Councilman Justin Elpers Against Paying Down $800,000 in Hospitalization Deficit

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Dear Council Members

Finance Ordinance F-2020-20 is asking for $800,000 of Local Income Tax dollars to be used to pay down the Hospitalization deficit. 

I will be making a motion to have this removed, and I’m asking for your support.

The city’s self-funded health plan has been in a deficit since 2016.  The current negative balance is $2,911,943.  A self-funded health plan works by using the member’s premiums, co-pays, deductibles, etc to pay down claims.  

Therefore, the council should not use other funds to fix a broken health care plan.  As I have stated before, changes will have to be made to the health plan if the city wants to address the deficit problem. 

Justin Elpers 

Evansville City Council 5th Ward

FOOTNOTE:  Link:  pg 5   https://evansville.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=&event_id=4665&meta_id=207597

 

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1 COMMENT

  1. Does the city post their existing health plan summary?

    It would be helpful to see the summary of benefits and coverage including the overall deductible, services covered before you meet the deductible, out of pocket limit for the plan, etc.

    What are the proposed changes?

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