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August 4, 2009
ORANGE COUNTY 2010 MEDICAL PLAN
CHANGES
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
• BACKGROUND
• TOBACCO USE SURCHARGE
• MEDICAL PLAN CO-PAY CHANGES
• PHARMACY PLAN CHANGES
• SPOUSAL WELLNESS FOR LIFE SCREENINGS
• ACTION REQUESTED
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
• BACKGROUND
• TOBACCO USE SURCHARGE
• MEDICAL PLAN CO-PAY CHANGES
• PHARMACY PLAN CHANGES
• SPOUSAL WELLNESS FOR LIFE SCREENINGS
• ACTION REQUESTED
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BACKGROUND
• 2007– County moved to self-
funded medical
• 2009 – Approved new contract
with UHC as ASO provider
– Contracted with Express Scripts as PBM
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BACKGROUND
• Move to Self-funded working well
• Provides the County:
- More detailed claims experience information
- Increased flexibility in plan design
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BACKGROUND
• Plan Trend (Experience) Remains a Challenge
• Plan Costs Increase 8–10% Each Year
• Continued Increases Are Not Sustainable
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BACKGROUND
• County Able to Absorb Costs in 2010 with No Premium Increase
• Plan Changes Needed To:
– Help Offset Cost Increases in Specific Areas
– Influence Member Lifestyle Choices and Plan Utilization
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
• BACKGROUND
• TOBACCO USE SURCHARGE
• MEDICAL PLAN CO-PAY CHANGES
• PHARMACY PLAN CHANGES
• SPOUSAL WELLNESS FOR LIFE SCREENINGS
• ACTION REQUESTED
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TOBACCO USE SURCHARGE
• Tobacco Use Is a Leading Cause of Death and Key Driver of Medical Costs
• 2008 WFL Screenings Tied to Medical Claims
• Results Show Medical Claims Higher for Smokers
- $5,412 – Current or Previous Smokers
- $3,567 – Never Smoked
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TOBACCO USE SURCHARGE
• Medical Plan Oversight Committee (MPOC) Recommends Implementing $25 Per Pay Period Tobacco Use Surcharge in 2010.
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
• BACKGROUND
• TOBACCO USE SURCHARGE
• MEDICAL PLAN CO-PAY CHANGES
• PHARMACY PLAN CHANGES
• SPOUSAL WELLNESS FOR LIFE SCREENINGS
• ACTION REQUESTED
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MEDICAL PLAN C0-PAY CHANGES
• MPOC Met with UHC, HR Benefits & RobinsonBush
• Reviewed 2008 & 1st Quarter 2009 Plan Experience
• Identified Key Cost Drivers and Solution Opportunities
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MEDICAL PLAN C0-PAY CHANGES
Outpatient Surgery
– Hospital Outpatient Surgery Costs Increased 17.7%
– Average Cost $3,700 - Versus $723 for Surgery Performed in Ambulatory Surgery Center
– Average Cost of Colonoscopy $1,853 – Versus $513
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MEDICAL PLAN C0-PAY CHANGES
Inpatient Hospital
– Inpatient Admissions Decreased by 5%
– Average Cost per Admission increased 11% - From $10,708 in 2007 to $11,867 in 2008
• Need to Better Align Inpatient & Outpatient Co-Pays
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MEDICAL PLAN C0-PAY CHANGES
MPOC Recommends:
• Increasing Co-Pay for Non-Preventive Outpatient Surgery and Preventive Colonoscopy Performed in a Hospital to $200
• Moving Inpatient Hospital Co-Pay to $300 for 1st Day and $100 for Next Three Days to Maximum $600 Per Admission
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
• BACKGROUND
• TOBACCO USE SURCHARGE
• MEDICAL PLAN CO-PAY CHANGES
• PHARMACY PLAN CHANGES
• SPOUSAL WELLNESS FOR LIFE SCREENINGS
• ACTION REQUESTED
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PHARMACY PLAN CHANGES
• Outsourced Pharmacy to Express Scripts in 2009
• Few Changes Made in First Year
• New Programs Recommended to Control Rx Costs
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PHARMACY PLAN CHANGES
• Select Home Delivery & Call 4 Generics
– Voluntary Programs– Projected Savings - $402,000 to
County & $251,000 to members
• Step Therapy Program – Grandfather Provision– Projected County Savings - $539,000
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PHARMACY PLAN CHANGES
MPOC Recommends:
• Adding Select Home Delivery, Call 4 Generics and Step Therapy Programs to Pharmacy Plan
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
• BACKGROUND
• TOBACCO USE SURCHARGE
• MEDICAL PLAN CO-PAY CHANGES
• PHARMACY PLAN CHANGES
• SPOUSAL WELLNESS FOR LIFE SCREENINGS
• ACTION REQUESTED
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SPOUSAL WELLNESS FOR LIFE SCREENINGS
• 2008 Spousal Claims Averaged 27.5% Higher Than Employee Claims
• Spouses Not Included in Health & Wellness Programs
• WFL Screenings Offered to Employees Only
• Need to Engage & Encourage All Plan Members to Make Wise Healthcare Decisions
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SPOUSAL WELLNESS FOR LIFE SCREENINGS
MPOC Recommends:
• Extending Voluntary Annual Wellness for Life Screenings & HRAs to Spouses Covered Under the County’s Medical Plan
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
• BACKGROUND
• TOBACCO USE SURCHARGE
• MEDICAL PLAN CO-PAY CHANGES
• PHARMACY PLAN CHANGES
• SPOUSAL WELLNESS FOR LIFE SCREENINGS
• ACTION REQUESTED
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ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the Following MPOC Recommended Changes to the County’s 2010 Medical & Pharmacy Plans:
• $25 Per Pay Period Tobacco Use Surcharge
• $200 Co-Pay for Non-Preventive Outpatient Surgery and Preventive Colonoscopy Performed in Hospital Surgery Center
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ACTION REQUESTED
• Inpatient Hospital Co-Pay of $300 for 1st Day and $100 for Next Three Days to Maximum $600 Per Admission
• Adding Select Home Delivery, Call 4 Generics and A Step Therapy Program to Pharmacy Plan
• Extending Voluntary Annual Wellness for Life Screenings & HRAs to Spouses Covered Under the County’s Medical Plan
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August 4, 2009
ORANGE COUNTY 2010 MEDICAL PLAN
CHANGES