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CITY OF OLATHE FSA, COBRA & RETIREE BILLING ADMINISTRATION WE TRY to keep things simple Our team of Benefit Professionals will work diligen simplify the administrative process! Andy Moore PO Box 6044, Columbia, MO 65205 Phone: 573.777.5619 Email: [email protected] Looking for simplified administrative services?

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CITY OF OLATHEFSA, COBRA &

RETIREE BILLINGADMINISTRATION

WE TRYto keep things simple

Our team of Benefit Professionals will work diligently to simplify the administrative process!

Andy MoorePO Box 6044, Columbia, MO 65205

Phone: 573.777.5619Email: [email protected]

Looking for simplified administrative

services?

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Meeting Agenda

If you have a follow up question, please ask…at any point…

Andy MoorePO Box 6044, Columbia, MO 65205

Phone: 573.777.5619Email: [email protected]

Company overview

Q & A Period

Online Demonstrations

Cobra/Direct Billing Services

FSA Administrative Services

Implementation

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About us

Our process is intended to simplify client/participant experience

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Simplify our benefit programs so thatthe participant experience is enhanced and value to the end-user is maximized.

OUR MISSION

Continually seek out new opportunitiesthat allow us to grow our business. While growing, the service levels to our existingcustomers cannot be affected.

OUR TECHNOLOGY

We use a proprietary platform to manageour spending account programs, and outsource our COBRA software to a leading vendor.

OUR TEAM

Our management team averages almost15 years of experience working with employee benefit programs. We bring a wealth of knowledge to the table thatultimately benefits our clients.

Andy MoorePO Box 6044, Columbia, MO 65205

Phone: 573.777.5619Email: [email protected]

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Key Distinguishing Characteristics

We like to think that we are different…in good ways.

More than 375 clients and130,000 spending account

participants

Live CSRsAll activity can be managed

online via secure web portals

Go Green

Claims are processed withinone business day of receipt

Fast ProcessingDedicated account team

To ease the administrativeburden on the client

Account Team

Andy MoorePO Box 6044, Columbia, MO 65205

Phone: 573.777.5619Email: [email protected]

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Why we are the best ?

Benefit administration doesn’t have to be complicated

Quality policy focused on the user

Integrated solutions with existing systems

Pioneers in spending account management

Experienced staff who support our clients

Forward thinking management

Andy MoorePO Box 6044, Columbia, MO 65205

Phone: 573.777.5619Email: [email protected]

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Current clients include

Experienced administrators

More than 130,000 spending account participants

13 state governments – including the states of Kansas,Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska

City of Overland Park, City of Merriam, City of TopekaCity of Wichita, etc.

Andy MoorePO Box 6044, Columbia, MO 65205

Phone: 573.777.5619Email: [email protected]

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Account Executive – Anita Will lead implementation process forFSA & COBRA. Will meet with City staffto discuss big picture issues

FSA Account ManagerWill post contributions and handle escalated customer service issues

COBRA Account ManagerWill handle customer service concerns andwill post data files

Account Team

Service comes first

Andy MoorePO Box 6044, Columbia, MO 65205

Phone: 573.777.5619Email: [email protected]

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Implementation Process

We plan so we don’t fail

Transition Philosophy:Failing to plan is akin to planning to fail. Our team will help walk the City through thetransition process, and all tasks will be prepared well in advance

STEP1Onsite meeting with allstakeholders

STEP2Lay out administrativetasks and timeline

STEP3Prepare all systems fortransition

Andy MoorePO Box 6044, Columbia, MO 65205

Phone: 573.777.5619Email: [email protected]

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CommunicationComprehensive communication materials aimed at increasing understanding

Data TransferWe will format our systems to meet thecapabilities of the City

Compliance ReviewOn-staff general counsel will reviewall plan guidelines for compliance

Setting Expectations

We customize our solution to meet your needs

Andy MoorePO Box 6044, Columbia, MO 65205

Phone: 573.777.5619Email: [email protected]

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CommunicationComprehensive communication materials aimed at increasing understanding

Data TransferWe will format our systems to meet thecapabilities of the City

Compliance ReviewOn-staff general counsel will reviewall plan guidelines for compliance

Implementation Process

We customize our solution to meet your needs

Andy MoorePO Box 6044, Columbia, MO 65205

Phone: 573.777.5619Email: [email protected]

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Next Day Claims processingOn average all claims will be processedwithin one business day of receipt

Optional Benny CardIRS-compliant debit card is optionalto both the City & participants

Secure data transferAll reports and contributions can betransferred via ASIFlex’s secure portal

FSA Administration

FSA Administration

Andy MoorePO Box 6044, Columbia, MO 65205

Phone: 573.777.5619Email: [email protected]

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FSA Participant Communication

If we don’t communicate, how will they know?

