| Jeff called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m. |
| The agenda was adopted with the addition of several items including an appeal and an update on HMA. |
| III. | Adoption of Minutes |
| The minutes were reviewed and adopted as presented. | |
| IV. | COBRA & Dependent Eligibility |
| Dottie informed the group that HMA has a process for certifying whether dependents ages 19 to 23 are full-time students. This process appears to be different and some members have expressed a concern. Discussion followed. | |
| V. | Financials |
| Darla reported that she was unable to complete the financial reports for February because the person from Zenith who processes the claims reporting was out ill. She said that HMA is averaging approximately $80,000 claims per week as of March. Darla also reported that the district was reimbursed a stop loss of $50,000. HMA and Zenith are coordinating to make sure we know if we hit a stop loss limit. | |
| VI. | Other |
| Moss Adams | |
| Jeff informed the group that he had a telephone conference scheduled for Thursday, 3/18 with Betsy from Moss Adams to discuss their invoice. | |
| PCN Letter | |
| Jill reported that she had followed up with PCN regarding reimbursement for under-collection of co-pays. She informed them that the letter would be without the sponsorship of the district. PCN will provide information on which employees received letters. | |
| 2004 Budget Rate Sheet | |
| Jill distributed a copy of the 2004 budget rate sheet noting that the increase is higher than what was expected and should be a tremendous help to the trust. | |
| Paid Claims Experience | |
| Jill distributed copies of the paid claims experience report and reviewed it with trustees. She noted that we are looking very good with a surplus of $233,525 at the end of February. | |
| Appeal #04-001 | |
| The employee requested that her Short-Term Disability be reinstated. She stated that she felt the communications that had been sent out wasn’t clear. After discussion the trustees approved reinstating her effective as of January 1, 2004. | |
| HMA Update | |
| Molly reported that she had a meeting with HMA to discuss communication issues and felt they were very responsive. They have made a change in the personnel who handles the district on a day-to-day basis. The communication problem was an internal issue between the district and HMA and not a problem to the employees. | |
| Darla reported that she and several staff members from payroll and benefits had met with HMA regarding billing timelines and were able to work out a plan. She also reported that they were very accommodating and easy to work with. | |
| VI. | Next Meeting – April 19, 2004 (Conference Room C3) |
| VIII. | Adjournment |
| The meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m. |
| Sincerely, | |
| Kay Nickel | |
| Secretary | |