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Item Title:HR - Life Insurance Group Application and Fee Form with Standard Insurance Company (2022-0951)
Submitted By:Minnie Holguin, Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218
Subject:Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Application for Group Insurance for use in Texas and the Benefit Administration Fee Arrangement form with the Standard Insurance Company to initiate the implementation of coverage for Basic Life, Basic Dependent Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance for County Employees. Funds are available in various departmental accounts INSURANCE-LIFE.  (Contract No. 2022-0951)
Background:

The County of El Paso currently provides Basic Life, Basic Dependent Life, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance coverage for employees through Dearborn Life Insurance Company.  Based on awarded RFP #22-022, the County will begin providing Basic Life, Basic Dependent Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance for County Employees through Standard Insurance Company.

 

The monthly rate per employee for this insurance is $.021 per $1,000 for Basic Life, $.43 for Basic Dependent Life, and $.010 per $1,000 for Accident Death and Dismemberment. The total cost to the County to provide this coverage is approximately $3,375 monthly.

 

The attached Group Application and Fee form is required by Standard Insurance Company in order to establish the group plan and begin the implementation process for both Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance.

 

The Life Insurance Group Application and Fee form with Standard Insurance Company has been reviewed by the County Attorney’s Office (2022-0951)

Fiscal Impact:

2023 - Approximately $3,375 per month

 

Actual costs determined by total number of County employees each month. Funds are available in various departmental accounts: INSURANCE-LIFE (511040)

Recommendation:Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Application for Group Insurance for use in Texas and the Benefit Administration Fee Arrangement form with the Standard Insurance Company to initiate the implementation of coverage for Basic Life, Basic Dependent Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance for County Employees. Funds are available in various departmental accounts INSURANCE-LIFE.  (Contract No. 2022-0951)
Prior Action:September 26, 2022, Agenda Item #14, Commissioners Court approved RFP# 22-022 for Vision Insurance with Aetna Life Insurance Company. 
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ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload Date
HR - Life Insurance group application11/21/2022
HR - Life Insurance fee form11/21/2022
HR - County Attorney approval form11/21/2022