AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2026-127R, approving a contract with Aetna Life Insurance Company, for medical, pharmacy, and dental insurance administration in the amount of $384,154.00; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the contract on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: August 5, 2026
Department: HR
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $307,323.20 City Cost; (shared cost City cost approx. 80% and employee contribution approx. 20%)
Account Number: 30030260 - 51040
Funds Available: Yes
Account Name: City Health Insurance Administration Fees (All Departments)
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: June 21, 2016 - City Council approved a contract extension #216-172 for Medical, Pharmacy, and Dental Insurance Administration via Res 2024-123R.
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Background Information:
The City of San Marcos sponsors a partially self-funded employee benefits program and contracts with third-party administrators to provide medical, pharmacy, dental, flexible spending account (FSA), COBRA, retiree billing, employee assistance program (EAP), and wellness administration services.
Since January 1, 2017, UnitedHealthcare Services, Inc. (UHC) has served as the City's administrator following a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process. In anticipation of th...
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