Agenda - 6-b - Resolution Authorizing the Participation in the North Carolina Health Insurance Pool (NCHIP)

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K • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF - SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: 1) Approve Orange County to join the North Carolina Health Insurance Pool (NCHIP) effective July 1, 2018, allowing long -term stability and predictability in future health insurance budgets, greater buying power, continued ownership in plan design and the opportunity to capture savings through dividends. This will allow Orange County to demonstrate how, by working together, governments across North Carolina may collaborate to create a stable, predictable, and sustainable health program; 2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution for Participation in the North Carolina Health Insurance Pool (Attachment 1); and 3) Authorize the County Manager to sign the applicable bylaws /contract and subsequent vendor contracts when applicable following the County Attorney's review.