Steven Bailey

The meeting agenda includes the approval of the December 2, 2025, PBFAC Meeting Minutes. Key discussion items focus on various project reviews and selections across different categories. Delegated Projects include items for Boise State University (BSU) Student Union and Center for Teaching and Learning renovations. Delegated Project Reviews cover improvements at the University of Idaho (UI) Blake House, BSU Capital Village #3, and BSU Environmental Research Building. Small Projects include door replacement at CSI Expo Center and chiller repairs at UI Idaho Water Center. The agenda also covers Design Professional Selections for projects at Idaho State University (ISU), BSU, and UI; Design-Build Reviews for Idaho State Historical Society (ISHS) and Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC); Mid-Range Reviews for Department of Health and Welfare (DHW); Preliminary and Final Reviews for UI McCall Field Campus; Project Updates for ISU; and Old Business related to the ISU Beckley Nursing Remodel.

The Risk Management Advisory Committee meeting included a financial review with cash analysis and budget updates, a loss history update, and a building appraisal update. The committee discussed and approved a Recreational Vehicle Policy to add recreational vehicle coverage and watercraft coverage to the current Auto Physical Damage coverage. The Loss Control Manager provided a 2024 update, highlighting engineering visits at State insured properties and associated recommendations.

The meeting included financial updates on medical and dental claims, with discussions on claim expenses, reserve balances, and fiscal year projections. An overview of the Office of Group Insurance was presented, covering staffing, budget, and the growth of the plan since 2020. The Regence plan transition was reviewed, highlighting member disruption issues and the responsiveness of the Regence Account Management team. Future plans include focusing on operational processes, monitoring carriers, improving LUMA functionality, replacing paper enrollment, enhancing the website, and monitoring healthcare landscape changes.

The meeting included financial updates on medical and dental claims, with discussions on claim increases and reserve balances. An update was provided on the plan procurement status, noting the signing of a contract with Regence and the commencement of the open enrollment period. A benefits comparison sheet was shared, highlighting comparisons of the PPO, Traditional, and High Deductible health plans, as well as a comparison of different services and programs offered.

The meeting included updates on the LUMA Phase 2 project, medical and pharmacy repricing project, and the status of the medical RFP. There was discussion regarding COVID-19 utilization, costs, and vaccination efforts, as well as a review of program recommendations for the FY23 plan year. Financial updates through October 31, 2021, were presented, including medical and dental claims and reserve balances. The committee also discussed the proposed meeting schedule for 2022.