How DEHIC Works:

• DEHIC is a central coordinating agency for the purchase of group health insurance
• DEHIC's plan options cover active employees, their families and retirees
• The DEHIC Trustees meet monthly to perform their oversight activities of the DEHIC Consortium
• Technical and consultant support to DEHIC has been provided by Rose and Kiernan [formerly Albany Health Associates] since 1988
• DEHIC has a number of active committees working on current health insurance-related issues [e.g. Finance, By-Laws, Plan Options and Requests for Proposals]
• Treasurer functions to DEHIC are provided by the Dutchess County BOCES Treasurer
• DEHIC's programs are experience rated [minimal premium]. That is, benefit utilization levels directly impact the premiums
• DEHIC premiums are set annually with a fiscal year running from July 01 through
  June 30

Future Concerns for DEHIC:

• Rising health insurance costs:
  • Prescription drugs, new medical procedures, aging population, labor costs...

Recent Issues Addressed:

• Request for Information released 2006/2007 for alternative funding options
• Article 47 - Self-Funding Options
• Next generation health care products
• Empire BCBS Claims Audit Initiative 2007 - Segal Company