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Council narrows TPA choice for sworn workers'comp after extended debate; votes 7-4 for Presidium recommendation
Summary
After public testimony and council debate, Los Angeles City Council voted 7-4 to follow the personnel department's recommendation to contract with Presidium for sworn employees' workers'comp administration, despite objections from the Police Protective League and a failed motion to extend existing contracts.
The Los Angeles City Council voted 7-4 to follow the personnel department's recommendation to award a workers'compensation third‑party administrator (TPA) contract to Presidium for sworn personnel after a lengthy public hearing and competing motions.
The council's personnel staff argued the Presidium staffing model would bring more professional claims adjusters, expanded case management and medical review that could reduce program costs. Bill Fujioka of the personnel department told the council the contract "can save up to $2,000,000 for this program, but we think a minimum of 1,500,000.0," and emphasized Presidium's heavier professional staffing and two nurses for case management.
Police union leaders and some council members warned the change…
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