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(4) In cooperation with the State, the Joint Committee on Health
Benefits will review the implementation and ongoing oversight of an
Annual Health Insurance Enrollment Opt-out.
(5) The Joint Committee on Health Benefits will work with the State
to study the feasibility of an inclusive statewide "carve-out" program for
prescription drugs.
(6) The JCHB will work with the State and medical carrier to develop
an enhanced network of urgent care facilities.
(7) The JCHB will work with the State to implement a direct debit
vehicle or electronic submission to enhance the Medical Flexible Spending
Account by January 1, 2019, or as soon as practicable thereafter.
(8) The JCHB shall study the feasibility of a two-person premium
structure.
(9) The procurement process conducted by the Department of Civil
Service regarding contractual services for the Empire Plan will include
CSEA Joint Committee on Health Benefits involvement as follows:
• Review and comment on the draft RFP before it is released
• Attendance at the pre-bidders conference
• Sufficient time for the Joint Committee to access and review the
technical proposals prior to management interviews
• Participation in Management Interviews and Site visits
• Attendance at a formal cost proposal briefing
• Recommendation of a vendor
Due to the proprietary nature of the materials included in the cost
proposals, the Joint Committee on Health Benefits will not have access to
the actual cost proposal. The State reserves the right to make the final
selection of a vendor after discussion with and consideration of CSEA’s
recommendation.
(10) The JCHB and the State will oversee and monitor a network of
participating hearing aid providers.
(e) The Joint Committee shall work with appropriate State agencies to
review and oversee the various health plans available to employees
represented by CSEA.
(f) The Joint Committee on Health Benefits shall work with
appropriate State agencies to monitor future employer and employee health
plan cost adjustments.
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