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Consider renewing an agreement with Aetna for Employee Assistance Program Services to eligible City of Lawton employees effective July 1, 2024 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the renewal.
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INITIATOR: Craig Akard, Human Resources Director
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Craig Akard, Human Resources Director
BACKGROUND: The City of Lawton provides Employee Assistance Program Services to city of Lawton employees and their qualifying family members. The City entered into an agreement with Aetna for Fiscal Year 2024, with subsequent renewals subject to appropriations by the Council, through June 30, 2026. Aetna offers counseling services from broad network of EAP Network Providers and EAP Staff Clinicians. Aetna offers several management services and trainings. Members have access to an EAP call center 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The City pays for the coverage out of the Health and Wellness fund. The current contract signed in 2023, along with the locked-in rates, is valid until June 30, 2026 unless the City does not wish to renew the contract each year.
EXHIBIT: Original Aetna Assistance Program Services Agreement and Original Aetna Resources for Living EAP Proposal, signed and approved.
KEY ISSUES: Does the City of Lawton wish to renew the agreement with Aetna for Employee Assistance Program Services.
FUNDING SOURCE: Health Fund Wellness Incentive Account
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the renewal with Aetna for Employee Assistance Program Services for eligible City of Lawton employees and qualifying family members effective July 1, 2024, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement.