April 27, 2021Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedCouncil approves a contract for provision of employee health insurance coverage.
Council voted to approve a contract with Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company and Express Scripts Inc. for provision of employee health insurance coverage.
- Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
What that means
- Consent agenda:
- Routine items Council approves together in one vote, without discussion. Any member can pull an item out for its own vote.
More from the minutes
- “The proposed contracts will provide access to more robust medical coverage, dependable pharmacy coverage, wellness initiatives and resources, with a goal to improve participant health, resulting in cost containment.”
- “The proposed fees match the current fee structure with BlueCross Blue Shield so there is no increase in administrative costs.”
Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into contracts with Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company and Express Scripts Inc. for provision of employee health insurance coverage
Carried unanimously, as part of the consent agenda
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Turner and carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Read the motion as recorded
“RESOLUTION NO. 21-77- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH CIGNA HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND EXPRESS SCRIPTS INC. FOR PROVISION OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE”
Open the minutesConsent agenda, item C