the insured person's parent,
spouse, brother, sister or child.
Investigational or experimental drugs or
substances not approved by Humana or
by the Food and Drug Administration,
Treatment, services. supplies or surgery
that is not medically necessary.
Purchase or fitting of hearing aids,
implantable hearing devices or advice 011
their care, unless provided by rider.
2.
3.
4.
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6.
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Exclusions
7. 'Weekend nonemergency
hospital admissions,
8. In-vin-o fertilization. unless our In-Vitro
Fertilization Rider is included in the
Gmup Policy; any medical or surgical
treatment of infertility; infertility
evaluations; sex change services or
reversal of elective sterilization.
9. Plastic. cosmetic or reconstructive
surgery. unless a functional inlpairment is
present or if required to correct a
congenital defect, birth abnormality of a
newborn or for breast reconstruction or
as otherwise stated in the certificate.
10. Services and supplies for dental care,
treatment of teeth or periodontium or
oral surgery, unless the e)..-penses
a. are medically necessary diagnostic
and/or surgical n'eannent of the
temporomandibular Gaw or
craniomandibular) joint;
b. are for the surgical removal of
a n1ll1Or or lesions in the mouth; or
c. are incurred in connection with an
injury to sound natural teeth or jaw,
exce.pt injuries resulting from biting
or chC"l.\>ing, sustained while the
person is covered by the Group
PoliC}~ For an injury, the care and
treatment must be pl-o\'ided within
the 12 month period beginning on
the date of the injury. Also, the
insured person must remain covered
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under the Group Policy during the
12 month period while the care and
treatment is being received. We ,""ill
not cover any treannent related to the
preparation or the fitting of dentures.
including dental implants.
II. Any service, supply or treaonent
connected with custodial care.
12. Sickness or injury caused by the
insured person's:
a. engaging in an illegal occupation: or
b. commission of or an attempt to
commit a criminal act.
13. Any n'eatment to reduce obesity,
including, but not limited to.
surgical procedures.
14. Elective abortion unless:
a. the physician certifies in writing that
the pregnancy would endanger the
life of the mother; or
b. the pregnancy is a result of rape or
incest; or
c. the services are received to treat
medical complications due to
the abortion.
15, Vision analysis, testing or orthoptic
training or the purchase of eyeglasses or
contact lenses.
16. Care and treannent of complications of
noncovered procedures. unless required
by state law.
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TEXAS PPO 300 Plan pays for services at Plan pays for services at
Plan 44, Option 5 PARTICIPATING providers NONPARTICIPATING providers
Preventive Care · Routine immunizations (birth to 100% 100%
age 7)
· Routine immunizations (age 7 to 100% after deductible 70% after deductible
age 18)
· Annual routine mammogram
· Annual routine Pap smear
· Routine adult lab and X-ray
· Annual routine adult physical 100% after $20 copayment per 70% after deductible
examinations (16 years and visit to a Level One participating
above; excludes lab and X-ray) physician or $35 copayment per
· Routine child physical visit to a Level Two participating
examinations (up to age 16; physician*
includes lab and X-ray)
Physician · Office visits (includes diagnostic 100% after $20 copayment per 70% after deductible
Services lab/X-ray, allergy testing) (excludes visit to a Level One participating
outpatient surgery) physician or $35 copayment per
· Prenatal care (office visit visit to a Level Two participating
copayment applies to first visit physician *
only)
,'- · Allergy serum 90% after deductible 60% after deductible
\ · Inpatient services
· Outpatient services (includes
surgery)
· Physician visits to emergency
room (1)
· Allergy injections 100% after $5 copayment 70% after deductible
per visit
Hospital · Inpatient care (semiprivate room 100% after $1 50 copayment per 70% after deductible
Services and board, nursing care, leU) (2) day for first five days per
admission, and after deductible
· Outpatient surgery - facility (2) 100% after $50 copayment per 70% after deductible
procedure after deductible
· Outpatient nonsurgical (including 90% after deductible 60% after deductible
diagnostic lab and X-ray)
· Emergency room (1) 100% after $1 00 copayment per 70% after deductible
visit after deductible (copayment
waived if admitted)
Prescription Drugs · Rx4 See attached rider, if applicable
Other Medical · Skilled nursing facility (up to 60 90% after deductible 60% after deductible
Services days per calendar year)
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HumanaPPO combines the cost-saving incentives of a modern health plan with freedom of choice.
