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Austin County keeps UMR as TPA, approves Tokyo Marine stop‑loss renewal without laser
Summary
Austin County Commissioners voted to keep UMR as the county's third‑party administrator and approved Tokyo Marine's stop‑loss renewal (without a laser). Benefits consultant Scott warned a recent large claim had tightened market competition and urged the court to accept the firm offer.
Austin County Commissioners on Oct. 28 voted to keep UMR as the county's third‑party administrator and to accept Tokyo Marine's stop‑loss renewal without applying a laser to any employee case.
Scott, the county's benefits consultant, told the court that UMR manages claims processing, utilization review and a nurse line that helps control costs. He highlighted a per‑claim processing fee increase from $24.57 to $25.87 and said the county's utilization and negotiation practices have driven medical allowed amounts down compared with the prior year.…
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