AGENDA

INTRODUCTION

(1) Call to Order     

(2) Public Comments

ACTION ITEMS

(3) Committee Report 26-04: Staffing Reimbursements for the first and second quarters of fiscal year 2025-26 – Recommendation that the JLMBC approve

(a) reimbursements from the Employee Benefits Trust Fund for Personnel Department salary costs of staff providing administrative support of the LAwell Program in the total amount of $1,366,554.65 inclusive of the first and second quarters of fiscal year 2025-26; and

(b) reimbursements from the Employee Benefits Trust Fund/Wellness sub-account for Personnel Department salary costs of staff providing administrative support of the LIVEwell Wellness Program in the total amount of $195,488.59 inclusive of the first and second quarters of fiscal year 2025-26.(Estimated 10 minutes)

(4) Committee Report 26-05: Cash In Lieu Survey Update – That the JLMBC:

a)  receive and note results of the Cash in Lieu survey; and

b) direct staff to include a potential modification to the Cash-in-Lieu program benefit for employees who cover other City employees as dependents in any LAwell Program medical plan for Plan Year 2027 (Estimated 10 minutes)

(5) Committee Report 26-06: Dependent Eligibility Verification (DEV) Audit Timeline & Communication Campaign Update  –That the JLMBC : 

a) receive and note the update on work with Secova, Inc. (Secova); and

b) approve the proposed timeline of a two-phased dependent audit approach; and

c)  approve the draft communication plan concept; and

d)  direct staff to report back with monthly updates on the audit progress.(Estimated 20 minutes)

(6) Committee Report 26-07: Procurement Updates for Plan Year 2027 –That the JLMBC:

a)  direct staff, with support from its consultants, to begin negotiations for Plan Year 2027 services and costs; and

b) direct staff to report back to the JLMBC with a recommendation on contract extensions for all contract terms ending December 31, 2026; and

c) approve the proposed Request for Proposal (RFP) for Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) services, subject to final approval by the City Attorney; and

d) approve the proposed “Pledge Form Regarding Conflict-of-Interest, Confidentiality and Proposer Communications” for use by JLMBC members (voluntary) and City staff (mandatory) involved in the EFAP services development and review process; and

e) receive and note the updates to upcoming RFPs; and

f) receive and note the update for self-funding implementation.(Estimated 20 minutes)

(7) Committee Report 26-08: Authority for the Civilian Benefits Program Plan Document –That the JLMBC recommend that the Personnel Department, pursuant to City of Los Angeles Executive Directive 3 (Villaraigosa series), prepare a transmittal, subject to approval by the Office of the City Attorney, to the Office of the Mayor and City Council requesting that Los Angeles Administrative Code Division 4, Chapter 7, Article 5, Sec. 4.303, be amended to provide that the JLMBC recommend, and the Personnel Department prepare, adopt, maintain, and update, a Plan Document to govern the administrative terms, conditions, and procedures applicable to the City’s civilian employee benefit programs.(Estimated 15 minutes)

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

(8)  Benefit Provider Presentation – Presentation from TELUS regarding an Open Enrollment debrief of enrollment activity and updates for upcoming enhancements. (Estimated 20 minutes)

(9) Legislative Update: California Senate Bill 729 (SB 729) – Informational report from Keenan regarding the status of implementing infertility treatment benefits with all LAwell medical providers pursuant to new California legislation effective January 1, 2026. (Estimated 15 minutes)

(10) Committee Report 26-09: Projects and Activities– Informational report of activities, projects, and staffing updates for the LAwell Program for the months of December 2025 through February 2026. (Estimated 10 minutes)

CONCLUDING ITEMS 

(11)       Request for Future Agenda Items

(12)       Next Regular Meeting Dates:

●        April 2, 2026 – Regular Meeting (In-Person with live broadcast/teleconference option for participation from the public)

●        May 7, 2026 – Regular Meeting (In-Person with live broadcast/teleconference option for participation from the public)

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