FRIC AGENDA
May 3, 2024
Zoom Meeting
1130 AM

1. Introductions– Urmie and Laverty
2. Approval of April meeting minutes – Urmie and Laverty
3. Review/Discussion of Recommended OPM change for Rx – Olson/Troester
4. Update on Wght Mgt. Rx pilot program for GLP-1 coverage – Troester
5. PBM RFQL Update – Troester
6. Voluntary Benefits Update – Olson
7. Access Metrics - Troester

Next Regular FRIC Meeting – Fall 2024

September 6th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Via Zoom

Special Meeting for CY2025 Premium Rate Setting Discussion:  August 9, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (via Zoom)

FRIC AGENDA
April 5, 2024
Zoom Meeting
1130 AM

1. Introductions– Urmie and Laverty
2. Approval of March meeting minutes – Urmie and Laverty
3. Annual Update/Presentation on Specialty Rx – UI HC Pharmaceutical Care
4. Final Update on Mercy IC Transition – Troester
5. Review/Discussion of Recommended OPM change for Rx – Olson/Troester
6. Update on Wght Mgt. Rx pilot program for GLP-1 coverage – Troester
7. PBM RFQL Update – Troester
8. Voluntary Benefits Update – Olson
9. Access Metrics - Troester

Next FRIC Meeting

May 3rd from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Via Zoom

Special Meeting for CY2025 Premium Rate Setting Discussion:  August 9, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (via Zoom)

FRIC
TENTATIVE AGENDA
May 5, 2023
Zoom Meeting
1130 AM

1. Introductions– Urmie and Schueller
2. Approval of April meeting minutes – Urmie and Schueller
3. Recognition of Members
4. Retirement Fund Line-up Update – Troester
5. Pharmacy Benefit Manager Update – Troester
6. Review of Plan Design – Mental Health Coverage UI Select
7. Weight Management Rx Discussion
   1. Two Questions for Discussion
      1. Should UI Self-funded plans cover Rx for Weight Loss only?
      2. If covered, what is the plan design specifics regarding coverage?
   2. Review of Additional Information
8. Quarterly Metrics - Olson
9. Access Report – Troester

Next Meeting

August 1^st from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. via Zoom

CY2024 Health and Dental Premium Discussion

September 1^st from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. via Zoom

AY23-24 Presentations

1. Medically Necessary Hair Removal (TBD)
2. UIHC North Liberty Facility

FRIC

TENTATIVE AGENDA
April 7, 2023

Zoom Meeting

1130 AM

1. Introductions– Urmie and Schueller
2. Approval of March meeting minutes – Urmie and Schueller
3. Specialty Rx Presentation – Mike Brownlee, Lisa Mascardo, Alex Mersch, UIHC Pharmaceutical Care
4. Weight Management Medication – Young Fried, VP of Pharmacy Services @ WellMark
5. Weight Management Medication – Troester/Olson
   1. Peer Benchmark
   2. Committee Discussion and Information request for May Meeting
6. UI Choice and UI Select Mental Health Plan Coverage – Olson/Troester
   1. Additional WellMark data
   2. Discussion
7. COVID 19 Required Health Plan Coverages – Olson
8. Premium Rate Setting Process for CY2024 - Troester
9. Quarterly Metrics - Olson
10. Access Report – Troester

New Business (AY 2022 - 2023)

1. Medically Necessary Laser Hair Removal (UIHC) – May 2023

Next Meeting

May 5, 2023

Zoom Meeting

FRIC

TENTATIVE AGENDA
March 3, 2023

Zoom Meeting

1130 AM

1. Introductions– Urmie and Schueller
2. Approval of February meeting minutes – Urmie and Schueller
3. Medically Necessary Weight Management – Presentation by Drs. Ayotunde Dokun, Leon Jons, Katie Robinson
   1. QA and Discussion
4. UI Choice and UI Select – Olson/Troester
   1. Mental Health plan coverage
      1. Presentation – Katz
      2. WellMark Information - Olson
5. Pharmacy Benefit Manager Update – Troester
6. Quarterly Metrics - Olson
7. Access Report – Troester

New Business (AY 2022 - 2023)

1. Specialty Drug Presentation (UIHC Pharmaceutical Care) – April 2023
2. Weight Management Medication (Young Fried; VP of Pharmacy Services @ WellMark) – April 2023
3. Medically Necessary Laser Hair Removal (UIHC) – May 2023