When you see participating providers, you receive the highest level of benefits available under your plan.
At the same time, you retain the flexibility to see any physician.
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PPO 3 DO
Plan 44, Option 5
Plan pays for services at
PARTICIPATING providers
Plan pays for services at
NONPARTICIPATING providers
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Other Medical - Home health care (up to 700 90% after deductible 60% after deductible
Services (cant.) visits per calendar year) (2)
- Durable medical equipment (2)
- Physical, speech and hearing
therapy (2), (5)
- Ambulance (1)
- Private duty nursing (inpatient
hospital only)
- Hospice (2)
- Transplant services (2), (3) 100% after deductible 70% after deductible
Mental Health -Inpatient (up to 30 days per 100% after $1 50 co payment per 70% after deductible
Services (4) calendar year) (2) day for first five days per
admission
-Inpatient professional services 90% 60%
- Outpatient (up to 30 visits per
calendar year)
- Individual sessions 100% after a $35 copayment 70%
per visit
- Group sessions 100% after a $20 copayment 70%
per visit
Serious Mental -Inpatient (up to 45 days per Covered the same as any Covered the same as any
Illness calendar year) (2) other illness other illness
- Outpatient (up to 60 visits per
calendar year) -
Chemical -Inpatient (2) Covered the same as any Covered the same as any
Dependency - Outpatient other illness other illness
Services
(lifetime maximum of
three separate series
of treatments for each
insured person)
Annual Deductible - Individual $300 $600
(per calendar year)
(copayments do not - Family $900 $1,800
apply)
. Maximum - Individual $2,500 $5.000
Out-Of-Pocket
Expense Limit - Family $7,500 $15,000
(per calendar year)
(excludes deductibles
and copayments)
Lifetime Maximum $~,OOO,OOO
Benefit
* Level One participating physicians include family practitioner. general practitioner. pediatrician or internist and Level Two contains any
other participating physician. Please contact Customer Service for details.
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Payments - Plan benefits are paid based
on reasonable charges. as defined in your
,. . '":ertificate. Participating providers agree to
I .:cept reasonable charges. as listed in
negotiated payment schedules. as payment
in full.
For services rendered by nonparticipating
physicians, the member is responsible for
charges exceeding a fee schedule selected
by your employer and defined in your
Certificate. For services from other
nonparticipating providers. the member
is responsible for amounts exceeding
reasonable charges, as defined in
your Certificate.
Participating primary care and
specialist physicians and other
providers in Humana's networks are
not the agents, employees or partners
of Humana or any of its affiliates or
subsidiaries. They are independent
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contractors. Humana is not a provider
of medical services. Humana does not
endorse or control the clinical
judgement or treatment
recommendations made by the
physicians or other providers listed
in network directories or otherwise
selected by you.
Emergency services received while out of
the service area are covered at participating
provider level.
To be covered, expenses must be
medically necessary and specified as
covered. Please see your Certificate for
more information on medical necessity
and other specific plan benefits.
(1) Emergency care provided by a
nonparticipating provider will be
covered at the participating
provider level.
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(2) Prior authorization required in order to
receive these benefits.
(3) Transplant services do not apply
toward the maximum out-of-pocket
expense limit.
(4) Any out-of-pocket expense for the
treatment of mental health services
does not apply towards any
out-of-pocket expense limits except
for serious mental illness.
(5) Subject to certain limitations and
exclusions. Refer to the Certificate for
additional information.
The amol/nt l![ beruifirs pro/Jided depellds 14}J<1Il the
plnu selected. Premiul1ls ulillllal"J' accordiuK to the
selection made.
Hlr general questions about the p/IlII, colltner )'our
beuifits adl1linistrator.
limitations
and
This is a partial and summarized list
of limitations and exclusions. Your
group may have specific limitations
and exclusions not included on this
list. Please check your Certificate for
('- ",is complete listing. The Certificate is
. .Ie document upon which benefit
payment will be determined.
Unless stated otherwise, 110 coverage will be
provided for the following sinlations.
1. A sickness or injury which is covered
u.nder any Workers' COmpens.1tion or
similar law.
2. Sickness or injury for which the insured
person is in any way paid or entitled to
paymem or care and tre2tment by or
through a govemment progr:nil. other
than Medicaid or as otherwise provided
by Texas law.
