The committee held a mid-year benefits update session. Key discussions included the impact of federal funding changes on Medicare Advantage Plans, the consolidation of prescription drugs and medical plans, and trends in pharmacy benefit management. The committee reviewed net claims, noting a decrease in per-employee per-month claim costs, and discussed future renewals for vision, dental, and medical prescription drug coverage. The committee approved the retention of the current Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plan for the upcoming benefit year. Furthermore, the potential for expanding vision benefit options to enhance employee retention was discussed in light of a projected surplus.
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The committee discussed updates to job descriptions, including the creation of a Quality Assurance Specialist position and revisions to the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit (CVEU). Policies regarding Workers' Compensation Insurance and Sick Leave Benefits were reviewed and revised, with a focus on clarifying compensation for on-the-job injuries and providing flexibility for employees with off-the-job injuries. The Callback Policy was updated to include an on-call policy for Animal Control personnel. A new policy for General Work Order Requests was introduced to streamline the tracking of juror-submitted requests. Additionally, a Sexual Abuse and Molestation Prevention Policy was discussed and adopted. The committee also reviewed updates to the Travel Policy and discussed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit (CVEU). Finally, the committee discussed standards for developments occurring along existing parish roads and scheduled a public hearing for the proposed Access Connections Policy.
