IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION awarding a twelve-month term and supply contract for the furnishing of employee group dental and vision insurance for use countywide to Ameritas Life Insurance Corporation of Lincoln, NE.
Intro
RESOLUTION NO. 22093, November 3, 2025
INTRODUCED BY Charlie Franklin, County Legislator
Body
WHEREAS, the award to CBIZ Benefits of Kansas City (Jackson County), MO, for the furnishing of broker and consulting services relating to County employee group health, life, and dental insurance for employee benefits was completed in 2025; and,
WHEREAS, CBIZ Benefits pursuant to this authorization has solicited new written proposals for employee group dental and vision insurance for County employees; and,
WHEREAS, after evaluation of the proposals received, CBIZ Benefits has recommended the award of employee group dental insurance and the award of employee group vision insurance to Ameritas Life Insurance Corporation of Lincoln, NE; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 1054.6 of the Jackson County Code, the Interim Director of Human Resources recommends the award of a twelve-month term and supply contract for the furnishing of employee group dental insurance to the provider recommended by CBIZ; and,
WHEREAS, the total monthly premium costs of the recommended dental plans for 2026 by plan type and rate option are as follows at a 14% increase:
Ameritas
Base Plan
Ameritas
Buy Up Plan
Individual
$25.00
$39.48
Eligible Employee + One
$46.28
$77.88
Family
$83.28
$129.92
and,
WHEREAS, the total monthly premium costs of the recommended vision plans for 2026 by plan type and rate options are as follows at a 0% increase:
Individual
$5.92
Eligible Employee + Spouse
$11.24
Eligible Employee + Children
$11.84
Family
$17.32
and,
WHEREAS, this award is made on an as needed basis and does not obligate the County to pay any specific amount, with the availability of funds subject to annual appropriation; now t...
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