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Renewal of Retiree Medicare Advantage Plan and Part B Reimbursements

Original title: Approve a multi-year renewal of United Healthcare Medicare Advantage Plan for eligible retirees 65 and over from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 and payments to eligible retirees for Medicare Part B reimbursement. FY2025 Expenditures are Pending the Adoption of the FY2025 Budget. (Administrative Services Director)

September 24, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This action determines the health insurance coverage and reimbursement eligibility for city retirees for the 2025 calendar year, contingent upon the final approval of the FY2025 city budget.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

City retirees aged 65 and over

These individuals are the primary recipients of the Medicare Advantage Plan and the Medicare Part B reimbursements.

Administrative Services Department

This department is responsible for managing the contract and coordinating the reimbursement process.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 24, 2024.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The City Council is considering a contract renewal for the United Healthcare for city retirees aged 65 and older. The plan covers the 2025 calendar year and includes provisions for premium reimbursements.

Key Facts

  • The proposed contract renews the United Healthcare Medicare Advantage Plan for eligible retirees aged 65 and older.
  • The coverage period for the renewal is January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
  • The agreement includes payments to eligible retirees for Medicare Part B premium reimbursements.
  • All expenditures associated with this contract are pending the final adoption of the FY2025 city budget.
  • The file number for this legislative item is 24-518.
  • The item was introduced by the Administrative Services Director on September 5, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for this plan?
The plan is for city retirees who are 65 years of age or older.
Does this guarantee my reimbursement for 2025?
The contract renewal is subject to the final adoption of the FY2025 city budget; expenditures cannot be finalized until that budget is passed.

Why It Matters

This action determines the health insurance coverage and reimbursement eligibility for city retirees for the 2025 calendar year, contingent upon the final approval of the FY2025 city budget.

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Budget Dependency

The document explicitly links the continuation of retiree benefits to the yet-to-be-adopted FY2025 budget, highlighting the fiscal uncertainty of the upcoming year.

Connected Entities

organizationUnited HealthcareProvider of the Medicare Advantage Plan for city retirees.Map →
organizationCity CouncilThe governing body responsible for approving the contract.Map →
personAdministrative Services DirectorThe official responsible for introducing the contract renewal.Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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  • Controversy10
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