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Lauderhill approves Cigna renewal; HR, broker and some employees report denials and formulary problems
Summary
The commission approved renewal of the city’s group health plan with Cigna for the remaining four years of a five‑year contract and authorized payment of $9,656,464. City staff and the broker reported a high claims year; employees and Commissioner Dunn cited denied days, prescription formulary problems and out‑of‑pocket costs.
Lauderhill commissioners on Aug. 25 approved a resolution to renew the city's Cigna group health insurance through the remaining four years of a five‑year agreement and authorized payment of $9,656,464. The vote was 4–1; Commissioner Dunn voted no.
Human Resources and the city’s broker reviewed the first year of the Cigna plan. Mike Gowen of Gowen Benefits Group said high claims produced a projected 25% increase, but the negotiated two‑year rate cap limited Cigna’s increase to 10%, a-saving the city roughly $3.4 million compared with the…
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