Meeting Called to Order by Tom Woodruff
There was no Public Comment.
Financials - The active employee and retiree healthcare appropriation balances are anticipated to end with a positive balance for FY 2019. On the retiree side, based on projected trend and an increase in population, there may be a slight shortfall. Staff will be monitoring the balances closely.
Partnership - Staff reported that as of January 1st, 2019, Partnership 1.0 has 6 remaining groups totaling 2,500 employees or 4,000 members. Partnership 2.0 has 103 groups totaling approximately 18,000 employees and 43,000 members. There has been a lot of interest from groups looking at the CT Partnership Plan for a July 1, 2019 effective date.
RFP Status - Pharmacy - Segal reported that they are currently analyzing the first round of proposals. There will be finalist interviews in early February followed by a reverse auction for best and final.
RFP Discussion - SmartShopper - Tom reported the possibility of a short contract extension for the current vendor followed by a competitive bidding process. He discussed having a focus on Centers of Excellence with additions discussions around quality measures.
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