HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0018) M&C 22-0111City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 02/22/22 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 22-0111
LOG NAME: 14SURGERYPLUSEXTENSION
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Execution of Amendment and Extension of Existing Contract with Employer Direct Healthcare, LLC d/b/a EDHC Solutions, LLC
for SurgeryPlus, a Supplemental Benefit for Non -Emergent Surgeries, in an Amount Not To Exceed $276,000.00 Per Year. The Proposed Contract
Extension is for an Additional Two Years
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an amendment and extension of existing contract with Employer Direct
Healthcare, LLC d/b/a EDHC Solutions, LLC for SurgeryPlus, a supplemental benefit for non -emergent surgeries, in an amount not to exceed
$276,000.00 per year. The proposed contract extension is for an additional two years.
DISCUSSION:
On November 8, 2016, the City Council adopted Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) C-27986 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Employer Direct Healthcare, LLC d/b/a EDHC Solutions, LLC for SurgeryPlus, a supplemental benefit for non -emergent surgeries for
City of Fort Worth (City) employees, Non -Medicare eligible retirees and their dependents.
The purpose of the M&C is to authorize the execution of an amendment and extension of existing contract with EDHC Solutions (EDHC) in an
amount not to exceed $276,000.00 per year. Human Resources staff recommends that the contract with EDHC Solutions be amended and
extended for an additional two-year period, which would expire on December 31, 2023.
While this contract has been in effect, EDHC has provided lower cost surgeries to City employees, Non -Medicare eligible retirees and their
dependents. Since implementation in 2017, EDHC has saved the City an estimated $7.5M in surgery costs, providing surgeries for 569
employees.
Benefits of this contract are as follows:
• Pre -negotiated, bundled surgical rates that lower costs, provide transparency and eliminate hidden fees;
• National high-performance network of Surgeons of Excellence, offering top-quality care; and
• Full -service concierge that drives better experience and puts members first.
Funding is budgeted in the Claims Administration Expense account of the Human Resources Active & Retired Employee Insurance Department's
Group Health Insurance and Retiree Healthcare Trust Funds.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the recommendation, funds are available in the current operating budget, as previously
appropriated, in the Group Health Insurance and Retiree Healthcare Trust Funds. Prior to an expenditure being made, the Human
Resources Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Nathan Gregory 7783
Additional Information Contact: Nathan Gregory 7783