Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Rocio Kiryczun, Human Resources Director
Tracy Ford, Interim Risk Manager, Human Resources
Subject: Agreement with Athens Administrators, Inc. for Third Party Workers' Compensation Claims Administration Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution waiving the request for proposal process and authorizing an agreement with Athens Administrators, Inc. to provide Third Party Workers' Compensation Claims Administration Services for the County for a 3-year term from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $3,043,217.00 with two one-year options to extend the agreement, in an amount not to exceed $1,085,191.00 in year 4 and $1,122,630.00 in year 5.
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BACKGROUND:
Risk Management has partnered with Athens Administrators, Inc. for administration of workers' compensation claims. The current term with Athens expires June 30, 2022. Athens has delivered consistent levels of services which aligns with one of Risk Management's goals in the Fiscal Year 2020-2024 Strategic Plan; Goal 3: Ensure fair and equitable handling of all claims through administrative, legal, and medical services. Athens will continue to allow the County's workers' compensation managers to better focus on their regular duties as the efficiency of Athens' claims handling has been substantial to the County.
DISCUSSION:
Athens has consistently provided effective third-party workers' compensation claims administration services. These services include: creating claim files, determining compensation by investigation, providing payment of all benefits required under law, coordinating litigation, effective return to work, claims resolution/settlement and rehabilitation. Athens continues to oversee bill review, litigation review, medical case management review and required reporting. Athens timely communication with the employee's supervisor, employees and medical ...
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