Trustees approve return of on‑site skin‑cancer screenings and review dental/vision metrics

Emeritus regional representative Casey summarized dental and vision use through the most recent reporting period and recommended resuming on‑site skin‑cancer screenings after negotiations with Assured Imaging Women's Wellness (AIWW). Casey said in‑network dental utilization was about 91 percent (down slightly from 95 percent the prior year), average network discounts remained near 32 percent, and the number of children entering active orthodontia increased from 14 to 34 year‑over‑year.

Casey also reported a rise in cleanings and said the emergence of a single out‑of‑network provider among the top claims users had been identified; Emeritus’ provider relations team was working to contract that provider. On vision, exam counts were below the market benchmark while frames ran slightly above benchmark; miscellaneous vision charges rose but were not reimbursed under the plan.

Trustees discussed AIWW, which had proposed a screening price that rose significantly in a prior renewal. Following negotiations the vendor offered a lower price of $220 per screening; trustees voted to approve the contract and authorized the chair to sign the agreement after county‑attorney review. The motion carried by voice vote at the meeting.

Ending: Trustees asked HR and Gallagher to manage vendor scheduling and employee communications if AIWW on‑site events are scheduled; staff said they would confirm provider contracting progress for the out‑of‑network dental provider and report back.