HandoutsFor benefit fairs and new Hire packets

WorksheetsWill help employeesunderstand eligibleexpenses

Welcome PacketCommunicate elections, providerequired forms and other info

Andy MoorePO Box 6044, Columbia, MO 65205

Phone: 573.777.5619Email: [email protected]

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WebinarsCan be conducted live and/or recorded

Videos/Slide ShowsOnline tools to teach the benefit of theFSA program

Onsite meetingsAdditional costs may apply

Additional Communication

FSA Administration

Andy MoorePO Box 6044, Columbia, MO 65205

Phone: 573.777.5619Email: [email protected]

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City keeps FSA DeductionsCity manages all dollars until ASIFlex pays claims

ASIFlex notifies CityActivity summary emailed each day thatclaims are paid

ACH transferASIFlex will initiate ACH against City accountone business day after email notice

FSA Funding

FSA Administration

Andy MoorePO Box 6044, Columbia, MO 65205

Phone: 573.777.5619Email: [email protected]

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Online Employer portalEvent reporting, management reports,access to all correspondence

Online Employee portalEmployees will have access to all pertinent information

Live customer supportNo automated systems to navigate. Callers have access to support to assist with questions

COBRA Administration

COBRA Administration

Andy MoorePO Box 6044, Columbia, MO 65205

Phone: 573.777.5619Email: [email protected]

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Admin fees billed in arrearsE.g. invoice for January, 2013 will be sent in February, 2013

Fees can be paid electronicallyGreen option eliminates need to writecheck

Net 30Ask that remittance be made within 30days of bill date

Billing Process

We bill so we can keep the lights on

Andy MoorePO Box 6044, Columbia, MO 65205

Phone: 573.777.5619Email: [email protected]

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Carrier ConnectivityNo charge for either FSA or COBRA

FSAFeeds can be used to substantiate cardtransactions or to initiate automatic payments

COBRAPoint of clarification – premium remittance will be made to City, not carriers

Additional Items

Follow up Items

Andy MoorePO Box 6044, Columbia, MO 65205

Phone: 573.777.5619Email: [email protected]

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Provide written updatesUpdates include details on changes, howthe changes MAY impact the City’s plan

WebinarsOpportunity for all ASIFlex clients to conveneand discuss changes and implications

Client MeetingsAs a part of the annual renewal process, any regulatory changes will be discussedin detail

Regulatory Updates

As the regulations change

Andy MoorePO Box 6044, Columbia, MO 65205

Phone: 573.777.5619Email: [email protected]

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Performance Guarantees

We put our money where our mouth is

PenaltiesASI will forfeit 2% of its admin fees for each quarter it misses any of the proposed PG’s. Thedetails of the PG’s will be developed during the contracting phase of the procurement process

Flexible Spending Account COBRA/Billing

Claims – 95% within 3 business days, 99% within 5 business days

QE Notification – 100% within 14 business days

Call Center – 95% within 30 seconds or lesss Call Center – 95% within 30 seconds or lesss

Website Availability – 98% Website Availability – 98%

Implementation - TBD Implementation - TBD

Andy MoorePO Box 6044, Columbia, MO 65205

Phone: 573.777.5619Email: [email protected]

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Administrative Fees

Proposed Fee Schedule

BAFOASIFlex is waiving its implementation fee for the City, and all fees are guaranteed for a periodof three (3) years.

Flexible Spending Account COBRA/Billing

Implementation Fee – Waived Implementation Fee – Waived

$3.50 PPPM $20 per QE

$1 for optional debit card 2% surcharge retained

Onsite meetings $250/day plus travel $8 per takeover

Andy MoorePO Box 6044, Columbia, MO 65205

Phone: 573.777.5619Email: [email protected]

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FSA Website and Useful tools

FSA Account Information

FSA Claim Submission

FSA Enrollment

COBRA Portal

Online Demonstrations

This is a fresh and clean presentation. You know you want it! (11 of 13)

In addition to these tools, we are in the midst of developing a mobile app to simplify themanagement of the spending accounts. The app should be live in early 2013!

Andy MoorePO Box 6044, Columbia, MO 65205

Phone: 573.777.5619Email: [email protected]

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HAVE QUESTIONS?

For Questions or Comments please call Andy at

1 (573) 777-5619

There is nosuch thing as abad question!

Andy MoorePO Box 6044, Columbia, MO 65205

Phone: 573.777.5619Email: [email protected]