3. Education or training; medical services
provided by the insured person's parent,
spouse, brother, si~ter or child.
4. Investigational or experimental drugs or
substances not approved by Humana or by
the Food and Drug Administration.
5. Treaunent, services, supplies or surgery
that is not medically necessary.
6. Purchase or fitting of hearing aids,
implantable hearing devices or advice on
their care, unless provided by rider.
7. Weekend nonemergency
hospital admissions.
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TX-23443-HH 1/04
Exclusions
8. In-vitro fertilization, unless our In-Vitro
Fertilization Rider is included in the
Group Policy; any medical or surgical
ueatment of infettility; infertility
evaluations; sex change services or reversal
of elective the certificate.
9. Plastic, cosmetic or reconstructive surgery,
unless a functional impairment is present
or if required to correct a congenital
defect, birth abnormality of a newborn or
for breast reconstruction or as otherwise
stated in the certificate.
10. Services and supplies for dental care,
treatment of teeth or periodontiwll or
oral surgery; unless the expenses
a. are medically necessary diagnostic
and/or surgical treamlent of the
temporomandibular Gaw or
craniomandibular) joint:
b. are for the surgical removal of a tumor
or lesions in the mouth; or
c. are incurred in connection with an
injury to sound namral teeth or jaw.
except injuries resulting from biting or
chewing, sust:tined while the person is
covered by the Group Policy. For an
injury, the care and treatment must be
provided within the 12 month period
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beginning on the cL1te of the injury.
Also, the insured person must remain
covered under the Group Policy
during the 12 month period while the
care and treatment is being received.
We 'willnot cover any treannent
related to the preparation or the fitting
of denmres, including dental implants.
11. Any service, supply or m:amlent
connected with custodial care.
12. Sickness or injury caused by the
insured person's:
a. engaging in an iUegal occupation; or
b. commission of or an attempt to
conU1ut a criminal act.
13. Any treatment to reduce obesity,
including, but not limited to,
surgical procedures.
14. Elective abortion unless:
a. the physician certifies in writing that
the pregnancy would endanger the life
of the mother; or
b. the pregnancy is a result of rape
or incest; or
c. the services are received to treat
medical complications due to
the abortion.
15. Vision analysis, testing or orthoptic
training or the purchase of eyeglasses
or contact lenses.
16. Care and treatment of complications
of noncovered procedures, unless required
by state la"v.
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TEXAS PPO 500 Plan pays for services at Plan pays for services at
Plan 44, Option 3 PARTICIPATING providers NONPARTICIPATING providers
Preventive Care · Routine immunizations (birth to 100% 100%
age 7)
· Routine immunizations (age 7 to 100% after deductible 70% after deductible
age 18)
· Annual routine mammogram
· Annual routine Pap smear
· Routine adult lab and X-ray
· Annual routine adult physical 100% after $25 copayment per 70% after deductible
examinations (16 years and visit to a Level One participating
above; excludes lab and X-ray) physician or $40 copayment per
· Routine child physical visit to a Level Two participating
examinations (up to age 76; physician*
includes lab and X-ray)
Physician Services · Office visits (includes diagnostic 100% after $25 copayment per 70% after deductible
lab/X-ray, allergy testing) (excludes visit to a Level One participating
outpatient surgery) physician or $40 copayment per
· Prenatal care (office visit visit to a Level Two participating
copayment applies to first visit physician *
only)
( · Allergy serum 80% after deductible 50% after deductible
· Inpatient services
· Outpatient services (includes
surgery)
· Physician visits to emergency
room (1)
· Allergy injections 100% after $5 copayment per 70% after deductible
visit
Hospital Services · Inpatient care (semiprivate room 100% after $250 copayment per 70% after deductible
and board, nursing care, leU) (2) day for first five days per
admission. and after deductible
· Outpatient surgery - facility (2) 100% after $1 00 copayment per 70% after deductible
procedure after deductible
· Outpatient nonsurgical (including 80% after deductible 50% after deductible
diagnostic lab and X-ray)
· Emergency room (1) 100% after $150 copayment per 70% after deductible
visit after deductible (copayment
waived if admitted)
Prescription · Rx4 See attached rider, if applicable
Drugs
Other Medical · Skilled nursing facility (up to 60 80% after deductible SO% after deductible
Services days per calendar year)
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HumanaPPO combines the cost-saving incentives of a modern health plan with freedom of choice.
