045.2008
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH WELLCHOICE,
INC. / WELLPOINT HOLDING CORP. FOR PROVISION OF
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR RETIREE DRUG SUBSIDY
PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY CENTERS FOR
MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. 45, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury has requested that Wellchoice, Inc., now known as
WellPoint Holding Corp. (WellPoint) on behalf of its subsidiaries, Empire HealthChoice
Assurance, Inc., provide services related to the Town’s participation in the retiree drug subsidy
program administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and
WHEREAS, a proposed Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and WellPoint to
Provide Administrative Services for the Retiree Drug Subsidy is presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the
Agreement between the Town of Queensbury and Wellchoice, Inc., now known as WellPoint
Holding Corp. (WellPoint) to Provide Administrative Services for the Retiree Drug Subsidy
substantially in the form presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute such Agreement and any other needed documentation and the Town Supervisor, Town
Fiscal Manager/Budget Officer and/or Accountant to take such other and further action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES : None
ABSENT: None