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Council authorizes switch of health‑plan third‑party administrator to Allied Benefits
Summary
After the health‑insurance committee reviewed options, the council authorized moving third‑party administration (TPA) from HealthNow to Allied Benefits for improved claims processing and additional services at marginal extra cost.
Selma — The City Council approved Aug. 19 a staff recommendation to change the city’s health‑plan third‑party administrator from the incumbent to Allied Benefits.
Staff and the health‑insurance committee said the proposed change is administrative (the medical, dental and vision benefit designs are unchanged) but would address ongoing operational issues with the incumbent TPA, including claims processing problems and inadequate system support for the city’s payroll…
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