When you see participating providers, you receive the highest level of benefits available under your plan.
At the same time, you retain the flexibility to see any physician.
TX-1 041 O-HH 1/04
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PPO 500
Plan 44, Option 3
Plan pays for services at
PARTICIPATING providers
Plan pays for services at
NONPARTICIPATING providers
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Other Medical - Home health care (up to 100 80% after deductible 50% after deductible
Services (cont.) visits per calendar year) (2)
- Durable medical equipment (2)
- Physical, speech and hearing
therapy (2), (5)
- Ambulance (1)
- Private duty nursing (inpatient
hospital only)
- Hospice (2)
- Transplant services (2), (3) 100% after deductible 70% after deductible
Mental Health -Inpatient (up to 30 days per 100% after $250 copayment per 70% after deductible
Services (4) calendar year) (2) day for first five days per
admission
-Inpatient professional services 80% 50%
- Outpatient (up to 30 visits per
calendar year)
- Individual sessions 100% after a $40 copayment per 70%
visit
- Group sessions 100% after a $25 copayment per 70%
visit
Serious Mental -Inpatient (up to 45 days per Covered the same as any Covered the same as any
Illness calendar year) (2) other illness other illness
- Outpatient (up to 60 visits per
calendar year)
Chemical -Inpatient (2) Covered the same as any Covered the same as any
Dependency - Outpatient other illness other illness
Services
(lifetime maximum of
three separate series
of treatments for each
insured person)
Annual - Individual $500 $1,000
Deductible
(per calendar year) - Family $1,500 $3,000
(copayments do
not apply)
Maximum - Individual $3,000 $6,000
Out-Of-Pocket
Expense Limit (per - Family $9,000 $18,000
calendar year) (excludes
deductibles and
copayments)
Lifetime Maximum U,OOO,OOO
Benefit
l
* Level One participating physicians include family practitioner, general practitioner, pediatrician or internist and Level Two contains any
other participating physician. Please contact Customer Service for details.
Payments - Plan benefits are paid based
on reasonable charges. as defined in your
':ertificate. Participating providers agree to
:cept reasonable charges. as listed in
negotiated payment schedules. as payment
in full.
For services rendered by nonparticipating
physicians. the member is responsible for
charges exceeding a fee schedule selected
by your employer and defined in your
Certificate. For services from other
nonparticipating providers. the member
is responsible for amounts exceeding
reasonable charges. as defined in
your Certificate.
Participating primary care and
specialist physicians and other
providers in Humana's networks are
not the agents, employees or partners
of Humana or any of its affiliates or
subsidiaries. They are independent
e
contractors. Humana is not a provider
of medical services. Humana does not
endorse or control the clinical
judgement or treatment
recommendations made by the
physicians or other providers listed
in network directories or otherwise
selected by you.
Emergency services received while out of
the service area are covered at participating
provider level.
To be covered, expenses must .be
medically necessary and specified as
covered. Please see your Certificate for
more information on medical necessity
and other specific plan benefits.
(1) Emergency care provided by a
nonparticipating provider will be
covered at the participating
provider level.
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(2) Prior authorization required in order to
receive these benefits,
(3) Transplant services do not apply toward
the maximum out-of-pocket
expense limit.
(4) Any out-of-pocket expense for the
treatment of mental health services
does not apply towards any
out-of-pocket expense limits except
for serious mental illness.
(5) Subject to certain limitations and
exclusions. Refer to the Certificate for
additional information.
The amount of bellljits prollided depends upon the
plan selected. Premiums will var)' according to the
selection made.
For ge/lerol questions about the plan, 'lllltQct )'ollr
ben~fits administmtor.
limitations
and
This is a partial and summarized list
of limitations and exclusions. Your
group may have specific limitations
and exclusions not included on this
list. Please check your Certificate for
( - ~~is complete listing. The Certificate is
. ,e document upon which benefit
. payment will be determined.
Unless stated otherwise, no coverage will be
provided for the follm,ving situations.
1. A sickness or injury which is covered
under any Workers' Compensation or
similar law.
2. Sickness or InjUry for which the insured
person is in any way paid 01: entitled [0
paymcm or care and treatment by or
through a government program, other
than Medicaid or as otherwise provided
by Texas law.
3. Education or training; medical services
provided by the insured person's parent,
spouse, brother, sister or child.
