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Health Service Board approves 2020 rate cards, rejects proposed specialist copay hike for UHC, adds Kaiser transportation rider with rollout conditions
Summary
The board approved a package of 2020 insurance rates, including Hartford life/LTD renewals and Kaiser retiree rate cards with a new transportation rider; after public comment and staff explanations, the board voted to keep UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage co‑pays at status quo and required follow‑up on wheelchair access for Kaiser's transportation benefit.
The San Francisco Health Service System board on June 13 reviewed and approved several 2020 rate proposals and program riders after detailed presentations by Aon consultant Mike Clark and carrier representatives.
Hartford life and long‑term disability renewal Mike Clark asked the board to adopt a three‑year rate guarantee (2020–2022) for basic life, long‑term disability (LTD) and supplemental life/AD&D. Clark explained that basic life experience has trailed premiums and recommended raising the basic life rate (from $0.08 to $0.114 per $1,000 monthly) while negotiating a deeper reduction in LTD premiums to deliver net employer savings over the three‑year cycle. The board voted unanimously to approve the renewal package.
UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage (UHCMA PPO) Clark presented two UHC scenarios for 2020: a status‑quo renewal and a design option that would raise specialist office visit…
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