Resolution 2025-33545RESOLUTION NO.2025-33545
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
CONDUCT A SATISFACTION SURVEY OF CITY-COVERED HEALTHCARE
INSURANCE PARTICIPANTS TO INCLUDE SPECIFIC INQUIRIES TO
ESTABLISH COVERAGES NEEDED AND DESIRED BY PARTICIPANTS THAT
MAY NOT CURRENTLY BE COVERED BY ANY CITY HEAL TH INSURANCE
PLAN SO THAT THE CITY ADMINISTRATION MAY BE ADEQUATELY
INFORMED OF PARTICIPANT NEEDS AS THEY NEGOTIATE FUTURE
HEAL TH INSURANCE PLANS FOR CITY PARTICIPANTS.
WHEREAS,the City of Miami Beach provides health insurance plans to thousands of
employees,retirees,and their families ("City Participants");and
WHEREAS,the City is currently conducting research and negotiations regarding health
insurance options for City Participants;and
WHEREAS,the City has become aware of a need for infertility treatment coverage that is
not currently provided by the City,so that coverage is one subject of current research and
negotiation;however,other uncovered needs that are important to City Participants may also
exist;and
WHEREAS,the Mayor and City Commission desire and direct the City Administration to
conduct a satisfaction survey of City-covered healthcare insurance participants to include specific
inquiries to establish coverages needed by participants that may not currently be covered by any
City health insurance plan so that the City Administration may be adequately informed of
participant needs as they negotiate future health insurance plans for City Participants.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,the Mayor and City Commission direct the City Administration to
conduct a satisfaction survey of City-covered healthcare insurance participants to include specific
inquiries to establish coverages needed by participants that may not currently be covered by any
City health insurance plan so that the City Administration may be adequately informed of
participant needs as they negotiate future health insurance plans for City Participants.
PASSED and ADOPTED this S,
ATTEST:
HAR 0 3 2025
Rafael E.Granado,City Clerk
(Sponsored by Commissioner Alex Fernandez)
APPROVED AS TO
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:City Attorney Ricardo J.Dopico
DATE:February 26,2025
TITLE:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
CONDUCT A SATISFACTION SURVEY OF CITY-COVERED HEALTHCARE
INSURA NCE PARTICIPANTS TO INCLUDE SPECIFIC INQUIRIES TO ESTABLISH
COVERA GES NEEDED AND DESIRED BY PARTICIPANTS THAT MAY NOT
CURRENTLY BE COVERED BY ANY CITY HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN SO THAT
THE CITY ADMINISTRATION MAY BE ADEQUATELY INFORMED OF
PARTICIPANT NEEDS AS THEY NEGOTIATE FUTURE HEALTH INSURA NCE
PLANS FOR CITY PARTICIPANTS.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor,Commissioner Alex
Fernandez.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable,the Business Impact Estimate (BIE)was published on:
See BIE at:https://www .miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know"item,
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
No
Is this item related to a G.O.Bond
Project?
No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which,as defined in Code Sec.2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying?No
If so,specify the name of lobbyist(s)and principal(s):
Department
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Direct Survey of Health Insurance Participants.(Fernandez)CA
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