4. Investigational or experimental drugs or
subst:mces not approved by Humana or by
the Food and Dnlg Administration.
=>. Treaonel1t, services. supplies or surgery
'that: is not medically necessary.
6. Purchase or fitting of hearing aids,
implantable hearing devices or advice on
their care, unless provided by rider.
7. Weekend nonemergency
hospital admissions.
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TX-10410-HH 1/04
Exclusions
8. In-vitro fertilization, unless our In-Vitro
Fertilization Rider is included in the
Group Policy; any medical or surgical
treaollent of infertility; infertility
evaluatiol1S; sex change services or reversal
of elective sterilization.
9. Plastic, cosmetic or reconstructive surgery,
unless a functional impairment is present
or if required to correct a congenital
defect, birth abnormality of a newborn or
for breast reconstruction or as otherwise
stated in the certificate.
10. Services and supplies for dental care,
treatment of teeth or periodontium or
oral surgery. unless the expenses
a. are medically necessary diagnostic
and/or surgical. treatment of the
temporomandibular Gaw or
craniomandibular) joint;
b. are for the surgical removal of
a nJmor or lesions in the
mouth; or
c. are incuned in connection with an
injwy to sound natural teeth or jaw,
except injuries resulting from biring or
che\.ving, sustained while the person is
covered by me Group Policy. For an
injury. the care and treatment must be
provided within the 12 month period
beginning on the date of the injury.
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Also, the insured person must remain
covered under the Group Policy
during the 12 month period while the
care and treamlent is being received.
We will not cover any o-eatment
related to the preparation or the fitting
of dentures, including dental implants.
11. Any service, supply or trearnlent
connected with custodial care.
12. Sickness or injury caused by the
insured person's:
a. engaging in an illegal occupation: or
b. commission of or an attempt to
conmut a cril1unal act.
13. Any treatment to reduce obesity,
including, but not limited to,
surgical procedures.
14. Elective abortion unless:
a. the physician certifies in writing that
the pregnancy would endanger tile life
of the mother; or
b. the pregnancy is a result of rape or
incest; or
c. the services are received to treat
medical complications due to
the abortion.
15. Vision analysis. testing or orthoptic
training or the purchase of eyeglasses or
contact lenses.
16. Care and treatment of complications of
noncovered procedures. unless required by
state law.
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How the Rx4
structure works
Covered prescription drugs are assigned to one of four difterent levels ""ith corresponding copaymenr
amounts. The levels are organized as follo'''15:
. Level One: lowest copaymellt for ]ow COSt generic and brand-name dl1.lgs.
. Level Two: higher copayment for higher cost generic and br:l11d-name drugs.
. Level Three: higher copaymem than Level Two for higher cost, mostly brand-name drugs that may
have generic or brand-name alternatives on Levels One or Two.
. Level Four: highest copayment for high-technology drugs (certain brand-name drugs, biotechnolog)'
drugs and self-administered injectable medications).
. Medications may be moved from one level to a different level during the plan year. Please check our
Web site or contact Customer Service for the most up-to-date information.
Some drugs in all levels may be su bject to dispensing limitations, based on age, gender, duration or q'uantity.
Additionally, some Level Four cInlgs may need prior authorization in order to be covered. In these cases.
your physician should contact Humana Clinica] Pharmacy Review at 1-800-555-CLIN (2546).
Members can visit.Humana'sWeb site, www.humana.com.to obt.'lin information about their prescription
drug and corresponding benefits and for possible lower cost alternatives, or they can call Humana's Customer
Service with questions or to request a Humana Rx4 Drug List by mail. We will also work with physicians
and pharmacists to eA-plain the Rx4 structure.
For a complete listing of participating pharmacies, please refer to our Web site or your participating
provider directof)~
Coverage at
participating
pharmacies
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When you present your membership card at a participating pharmacy, you are required to make a copayment
for each prescription based on the cw'rent assigned level of the drug.
Drugs assigned to: Copayment per prescription or refill
Leve] One: SlO
Le"e1 Two: S25
Level Three: S50
Level Four: 25%* of the total required payment to the dispensing pharmacy per
prescription or refill.
* The total maximum out-of-pocket copayment costs for drugs in Level Four is limited to $2,500 per
calendar year, per member.
. If the dispensing pharmacy's charge is less than the corresponding copayment, you v.riJl only be responsible
for the lower amount.
