County approves 10‑year wellness center contract; officials cite savings and 90‑day out clause
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Summary
Pasco County approved a renewal/award with Marathon for employee wellness centers described as a 10‑year, $42 million not‑to‑exceed figure (averaging about $3.5M/year); staff said the contract includes a 90‑day out clause and expanded hours and services at three county centers.
The Pasco County Board approved a contract for the county’s employee wellness centers that staff described as a 10‑year agreement with a not‑to‑exceed total of $42,000,000. Human Resources Director Barbara Hitzman told the board the figure reflects the 10‑year aggregated amount (approximately $3.5 million per year) and that the arrangement includes a 90‑day termination‑for‑convenience clause.
Hitzman said utilization has increased, with more than 8,000 members eligible and three clinic locations — Land O’Lakes (Hap Clark Building), Dade City (hours expanded under the new agreement) and Newport Richey on the Westside Government complex — providing care, physical therapy and prescription services. County speakers said the centers reduce insurance billing and help control health‑plan costs; staff estimated the wellness‑center model saves the county on workers’ compensation and health insurance expenses.
The board discussed the contract, asked about locations and hours, and approved the item as part of the consent agenda after the item was pulled for brief discussion. Officials noted the contract started from an ITN process and Marathon is the incumbent provider.
