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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-173 ~ 4r<t !. e e J> . RESOLUTION NO. 96-173 APPROVING RATE INCREASE FOR HOSPIT ALIMEDICAL INSURANCE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Stillwater, Minnesota, that the premium increase and renewal offer by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota for hospital/medical insurance, attached hereto as Exhibit A, are hereby accepted. Adopted by Council this 16th day of July, 1996. JaY~~ ATTEST: ~:lt)~ Modi eldon, City Clerk ., ....t +".. If Blue~BlueShield "".:9 ~ of Minnesota . . 5535 Blue Cross Road. P.O. Box 64560 . St. Paul, MN 55164-0560 . (612) 456-8000 . 1-800-382-2000 . June 18, 1996 Mr. Nile Kriesel City of Stillwater 216 North 4th Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Nile: The September 1996 BCBSM and Blue Plus renewal has been comp1ete9 for the city. The city has been insured with BCBSM for 33 years and Blue Plus for 2 years. During the past 8 years, in which I have serviced this account, the average rate increase has been 9.96% per year. This year's melded increase resulted in a 21.1 % increase, however, due to a high case that is now inactive, a 12 % increase has been given and are: SINGLE FAMILY e TRADITIONAL PLAN: Current: Renewal: $144;16 $161.36 $378.61 $424.38 PREFERRED GOLD: Current: Renewal: $129.93 $145.43 $341.23 $382.48 The renewal rates, which have been realigned, include a small charge that increases the $1,000,000 lifetime maximum to $2,000,000. The administrative expense has also been increased 0.4%, due to the Minnesota Premium Tax, that was effective January 1, 1996. Gold Net will be replacing PCS on September 1, 1996. The claims have been reduced 0.5% because it is anticipated that drug claims will be lower with Gold Net. This is reflected on the Renewal Development Summary. Please see the 1996 Group Renewal Bulletins for other changes that will take effect on the renewal date. e Blue Cross and Blue Shield of A1innesota is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association lO!