HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2023-130Temp. Reso. 14017
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2023— 130
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF
THE AGREEMENT WITH CIGNA AND AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO RENEW THE
AGREEMENT WITH CIGNA, PROVIDING FOR A
VOLUNTARY VISION INSURANCE PROGRAM, PROVIDING
FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE EXISTING COST
ALLOCATION OF THE VOLUNTARY VISION INSURANCE,
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac seeks to provide the most cost efficient and
effective health benefits for employees and their families; and
WHEREAS, the City's voluntary vision insurance program was awarded to CIGNA
effective January 1, 2023, via Resolution R-2022-124 at its October 26, 2022 meeting a
copy of such resolution is on file with the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the City's contract for voluntary vision insurance with CIGNA is
scheduled to expire on December 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS, in the spring of 2023, the city's staff worked with the City's benefit
consultant Lockton Companies to review benefit renewal options for CY2024; and
WHEREAS, CIGNA has guaranteed the renewal rate hold on the voluntary vision
insurance for a period of two (2) years through December 31, 2025, and
WHEREAS, there is no fiscal impact to the City in the continuation of a Voluntary
Vison Insurance program due to the negotiated Administrative Services renewal; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the City Manager and the Director of
Human Resources that the City approve the renewal of the Voluntary Vison Insurance
program provided by CIGNA, subject to any revisions consistent with the benefit plan as
may be negotiated by and between City staff and CIGNA and as approved by the City
Manager and the City Attorney for two (2) years effective January 1, 2024; and
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WHEREAS, the City Commission has deemed it to be in the best interest of the
health, safety and welfare of citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to renew the
Voluntary Vision Insurance contract with CIGNA for vision insurance for City of Tamarac
employees, with rates and designs as outlined in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a
part hereof, subject to any revisions consistent with the benefit plan as may be negotiated
by and between City staff and CIGNA and as approved by the City Manager and the City
Attorney effective January 1, 2024 for a two (2) year period.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1: That the foregoing "WHEREAS' clauses are hereby ratified and
confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this
Resolution. All exhibits attached hereto are incorporated herein and made a specific
part of this Resolution.
SECTION 2: The plan design and rates between the City and CIGNA attached
to this Resolution as Exhibit "A", is approved and the appropriate City Officials are
authorized to extend or renew the Agreement and expend funds in an amount not to
exceed budgeted funds, or as may be amended by City Commission.
SECTION 3: That the appropriate City officials are hereby authorized to
continue the existing cost allocation of the voluntary vision insurance program between
the City and employees.
SECTION 4: That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 5: That if any clause, section, or other part or application of this
Resolution is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid,
in part or application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or
applications of this Resolution.
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SECTION 6: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this a5-41-day of CCTo 061L- 2023.
ATTEST:
KIMBERLY D LLON, CMC
CITY CLERK
MICHELLE J. GO EZ
MAYOR
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
MAYOR GOMEZ
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DIST 1: V/M BOLTON
DIST 2: COMM. WRIGHT JR
DIST 3: COMM. VILLALOBOS
DIST 4: COMM. DANIEL
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY FOR THE USE AND
RELIt-%NCE�-qF THE CITY OF TAMARAC ONLY.
DNS OTTINOT I
TY ATTORNEY
TR 14017
EXHIBIT A
Summary of Benefits Cigna lHealth and Life Insurance Company•���•
Cigna Vision
CITY OF TAMARAC (FI VOL OPTION3) Cigna
C1 - Standard PPO Comprehensive Plan
Welcome to Cigna Vision
Schedule of Vision Coverage
Coverage In -Network Out -of -Network Frequency
Benefit*** Benefit Period **
Exam Copay
$10 N/A 12 months
Exam Allowance (once per frequency period)
Covered 100% after Copay Up to $45
12 months
Materials Copay
$20
N/A
12 months
Eyeglass Lenses Allowances:
(one pair per frequency period)
Single Vision
100% after Copay
Up to $32 12 months
Lined Bifocal
100% after Copay
Up to $55 12 months
Lined Trifocal
100% after Copay
p to $65 12 months
Lenticular
100% after Copay
Up to $80 12 months
Contact Lenses Allowances:
(one pair or single purchase per frequency
period)
Elective
Up to $130
Up to $105 12 months
Therapeutic
Covered 100%
Up to $210 _ 12 months
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Frame Retail Allowance
(one per frequency period)
Up to $130
Up to $71 12 months
MONTHLY RATES
Employee Only
$8.65
Employee + 1
$16.54
Employee + 2 or more $26.16
** Your Frequency Period begins on January 1 (Calendar year basis)
To receive in -network benefits, you cannot use this coverage with any other discounts, promotions, or prior orders. If you
use other discounts and/or promotions instead of this vision coverage or go to an out -of -network eye care professional,
you may file an out -of -network claim to be reimbursed for allowable expenses.
