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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: Medical Insurance Agent of Record - Contract Renewal
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
BCC DISTRICT: ALL
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Request approval to renew the contract with Barnes Insurance as
Okaloosa County's medical insurance agent of record.
BACKGROUND: In October 2011, Barnes Insurance was re-awarded the contract to serve as
Okaloosa County's medical insurance agent of record following a competitive RFP process.
Barnes Insurance representatives have been instrumental in negotiating a ProShare Refund
agreement that has provided over $4.8 million in premium refunds to the County. They have also
assisted the County in negotiating competitive health insurance rates and coverages, including a
10% reduction in health premiums during Fiscal Year 2014. In addition, Barnes Insurance
provides up to date information on the ever changing Health Care Reform laws to ensure the
County maintains compliance.
This contract renewal period will be October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015. The cost of the
contract will remain the same at $59,800 annually and is paid by Florida Blue.
OPTIONS: Approve or provide additional direction.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends the Board approve the renewal of the contract and
authorize the Chairman to sign the required documents.
RECOMMENDED BY:
APPROVED BY:
Ernie Padgett, County Administrator