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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
DATE: August 19, 2014
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
FROM: Kay Godwin
SUBJECT: Met Life Dental Contract
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
BCC DISTRICT: ALL
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Request approval of a new group dental insurance plan with
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (Met Life).
BACKGROUND: On August 5, 2014, the Board conceptually approved moving forward with
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (Met Life) as the County's new dental insurance provider.
The signed contract has been received from Met Life and is attached for final approval and
execution.
As part of the overall compensation and benefits package, the county provides group dental
insurance for full time employees with a family plan option paid 100% by employees. The
employees of the Clerk of Circuit Court, Supervisor of Elections and Property Appraiser
currently participate in these group insurance programs. Employees of the Tax Collector
participate in the group health insurance program, and they have expressed an interest in re-
joining the county's dental insurance program.
Earlier this year, the county solicited proposals for dental, life, and long term disability insurance
benefits (RFP RM-44-14). The selection committee reviewed the proposals and attended
presentations by the top-ranked providers. The selection committee recommends the proposal
submitted by Met Life for dental insurance. This proposal results in a savings to the county of
approximately $28,500 in the first year. Staff also believes this plan will address some of the
issues some employees have with the current provider.
Kevin Locht with Corporate Benefits is the local broker for this product.
OPTIONS: Approve or provide further direction.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the group dental insurance contract
with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (Met Life) and requests authorization for the
Chairman to sign the required documents.
RECOMMENDED BY:
APPROVED BY:
Ernie Padgett, County Administrator