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Rutherford County committee backs Humana Medicare Advantage option for retirees
Summary
The county’s insurance committee recommended choosing Humana Option 3 for retiree Medicare Advantage coverage at $220.28 per member per month; the purchasing committee approved the recommendation after staff presentations and public clarification.
Rutherford County’s purchasing committee on an insurance recommendation voted to accept Humana Option 3 as the county retiree Medicare Advantage plan, with a listed rate of $220.28 per member per month.
County staff and the insurance committee presented the solicitation results and recommended Humana after comparing bids that included a Cigna-related offering and Humana. Molly Howe, assistant director of benefits, told the committee the Humana Option 3 quote was $220.28 and that a Cigna option had quoted roughly $250; she said the county’s current rate is $261 per member per month.
The committee and staff emphasized that the carriers’ administration and member experience would change regardless of the vendor selected. Howe and other staff highlighted…
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