 Cape Cod Municipal Health Group |
Each participating Governmental Unit has signed a Joint Purchase Agreement, which is a legal document defining terms of participation and the operating by-laws of the CCMHG. The by-laws have been written to encourage long-term commitment to participation by governmental units in the CCMHG. A participating Governmental Unit may not apply for re-admission to the CCMHG for two years after withdrawing from the group. The CCMHG is governed through a Board made up of a representative of each participating Governmental Unit. Board members are appointed by the appropriate public authority in the towns, district or collaborative. The Board elects a Chairman and a Vice Chairman, appoints committees and meets regularly throughout the year, usually quarterly. A Steering Committee meets more frequently throughout the year, usually monthly, and is responsible for making recommendations to the Board. Participating Governmental Units pay premiums into the CCMHG trust fund. The trust fund pays claims and other expenses. The CCMHG has an appointed part-time professional Treasurer (C.P.A.). The Treasurer collects premiums, pays bills, maintains accounts, and monitors investments. The independent professional financial audit is performed annually. The CCMHG has engaged the professional services of a benefits management firm, Group Benefits Strategies, located in Auburn, Massachusetts, which assists in the operations of the organization and centralizes many functions including enrollments and billing for health plans. This firm also monitors claims from electronic claims data provided by the health plans and performs centralized COBRA administration. The anniversary date of the Group's health plans is July 1st of each year. |