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Internal Service Funds

Group Health and Life Insurance

FUND SUMMARY

FY2017 FY2018 FY2018 FY2019 Change from Adopted
Final Adopted Adjusted Adopted Amount %
Use of Money & Property (5,661) 357,366 357,366 3,192,000 2,834,634 793.20%
Other 78,300,343 82,750,908 82,750,908 81,555,939 (1,194,969) -1.44%
Revenue $ 78,294,682 $ 83,108,274 $ 83,108,274 $ 84,747,939 $ 1,639,665 1.97%

Salaries & Benefits 1,832,739 1,917,270 1,917,270 1,935,978 18,708 0.98%
Gen Operating & Maintenance 81,773,688 81,182,042 81,182,042 82,797,585 1,615,543 1.99%
Transfer Out & Other 8,962 8,962 8,962 14,376 5,414 60.41%
Expenses $ 83,615,389 $ 83,108,274 $ 83,108,274 $ 84,747,939 $ 1,639,665 1.97%

FTE 9.65 9.65 0.00 0.00%

AP 10.00 10.00 0.00 0.00%

FUND PURPOSE AND GOALS

The Group Health & Life Insurance Fund administers health insurance for employees and their dependents, plus
basic life insurance for employees. Since FY2002, the Group Health & Life Insurance Fund budget has included
funds for the Employees' Wellness Program. Fund revenues come from active employees, contributions from city
funds and interest on investments.

The Group Health & Life Insurance Fund is comprised of two divisions: the Benefits / Insurance division and the
Wellness division.

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Changing to the health fund including the introduction of employee health centers, direct contracting with
a local hospital system, better utilization management.
• Leveraging a consortium for better pricing in the pharmacy plan.
• Transitioning the Fire Local 440 to their own Healthcare Plan – established online enrollment for 440.

FY2019 DISCUSSION

The FY2019 Adopted Budget includes an increase in city’s contributions of 3%. The budget also includes new
pharmacy rebates related to the prescription contract.

HORIZON ISSUES

• Rising cost of benefits – healthcare, pension, leave, etc.
• Government regulation of pay and benefits.
• Functionality of electronic systems/ability to automate processes/functions.
• Health status of employees and retirees.

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