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Health Insurance Presentation August 13, 2013. Huntington Beach Union High School District. Special Presenters: Claudia Gomez, HBPSA Shawn Werner, DEA Greta Halverson-Reeves, CSEA. HEALTHCARE PLANNING. HISTORY Claudia Gomez RATIONALE Shawn Werner WHAT ARE WE EXCITED ABOUT?
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Health Insurance Presentation August 13, 2013 Huntington Beach Union High School District Special Presenters: Claudia Gomez, HBPSA Shawn Werner, DEA Greta Halverson-Reeves, CSEA
HEALTHCARE PLANNING • HISTORY • Claudia Gomez • RATIONALE • Shawn Werner • WHAT ARE WE EXCITED ABOUT? • Greta Halvorsen-Reeves • TIMELINE • Carrie Delgado
HISTORY • MEETINGS HELD: • Committee has met monthly since February 2012 • WHO WE’VE MET WITH: • VEBA (UHC & Kaiser) • Kaiser alone • United Health Care alone • Partnerships • CECHCR • School Services of CA • OCDE
RATIONALE • COST SAVINGS • Savings to District • Continuance of no monthly premium cost to employees • SERVICE • POS doesn’t exist • Anthem Disruption • More options: VEBA = Kaiser or United HealthCare • FUTURE • Bigger Pool – aligns with ACA • Stability • Electronic/Online access
WHAT ARE WE EXCITED ABOUT? • Bargaining Unit unification and agreement • Online streamlining and services • Avoiding disruption for members (doctors & plans - Monarch) • Trust = Additional Services • Best Doctors • Cost savings
NEXT STEPS/TIMELINE • Letter of Intent to VEBA • Agreement preparation • Educational support and enrollment preparation • CSEA membership to vote on change prior to September 12, 2013 • September 12, 2013 Board Meeting – Request to approve contract • Contract finalization and signatures • Education Process for employees • Representatives and support at all sites between September 16, 2013 – October 9, 2013 • Open Enrollment • September 23, 2013 – October 11, 2013 • Completely online • New Plan Effective November 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014 (Each year thereafter, plan will be the same as the calendar year)