Long Term Care Subcommittee makes recommendation on selection of carrier for new program. Employees begin receiving 1999 handbooks and ID cards from carriers. Board reviews employee surveys and suggestions. These results will be used in plan design decisions. February 1999 Board reviews and votes on Plan Design Structural Recommendations for 2000.
Board reviews and votes on Long Term Care Provider.
March 1999 Board finalizes benefit design. The Board has stated that choices will be offered between PPO, HMO and Point of Service plans. Board completes formal 2000 renewal and proposal documents for distribution to carriers. April 1999 PEBB staff conducts employee meetings to review draft plans for 2000. Long Term Care education and enrollment process begins.