HomeMy WebLinkAboutHealth Benefits Review Committee Health Benefits Review Committee
Members: 7 - 9
Appointed by: Board of Selectmen
Length of Term: Three months or when report is accepted, whichever is later
Appointments Made:
Meeting Times: Twice per month
Description: Thoroughly review and analyze current components of health insurance being
mindful of employee privacy rights. Compare Lexington's benefits with other communities and
private sector operations. Suggest possible changes to operation, which could reduce the cost
and/or rate of increases to the Town and subscribers. Consider all options including benefit plan
designing, pooling with other Towns and/or local businesses, self-insurance,etc. Report back to
a joint meeting of the BOS, School Committee and Appropriations findings and
recommendations for additional work to be done in three months.
Membership Criteria: Criteria for membership shall include Health Care Consultants with
experience in health insurance, one subscriber, and citizens with good analytical skills
Staff Support: municipal and school
Liaisons: Selectmen, School Committee, Appropriations, PAB
Ref.:
Suggested Membership:
Bob Beckwitt
Dick Dougherty
Tom Goodwin
Paul Lapointe
Nancy Meadows
Tom Rand
Linda Roemer
Deborah Strod
Maggie Olivia- subscriber
- Staff Support for School
Rose Ducharme—municipal staff support
Paul Hamburger—Appropriations Liaison
Richard Eurich—Appropriations Liaison
Bill Kennedy— Selectmen Liaison
Tom Griffiths - School Committee Liaison
Evelyn Silber-PAB