Department
Finance
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of 2027 premium rates for the Anthem Medical and Pharmacy Plans effective January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027.
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Board Policy, benefit plan premiums are approved prior to the beginning of each plan year
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Open and Responsible Government
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Is this a purchasing item?
No
Summary & Background (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
Scope of Work: Fulton County currently provides on a self-funded insured basis for Anthem Medical & Pharmacy (Rx) programs to approximately 2,171 employees, 1,697 retirees. Under the self-funded arrangement, the carrier (Anthem) administers the plan, but claims are funded through cost share between the County and employees. The Finance Department worked with Segal Consulting to complete the 2027 health plan renewals and premium rate projections.
2027 SELF-FUNDED RATE CHANGES
The funding rates for the self-funded plans require calculation using historical claims and enrollment data, to which actuarially sound methodologies and assumptions are applied, and costs and credits associated with administration of the plan are incorporated. Segal, our benefits consultant, performed this exercise for 2027 on behalf of the County. Below are the proposed funding (premium) rate changes for 2027. These rates are set to support the expected costs generated by members enrolled in the plans.
Anthem (BCBS):
10.0% increase to Active and Pre-65 Retiree rates (HSA, POS, and HMO plans...
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