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Consider approving a contract with PVCS Primary Vision Care Services, Inc. to provide vision insurance coverage to eligible City of Lawton employees effective July 1, 2023 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract.
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INITIATOR: Craig Akard, Human Resources Director
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Craig Akard, Human Resources Director
BACKGROUND: The City of Lawton provides vision coverage to city of Lawton employees and their families. Due to the current contract expiring, our brokers, Higginbotham, was contacted to publish an RFP for coverages. Higginbotham received proposals for vision. Primary Vision Care Services, Inc. offers vision coverage at the following monthly rates; $10.75 for employee only, $19.75 for employee and one dependent (spouse or child), $28.00 per month for the employee, spouse and child/children. The contract listed as an exhibit has been approved by the City Attorney's office. Open enrollment is set to begin on May 15, 2023, with informational classes.
EXHIBIT: PVCS Contract 2023
KEY ISSUES: Does the City of Lawton wish to enter into a contract with PVCS Primary Vision Care Services, Inc. for vision insurance coverage.
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STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the contracts with Primary Vision Care Services, Inc. for vision insurance coverage for eligible City of Lawton employees effective July 1, 2023, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract.