Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
City renews employee benefits with UnitedHealthcare and others; HR cites high claims year but secures multi‑year guarantees
Summary
Rowlett approved renewal contracts for employee medical administrative services, stop‑loss and benefits administration with UnitedHealthcare and others. Staff said the city's self-funded medical plan experienced an 88% loss ratio, negotiated adjustments reduced proposed increases, and guaranteed multi‑year rates for several products.
Rowlett’s City Council on Aug. 5 approved renewal contracts for employee benefit plans, including administrative services and stop-loss coverage with UnitedHealthcare, life and disability coverage with Mutual of Omaha, dental with Cigna and employee assistance with Alliance Work Partners. Staff recommended renewal after broker negotiations with multiple vendors; the motion passed unanimously, 6–0.
Staff presentation: Rick Diorgio, HR director, told council the…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
