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Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to sign Renewal and Amendment No. 1 to professional services agreement with Intercare Holdings Insurance Services, Inc. for the administration of the County's Workers' Compensation Program effective October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015, with a provision for an extension of up to an additional one (1) year extension, subject to the County Risk Manager's prior written approval, not to exceed 3% increase. (ADDED VIA ADDENDUM)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors: Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer to sign Renewal and Amendment No. 1 to professional services agreement with Intercare Holdings Insurance Services, Inc. for the administration of the County's Workers' Compensation Program effective October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015, with a provision for an extension of up to an additional one (1) year extension, subject to the County Risk Manager's prior written approval, not to exceed 3% increase.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Since 1973, the County has been self-insured for Workers' Compensation (WC) liabilities. The self-insured program is administered by the Risk Management Department and funding is provided through an Internal Service Fund (ISF). The County utilizes a Third-Party Claims Administrator to assist with its WC claims management, data and reporting and management information system, claims processing, program administration, nurse case management, utilization and bill review, and return to work program.
Since 1998, the County contracted with Helmsman Management Services, a division of Liberty Mutual Insurance Company for the administration of workers' compensation claims. Helmsman Management oversaw and coordinated all aspects of the County's Workers' Compensation Program. In doing so, they worked closely with Risk Management and the County's workers' compensation coordinators.
In March 2011, the County issued a Request fo...
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