. Your copayments for covered prescription drugs are made on a per prescription or refill basis and will not
change ifHumana receives any retrospective volume discounts or prescription drug rebates.
There are 110 claim torms to file if you use a participating pharmacy and preseot YOllr membership card VI>ith
each prescription.
Nonparticipating
pharmacy
coverage*
You may aL~o purchase prescribed medications trom a nonparticipating pharmacy.You will be required to pay
for your prescriptions according to the following rule.
. You pay '100 percent of the dispensing pharmacy's charges.
You file a claim form with Humana (address is on the back ofID card).
- Claim is paid at 70 percent of the dispensing pharrnacy's charges. after they are first reduced by the
applicable copayment.
. Your copayments for covered prescription dnJgs are made on a per prescription or refill basis and will nor
challge ifHumana receives any retrospective volume discounts or prescription dnlg rebates.
* In Georgia. the nonparticipating benefits are paid the same as the participating benefits, per state reguJation.
Coverage
specifics
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GN-12140-HH 5/03
Your coverage includes the following:
. A 30-day supply or the amount prescribed. whichever is less. for each prescription or refill.
. Contraceptives.
. Certain self-administered injectable drugs and related supplies approved by Humana.
. Certain drugs, medicines or medications that, under tederal or st.'1te law, may be dispensed only by
prescription from a physician.
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Mail-order
benefit
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For YOw' convenience, you may receive a rn.:oomum 90-day supply per prescription or refill through the
mail (nm..-imum 3D-day supply for self-administered injectable drugs). The same requirements apply
when purchasing medications through a participating mail-order pharmacy as apply when purchasing in
person at a pharmacy, Members can call Customer Service or v;sit our Web site for more information,
including mail-order forms.
Definition
of terms
. Drug List: a list of prescription drugs, medicines. medications and supplies specified by Humana. This list
identifies drugs as Level One, Level Two, Level Three or Level Four and indicates applicable dispensing
limits and/or any prior authorization requirements. (This list is subject to change.)
. Copayment: the amount to be paid by the member to\vard the cost of each separate prescription or refill
of a covered drug when dispensed by a pharmacy.
. Nonparticipating pharmacy: a pharmacy which has not been designated by Humana as a
participating pharmacy.
. Participating pharmacy: a pharmacy which has entered into an agreement with Humana or which has
been designated by Humana to provide services to all covered persons. Participating pharmacy designation
by Humana may be limited to specified services.
Limitations and
exclusions
C'
Unless specifically stated otherwise, no coverage is provided for the following:
. Any portion of a prescription or refill that exceeds a 30-day supply for a medication - 90-day supply for a
prescription or refill (30-day supply for self-administered injecr.1hles) purchased through mail order.
. Prescription refills in excess of the number specified by the physician's original order or dispensed mOI1~
than one year from the date of the original order
. The administration of a covered medication
. lm111wlizing agents or biological sej-um.~ or allergy e:l\.."tracts (may be covered under the medical plan)
. Infertility drugs (except where required by law)
. Drug delivery implants
. Any drug, medicine or medication labeled "Caution - limited by federal law to investigational use" or any
e"."perimental drug, medicine. or medication, even though a charge is, or may be, made to the member
. Any COSts related to the mailing, sending or delivery of prescription drugs
. Any drug used for weight control (except where required by law)
. Any drug prescribed for a noncovered sickness or injury
. Abormacients (drugs used to induce abortions)
. Any drug prescribed for impotence and/or sexual dysfunction, e.g.Viagra
. Injectable drugs. including but not limited to inununizing agents, biological sera, blood, blood plasma or
self-administered injectable drugs not approved by Humana
. Dietary supplements, except for amino acid modified preparations and low-protein modified food
products necessary tor the treatment of inherited metabolic diseases.
This is only a partial list of limitations and exclusions. Please refer to the Certificate of
Coverage/Insurance for complete details regarding prescription drug coverage.
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Insured by Humana Health Insura.nce Company of Florida, Inc., Humana rnsurance Company,
Humana. Health Plan, rnc., or Humana rnsurance of Puerto Rico, rnc,
GN-12140-HUi 5/03
~2003 Humana Inc.
