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A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A HEALTH BENEFITS SELF-INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR CITY OF GAHANNA EMPLOYEES AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE RELATED AGREEMENTS FOR THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR HEALTH AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE AND STOP LOSS INSURANCE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO ESTABLISH AN INTERNAL SERVICE FUND
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WHEREAS, the City of Gahanna intends to purchase third party administrative services from UMR for the City of Gahanna’s health insurance program, for eligible participants enrolled in the City of Gahanna’s health insurance program, and it is necessary to secure a contract; and
WHEREAS, the City of Gahanna intends to purchase third party administrative services from RxBenefits for prescription drug benefits for eligible participants enrolled in the City of Gahanna’s health insurance program, and it is necessary to secure a contract; and
WHEREAS, the City of Gahanna’s insurance broker, NFP, recommends that the City Administration obtain quotations for Stop Loss Insurance for the City of Gahanna Self-Insured Medical Benefit Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That the Mayor of the City of Gahanna, Finance Director, and other necessary designees, are hereby authorized to execute any and all agreements necessary for the City of Gahanna’s Self-Insured Medical Benefit Program.
Section 2. That the Finance Director is hereby authorized to establish an internal service fund for the City of Gahanna’s Self-Insured Medical Benefit Program.
Section 3. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect after passage by Council and on date of signature of approval by the Mayor.