In -Network Coverage Includes***:
• One vision and eye health evaluation including but not limited to eye health examination, dilation, refraction, and
prescription for glasses;
• One pair of standard prescription plastic or glass lenses, all ranges of prescriptions (powers and prisms)
o Polycarbonate lenses for children under 19 years of age
o Oversize lenses
o Rose #1 and #2 solid tints
o Minimum 20% savings* on all additional lens enhancements you choose for your lenses, including but not
limited to: scratch/ultraviolet/anti-reflective coatings; polycarbonate (adults); all tints/photochromic (glass or
plastic); and lens styles.
o Progressive lenses covered up to bifocal lens amount with 20% savings on the difference;
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CITY OF TAMARAC (FI VOL OPTION3)
C1 - Standard PPO Comprehensive Plan
Cigna
• One frame for prescription lenses —frame of choice covered up to retail plan allowance, plus a 20% savings on
amount that exceeds frame allowance;
• One pair of contact lenses or a single purchase of a supply of contact lenses — in lieu of lenses and frame benefit,
(may not receive contact lenses and frames in same benefit year). Allowance applied towards cost of
supplemental contact lens professional services (including the fitting and evaluation) and contact lens materials.
Provider participation is 100% voluntary; please check with your Eye Care Professional for any offered discounts.
`"` Coverage may vary at participating discount retail and membership club optical locations, please contact Customer
Service for specific coverage information.
Coverage for Therapeutic contact lenses will be provided when visual acuity cannot be corrected to 20/70 in the
better eye with eyeglasses and the fitting of the contact lenses would obtain this level of visual acuity; and in certain
cases of anisometropia, keratoconus, or aphakis; as determined and documented by your Vision eye care
professional. Contact lenses fitted for other therapeutic purposes or the narrowing of visual fields due to high minus or
plus correction will be covered in accordance with the Elective contact lens coverage shown on the Schedule of
Benefits.
Healthy Rewards® - Vision Network Savings Program:
• When you see a Cigna Vision Network Eye Care Professional', you can save 20% (or more) on additional frames
and/or lenses, including lens options, with a valid prescription. This savings does not apply to contact lens
materials. See your Cigna Vision Network Eye Care Professional for details.
What's Not Covered:
• Orthoptic or vision training and any associated supplemental testing
• Medical or surgical treatment of the eyes
• Any eye examination, or any corrective eyewear, required by an employer as a condition of employment
• Any injury or illness when paid or payable by Workers' Compensation or similar law, or which is work -related
• Charges in excess of the usual and customary charge for the Service or Materials
• Charges incurred after the policy ends or the insured's coverage under the policy ends, except as stated in the policy
• Experimental or non -conventional treatment or device
• Magnification or low vision aids not shown as covered in the Schedule of Vision Coverage
• Any non-prescription (minimum Rx required) eyeglasses, includes frame, lenses, or contact lenses
• Spectacle lens treatments, "add-ons", or lens coatings not shown as covered in the Schedule of Vision Coverage
• Prescription sunglasses
• Two pair of glasses, in lieu of bifocals or trifocals
• Safety glasses or lenses required for employment not shown as covered in the Schedule of Vision Coverage
• VDT (video display terminal)/computer eyeglass benefit
• Claims submitted and received in excess of twelve (12) months from the original Date of Service
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