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25 <br /> 2017. In fact, the County will improve the dental plan design by removing diagnostic and <br /> preventative services from the annual maximum of $1,200 of covered services to promote <br /> preventative oral health care. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Price for the <br /> Board to: <br /> 1. Approve the recommendation of contracting with UnitedHealth Care as the County's <br /> Third Party Administrator for the County's health insurance programs; <br /> 2. Grant authority to the Manager to renew the Third Party Administrator contract with <br /> UnitedHealth Care; <br /> 3. Grant authority to the Manager to contract with a Stop Loss Insurance Carrier as <br /> appropriate; <br /> 4. Maintain current premium equivalent rates for FY2016-2017 health coverage <br /> renewal; <br /> 5. Approve the recommended changes to the Dental program of removing diagnostic <br /> and preventative services from the annual maximum; and <br /> 6. Approve aligning all dental services to a fiscal year verses a calendar year. <br /> VOTE: Ayes, 6; Nays, 1 (Commissioner Rich) <br /> Commissioner Rich commended staff's efforts but said she voted no because United <br /> Healthcare is part of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) and she believes <br /> ALEC writes laws that are detrimental to the state of North Carolina. <br /> 8. Reports <br /> NONE <br /> 9. County Manager's Report <br /> Bonnie Hammersley reviewed the items below: <br /> Projected April 7, 2016 Budget Work Session Items <br /> BOCC Goals and Priorities Follow-up <br /> Discussion on 2016-2021 Manager's Recommended Capital Investment Plan <br /> Projected April 12, 2016 Regular Work Session Items <br /> School Facilities Needs Discussion with School Systems <br /> Bonnie Hammersley noted there is also an Information Item on the Southern Branch <br /> Library in the Commissioners' packets. <br /> 10. County Attorney's Report <br /> NONE <br /> 11. Appointments <br /> a. Arts Commission —Appointment <br /> The Board considered making an appointment to the Arts Commission. <br />