173.2014 Renewals Contracts Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL CONTRACTS FOR
EMPLOYEE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS WITH
EMPIRE BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
EFFECTIVE FROM JULY 1ST, 2014- JUNE 30TH, 2015
RESOLUTION NO. 173,2014
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Brian Clements
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury previously entered into agreements for employee
group health insurance plans with Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, in conjunction with Capital Financial Group, has
negotiated renewal contracts for July 1St, 2014 through June 30t1i 2015 with Empire Blue Cross
Blue Shield,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby approves and authorizes renewal
contracts for July 1St, 2014 through June 30t1i 2015 with Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield with the
monthly premiums to be as follows:
INDIVIDUAL TWO PERSON FAMILY
PPO 760.01 2216.50 2220.17
EPO 700.65 2043.07 2046.74
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED that the share of costs for Town employees and retirees will be increased by
.5% for all available plans, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute future renewal contracts with Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield without the need for
additional Town Board Resolution provided that such contracts do not provide for any changes to
the percentage of employee contributions toward monthly premiums and/or copays, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that in the event that surcharges or fees are mandated or imposed on the
Town's health insurance policies that are beyond the Town's control, resulting rate changes may
be passed on to all employees without further Town Board Resolution, although the Town will
provide notice of any such rate changes to all employees and retirees, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any contracts and documentation and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Budget Officer to
take such other and further action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 19th day of May, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish
NOES None
ABSENT: None
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