HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06 - Health Advocate ServicesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH ALIGHT SOULTIONS
FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider renewal contract with Alight Solutions for
employee health advocate services.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in General Fund, Health Insurance Premium in the
estimated annual amount of $35,000.
BACKGROUND: The City of Grapevine provides a patient advocate and concierge service
to all benefit eligible employees. The service is provided thru Alight
Solutions, previously known as Compass. Alight provides a designated
Health Pro to the City's employees to assist them with finding providers,
comparing prices to find the most cost-effective options, coverage
reviews, scheduling appointments and resolving billing issues. Based on
the most recent utilization report from Alight Solutions City employees
have saved $818 per case on doctor recommendations and $245 per
case on procedure cost estimates.
This contract is for one year with no rate increases.
Staff recommends approval.
GJ