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Approve two (2) additional Cigna programs; Pathwell Specialty and Pathwell Bone and Joint. These programs will provide a cost saving for the employees and the County claims. Countywide (Christina Brandolini, Human Resources Director)
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Human Resources - Employee Benefits
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Authorized By:
Christina Brandolini, Human Resources Director
Contact/Phone Number:
Christina Brandolini/407-665-7940
Background:
Cigna is offering two (2) additional health/medical programs through Pathwell that provide enhanced benefits and services for both employees and the County. (EXHIBIT A)
Pathwell Specialty program which includes, but is not limited to, dedicated support from licensed behavioral clinicians, access to home infusion services, chronic condition management, and nutritional support. There is no cost for adding or using Pathwell Specialty. (EXHIBIT B)
Pathwell Bone and Joint is a condition-specific care program that helps employees with spine, hip, knee, and/or shoulder pain get on the right treatment path, avoid unnecessary surgeries, and reduce claims cost/employer spend. The cost for Pathwell Bone and Joint is $500 per engaged employee per year, charged to the County claims expenditure. There is a guaranteed 5-25% savings on the market average per surgical episode, making this a net positive to the County claims. (EXHIBIT C)
Upon of approval of these two (2) programs, they will be included in the 2025 Cigna contract.
Requested Action:
Staff requests Board approval of two (2) additional Cigna programs that offer enhanced health/medical services through Pathwell (Specialty and Bone and Joint). Upon approval, these will be included in the 2025 Cigna contract.