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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2001-313
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY
OFFICIALS TO APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF
THE CITY'S DENTAL INSURANCE PROGRAM
WITH THE PRUDENTIAL HEALTHCARE -
SOUTH FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2002 WITH A RATE
INCREASE OF 4%; PROVIDING FOR THE
CONTINUATION OF THE EXISTING COST
ALLOCATION OF THE DENTAL INSURANCE
PREMIUM BETWEEN THE CITY AND
EMPLOYEES; APPROVING THE
APPROPRIATE BUDGETARY TRANSFERS OF
FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the dental insurance was awarded to the Prudential
Health Care -South Florida Insurance Company effective October 1, 1996 through
an expression of interest process; and
WHEREAS, the rates for the group dental insurance program have
increased this renewal period as indicated in the renewal letter received from
Prudential HealthCare-South Florida, attached hereto as Exhibit #1; and
WHEREAS, the group dental insurance rates will increase approximately
4% effective January 1, 2002 due to the community rating methodology; and
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WHEREAS, the Personnel Director recommends approval of the group
dental insurance program for employee dental insurance benefits effective
January 1, 2002; and
WHEREAS, available funds exist in the appropriate funds which
are in the approved FY2002 Budget; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has deemed it to be in the best
interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to provide group
dental insurance benefits for City employees.
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.
SECTION 2: That the appropriate City officials are hereby
authorized to approve the renewal of the City's dental insurance program with
the Prudential HealthCare-South Florida Insurance Company effective January
1, 2002 with a rate increase of 4%. The monthly rates shall be increased as
follows: $19.76 to $20.55 for single coverage; $39.80 to $41.39 for employees
plus one; and $55.61 to $57.83 for family coverage effective January 1, 2002.
SECTION 3: That the appropriate City officials are hereby
authorized to continue the existing cost allocation of the dental insurance
premium between the City and employees.
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SECTION 4: That the appropriate City officials are authorized to
enact any appropriate budget transfers as needed for this purpose.
SECTION 5: That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 6: 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.
SECTION 7: This Resolution shall become effective immediately
upon adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this 24th day of October, 2001.
ATTEST: -
MARION SW NSON, CMC
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I
ha^ approved this
RESOLUTION as to form.
MITG°'HELL 3. KF
CITY ATTORN
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MAN
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RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
MAYOR SCHREIBER Aye'
DIST 1: COMM. PORTNER A &
DIST 2: COMM. MISHKIN A ye,
9PT 3: V/M SULTANOF Aye,
DIST 4: COMM. ROBERTS A &
EXHIBIT 1
Prudential HealthCare'
A member company of Aetna US, Healthcare
October 17, 2001
The City of Tamarac
Client Number: 0074940
Re: Dental Renewal- Revised
Prudential Healthcare
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Prudential HealthCare, a member company of Aetna US Healthcare, is pleased to prove our
financial analysis of your Group Insurance Benefit Program in connection with your 01/01/2017 -r-
renewal.:
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The following factors are among those taken into consideration in determining your premium Sgt`es
the coming plan year: M
• The experience results for your plan cn
• Your benefit plan design, and --
• Changes in the composition of your group
We have reviewed the experience of your dental insurance coverage and compared this experience
with our overall book of business. The weight, or credibility, given to your own experience in
determining your rates is based on the size of your group and the duration of the experience used.
Based on this analysis, we have determined the future cost for your dental insurance coverage. The
resulting changes are displayed on your enclosed rate sheets. These sheets provide a comparison of
your current and renewal rates, which are effective on 01/01/2002.
Benefit plan design is an integral part of controlling costs and utilization. We have a full portfolio of
products and benefit options designed to help control future dental care costs. Your sales
representative will be pleased to consult with you to evaluate your current benefit program.
We value our relationship with your company and we look forward to the continued opportunity to
provide you with quality service and insurance protection.
JFJenton
nt Manager
October 17, 2001
The City of Tamarac
Client Number: 0074940
Renewal Rates Effective: 01/01/2002
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DMO FOC INS
CURRENT RATE
RENEWAL RATE
Employee QnlY
$19.76
$20.55
Employee + Spouse/1 dependent
$39.80
$41.39
Employee + Child ren)
$0.00
$0.00
Employee + Family/2 or more dependents
$55.61
$67.83
Rate Assumptions
Prudential HealthCare, a member company of Aetna US Healthcare, reserves the right to review or
change rates in the event of any of the following:
a) Change in the covered population by more than 10% from the census submitted
b) New or changes to legislation or regulations that affect the benefits payable,
eligibility or contractual provisions;
c) Significant reduction in employer contribution arrangement
Commissions paid to a broker, if applicable, will not change.
No new dental plans will be introduced.
Late entrants rules continue to be applied at annual enrollment and throughout the year (i.e.,
No "open enrollment")
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