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Board approves Kaiser, Blue Shield and UHC 2017 rate renewals; adds limited benefit changes
Summary
The Health Service System board approved 2017 rate renewals for Kaiser (4.79% proposed increase), Blue Shield (4.26% overall) and the UnitedHealthcare EGWP premium ($218.99 PMPM), and accepted benefit changes including an acupuncture/chiropractic rider and a specialty‑tier Rx coinsurance for Kaiser.
The Health Service System Board approved 2017 renewals for its major carriers and accepted several benefit adjustments after presentations from Aon Hewitt and carrier representatives.
Aon Hewitt presented Kaiser Permanente’s proposed 2017 rates and recommended approval. The actuary said Kaiser proposed a 4.79% rate increase year‑over‑year; employee contributions illustrated in the packet showed a $2 per month increase for a single coverage tier. Kaiser also announced two benefit changes that the board accepted:…
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