NUMB:
000464
VERS:
ORIGINAL
REF:
XXBY:
THE CHAIR
TITL:
Resolution to Authorize contract with WPS to allow use of a ProVantage Drug Card for city employees and retirees. (DER)
ANLS:
This resolution authorizes the Department of Employee Relations to
prepare and execute a contract with WPS and ProVantage that provides City employees and retirees the use of a drug card for a one-year period beginning January 1, 2001 and ending December 31, 2001. The drug card is more convenient and results in a cost avoidance for members and the City.
BODY:
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee contracts with WPS as a third party administrator for the City's Basic Plan; and
Whereas, WPS works with ProVantage to provide the use of a drug card that is more convenient for employees and helps employees and the City avoid continuing increasing costs of medications; and
Whereas, WPS has responded favorably to a request for information from Employee Benefits about the use of a drug card effective January 1, 2001 for a one year period; now therefore, be it
Resolved, By the City of Milwaukee and the Common Council, the Director of Employee Benefits with approval of the City Attorney is authorized to prepare and complete a contract for a one-year drug card program with WPS and ProVantage.
DFTR:
DER
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6/30/00