It was determined that Crawford and Company's philosophy was most agreeable to the City's need and so staff has negotiated the terms and conditions of this contract. The contract is for a period of three years and provides that each claim received will be managed for the life of a continuing contract. The City will pay on a claim basis rather than an annual lump sum premium. This will allow the City to save money if we reduce claims. This dovetails well with our safety programs.
Staff recommends approval.
This is a request to accept a contract from Crawford and Company to act as the City's managed care provider under the State's Worker Compensation Program. Ill. Unfortunately, the City has sent Willis Corroon's Managed Care Program to the State twice for approval but, it has been rejected each time. This is just one of the problems that led the City to want to change Third Party Administrators. As such, the staff looked at the program Crawford and Company has in place and which has been previously approved by the State and found it to be acceptable. This contract is for one year and is at a per claim cost.