Gene Rhodes opened the meeting with an overview of why the team was formed and the expectations of the team members. We would count on the team members to share thoughts and ideas and then take back to their area to get more specific feedback.

1. Dispel preconceived notions that all decisions have already been made.

2. The cost increase represents all of Airborne, not just ABX

3. Committee members will need to become familiar with common benefit terms

Steve Sager then gave examples of news media information in handouts (including news articles) addressing the problem of ever increasing health care costs and some possible solutions.

Jeff Walling then proceeded with the Project Overview:

ILN vs. Seattle role

Power point presentation:

Mercer (benefits consultant)

Nationwide statistics

Identify players, Met, UHC, Cole Vision

Need to be knowledgeable, not experts

A preliminary copy of the employee survey was handed out for comments, suggestions and plans for results.

Question and Answer:

Q. Can we list cost savings or effects

A. We really cant without knowing the plan design

Q. What are Orthodontia costs?

A. We do not have that information readily available.

Q. Are there other providers that want our business?

A. Yes, however we have employees in 49 states and we must be able to provide health care to all of them. UHC has the broadest network of providers in the USA.

Additional suggestions:

Don’t Mail the surveys, hand out to employees

Add cover letter with the survey to take home to family

We then asked for those interested to sign up for small groups to specifically study:

Time Off

Healthcare

Prepare Articles for News Letter

Anyone interested in serving on either of the above would need to contact Donna Hasten.

We will meet every two weeks or as needed.

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