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Health Service Board approves 2023 plan changes, uses stabilization reserve and renews VSP vision
Summary
The San Francisco Health Service Board approved several 2023 plan actions on April 14, 2022: using one-third of a PPO stabilization reserve deficit for 2023 rating, renewing VSP vision with benefit enhancements, and approving retiree dental design changes; most votes were unanimous, retiree dental passed 5–1.
The San Francisco Health Service Board on April 14 approved a package of rate and design actions for benefit plans covering city employees and retirees.
The board voted to apply one-third of the 12/31/2021 stabilization reserve deficit — $403,000 of a $1,210,000 shortfall — toward rate buy‑ups for the non‑Medicare self‑funded PPO plan in plan year 2023, leaving an $807,000 carryforward. Aon actuaries presented the recommendation and said the adjustment follows the system’s stabilization‑fund policy; the motion passed by roll call vote with no opposing votes.
On vision benefits, Aon and VSP presented a 2023 renewal that includes a new Light Care option (allowing nonprescription blue‑light or sunglasses when no prescription is needed), anti‑glare and UV…
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