HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2026-116 Supplemental Medicare Renewal 2027 - 1RESOLUTION NO. 2026-116
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO
EXECUTE AND ACCEPT AN AGREEMENT WITH HUMANA FOR THE
CITY’S MEDICARE ADVANTAGE INSURANCE COVERAGE, PROCURED
BY THE GEHRING GROUP AS BROKER OF RECORD, FOR INSURANCE
COVERAGE BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2027, THROUGH DECEMBER 31,
2027, FOR MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE RETIRED EMPLOYEES AND THEIR
ELIGIBLE DEPENDENTS, WHICH EXCEEDS AN ANNUAL VENDOR
TOTAL AMOUNT OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000.00);
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the Dania Beach Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article 1, Section 2-10,
“Monetary thresholds for certain purchases and payment disbursement authorizations”,
Subsection (a), sets the monetary threshold at Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) for a
vendor each fiscal year and requires City Commission authorization for expenditures
exceeding $50,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dania Beach obtained the services of the Gehring Group as a
Broker of Record to secure coverage for the City’s Medicare Advantage Insurance plan for
Medicare eligible retired employees and their Medicare eligible dependents for the 2027 plan
year; and
WHEREAS, the Gehring Group secured the renewal of Medicare Advantage PPO
coverage for the City through Humana for the plan year 2027 at negotiated renewal rates; and
WHEREAS, the coverage from Humana offers rates for Medicare Advantage Insurance
coverage for all Medicare eligible retirees, regardless of residence, including prescription drug
coverage; and
WHEREAS, based on current Medicare eligible retiree census data, the City’s Medicare
Advantage PPO plan premium cost will be increased by an estimated Five Point Five (5.5%),
resulting in an estimated Twelve Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Eight dollar ($12,138.00)
increase to the City and an estimated Six Thousand Sixty-Nine dollar ($6,069.00) increase in
total cost to eligible retirees; and
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WHEREAS, the City Administration recommends that the City Commission approve the
negotiated renewal of the Humana Medicare Advantage PPO Medicare Advantage Insurance
plan for plan year 2027.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the above “Whereas” clauses are ratified and confirmed as being true and
correct, and they are made a part of and incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. That the proper City officials are authorized to execute appropriate documents to
accept the negotiated renewal proposal of the Humana Medicare Advantage PPO plan on behalf
of the City of Dania Beach to provide Medicare Advantage Medical and Prescription Insurance
coverage to Medicare eligible retirees at the following not to exceed monthly rates:
2026 Renewal Total Premium 2027 Renewal Total Premium
$325.99 $343.84
2026 Retiree Monthly Premium 2027 Retiree Monthly Premium
$108.66 $114.61
2026 City Monthly Premium 2027 City Monthly Premium
$217.33 $229.23
Section 3. That funding for the cost of the City’s health claims program administration for
Medicare Advantage Insurance coverage is planned and shall be charged to the City Health
Insurance Fund, Professional Services Account, Account No. 001-18-00-519-45-41.
Section 4. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 6. That this Resolution shall be effective 10 days after passage.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED on September 14, 2026.
Motion by Commissioner Lewellen, second by Vice Mayor Salvino.
FINAL VOTE ON ADOPTION: Unanimous X
Yes No
Commissioner Lori Lewellen ____ ____
Commissioner Luis Rimoli ____ ____
Commissioner Archibald J. Ryan IV ____ ____
Vice Mayor Marco Salvino ____ ____
Mayor Joyce L. Davis ____ ____
ATTEST:
ERIN MCCLENDON JOYCE L. DAVIS
DEPUTY CITY CLERK MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
EVE A. BOUTSIS
CITY ATTORNEY