HumanaPPO
City of La Porte
Premium and Contribution Projection
Effective January 1, 2005
Proposed Premiums and Contributions
--current
Employee
Contribution
Per Check
$6.76
$48.46
$43.96
$55.70
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$10.48
$60.16
$55.42
$71.82
$22.70
$26.34
$33.40
$42.93
$0.00
$104.00
$86.67
$112.67
$23.18
$76.50
$71.61
$85.53
$50.23
$61.74
$68.48
$72.65
$0.00
$104.00
$86.67
$112.67
$36.53
$104.21
$99.69
$110.57
$79.14
$121.79
$129.32
$126.89
$0.00
$104.00
$86.67
$112.67
e
$21,053
$252,636
an
Assumptions:
1. Humana Smart Suite plan design.
2. Rate differentials based on Humana book of business.
3. Enrollment assumptions based on Humana plan experience.
4. Employee and total premiums are based on previously stated projections of expected costs.
The Welch Com
Change
$14.65
$1.00
$8.57
$8.02
$23,929
$287,151
Schedule C 20%
$0.00
$104.00
$86.67
$112.67
Employer
Contribution
$429.17
$429.17
$429.17
$429.17
Total
Premium
$452.20
$581.64
$530.40
$632.86
Subs
23
8
8
22
Coverage 1st - $1,500 Deductible
Employee Only
Employee & Spouse
Employee and Children
Employee and Family
$487.88
$627.51
$572.24
$682.77
54
6
6
16
Coverage 1st - $1,000 Deductible
Employee Only
Employee & Spouse
Employee and Children
Employee and Family
$429.17
$429.17
$429.17
$429.17
$508.39
$653.91
$596.31
$711.49
22
23
24
58
PPO - $500 Deductible
Employee Only
Employee & Spouse
Employee and Children
Employee and Family
$429.17
$429.17
$429.17
$429.17
$554.31
$712.95
$650.16
$775.73
33
13
13
31
PPO - $300 Deductible
Employee Only
Employee & Spouse
Employee and Children
Employee and Family
360
54,500
$1,854,001
70%
$1
$219,551
$2,634,610
1'00%
Total Monthly Funding
Total Annual Funding
Employee/Employer %
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested:
08-23-04
Appropriation
Requested By:
Shprri Samp~nn
Source of Funds:
Medical Find
Department:
KumaR Reliour~eli
Account Number: 014-6144-515-6061
Report:
Resolution:
Ordinance:
x
Amount Budgeted: $~,403,23~
Exhibits:
Ordinance
Amount Requested: $3,403,23;
Exhibits:
Schedule A
Budgeted Item: YES NO
Exhibits:
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The City of La Porte is self-funded for medical benefits for employees, retirees and their dependents
To ensure the City was receiving the best rates and service for its employees, a consultant was used in March of this
year to formulate a request for proposal and test the market. Additionally, our employees have had
numerous customer service related problems with TML. The RFP requested services for health plan claims
administration, utilization review and large case management, preferred provider network, disease
management, pharmacy benefit managmenet, COBRA and HIP AA administration.
18 Responses were received for some or all components of the RFP. After an initial evaluation by the Benefit
Consultant, two companies were chosen for presentations to the Chapter 172 Board members, Aetna and
Humana. Each company was asked to provide information regarding health plan claim administration,
utilization review and large case management, preferred provider network, disease management, pharmacy
benefit management, HIP AA and COBRA administration.
Both companies had current clients and past clients that were willing to supply favorable references.
Aetna and Humana both offered substantial savings on the network discounts, compared to TML and their average
30% discount. Aetna claimed to have discounts averaging over 50% and Humana claimed to have
discounts averaging at 49%.
Human offered new plan designs that are experiencing less than average annual increases to their health benefit
costs. The Human plan design also offered similar PPOs to the City's current plan design.
The Chapter 172 Board of Trustees is recommending that Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate a 3 year
contract with Humana, beginning January 01, 2005, for Administrative Services of the City's medical plan.
This proposal includes adopting the 4 plan design options Humana recommends for the City of La Porte
(Coverage First 1500, Coverage First 1000, PPO 500 and PPO 300). This recommendation also includes
the increase of employee contributions by plan design effective January 01, 2005 (Contribution Schedule
with 20% of plan cost shared with employees attached).
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Action Required bv Council:
Authorize City Manager to negotiate a 3 year contract with Humana, to administer the City's Medical
Plan. Adopt 4 plan designs proposed by Humana and increase the employee contributions to comprise
20% of Plan expenses.
Date
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