Next Meeting

April 7, 2023

Zoom Meeting

FRIC

TENTATIVE AGENDA
February 3, 2023

Zoom Meeting

1130 AM

1. Introductions– Urmie and Schueller
2. Welcome New Faculty Member: Mary Charlton
3. Approval of December meeting minutes – Urmie and Schueller
4. Open Enrollment:  Outcome for CY2023 - Olson
5. Pharmacy Benefit Manager - Troester
6. Review of Plan Design
   1. Dental Plan
   2. UI Choice and UI Select
      1. Mental Health Coverage
7. Access Report – Troester
8. New Business (AY 2022 - 2023)
   1. Medically Necessary Weight Management (UIHC) - March 2023
   2. Specialty Drug Presentation (UIHC Pharmaceutical Care) – April 2023
   3. Medically Necessary Laser Hair Removal (UIHC) – May 2023

Next Meeting

March 3, 2023

Zoom Meeting

FRIC

TENTATIVE AGENDA
December 2, 2022

Zoom Meeting

1130 AM

1. Introductions– Urmie and Schueller
2. Approval of November meeting minutes – Urmie and Schueller
3. Recognition of Nicole Nisly
4. Continuum of Care/Acute Care Clinics Presentation – UIHC
5. Overview of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Presentation– Bronwyn Threlkeld-Wiegand, Director
6. Open Enrollment:  Initial Results - Olson
7. Pharmacy Benefit Manager - Troester
8. Flexible Spending Account Program Vendor – Olson
   1. ​​​​​​​Communication Examples
   2. Secure Act 2.0
9. Access Report – Troester
10. New Business (AY 2022 - 2023)
    1. Mental Health
       1. Well-being and Mental Health Collaborative - TBD
    2. Medically Necessary Weight Management - March 2023
    3. Specialty Drug Presentation – April 2023
    4. Medically Necessary Laser Hair Removal – May 2023

​​​​​​​Next Meeting

February 3, 2023

Zoom Meeting

FRIC

TENTATIVE AGENDA
November 4, 2022

Zoom Meeting

1130 AM

1. Introductions– Urmie and Schueller
2. Approval of October meeting minutes – Urmie and Schueller
3.  Open Enrollment Update - Olson
4. Pharmacy Benefit Manager - Troester
5. Flexible Spending Account Program Vendor – Olson
   1. Communication
   2. QA
6. FSA Limits for 2023
7. Access Report – Troester
8. Quarterly Metrics - Olson

New Business (AY 2022 - 2023)

1. Continuum of Care Presentation – December 2022
2. Mental Health
   1. EAP Presentation – December 2022
   2. Well-being and Mental Health Collaborative - TBD
3. Medically Necessary Weight Management - March 2023
4. Specialty Drug Presentation – April 2023
5. Medically Necessary Laser Hair Removal – May 2023

Next Meeting

December 2, 2022

Zoom Meeting

FRIC

TENTATIVE AGENDA
October 7, 2022

Zoom Meeting

1130 AM

1. Introductions– Urmie and Schueller
2. Approval of September meeting minutes – Urmie and Schueller
3. Digital E&M Pilot – Troester
4. Retirement Plan Fund Line-up – Troester
5. Pharmacy Benefit Manager - Troester
6. Flexible Spending Account Program Vendor Overview – Olson
7. Adoption Assistance Pilot Program Overview – Olson
8. Open Enrollment Communication Plans - Olson
9. Access Report - Troester

New Business (AY 2022 - 2023)

1. Continuum of Care Presentation – December 2022
2. Specialty Drug Presentation – April 2023
3. Mental Health Coverage

Next Meeting

November 4, 2022

Zoom Meeting

FRIC

TENTATIVE AGENDA
September 2 and 9, 2022

Zoom Meeting

1130 AM

1. ---

   Introductions– Urmie and Schueller

2. Approval of May meeting minutes – Urmie and Schueller
3. Rate Setting for CY2023
   1. Dental
   2. UI Choice and UI Select
4. Retiree Association Update – Troester
5. COVID Updates – Troester/Olson
6. Other Updates
   1. Adoption Assistance Program
   2. Flex Spending – Vendor
   3. Campus Influenza Vaccinations
   4. Access Report
   5. Other Voluntary Benefits
7. New Business (AY 2022 - 2023)
   1. Rx Discussions - ongoing
   2. Continuum of Care Presentation – December 2022
   3. Specialty Drug Presentation – April 2023
   4. Mental Health Coverage

Next Meeting

October 7, 2022

Zoom Meeting

FRIC
TENTATIVE AGENDA
May 6, 2022
Zoom Meeting
1130 AM

1. Introductions–Schueller and Urmie
2. Approval of April meeting minutes –Schueller and Urmie
3. Plan Design Review: Co-Pay/Co-Insurance/OPM (60 minutes)
   1. Review Updated OPM data (Med/Rx/Combined)
      1. Peer benchmarks
   2. Impact on a Member
   3. Phased Approach to Any Changes (CY2023, CY2024)
4. Aon/PBM Initial Review – Troester/Olson (15 minutes)
5. FSA Vendor (Update)
6. Proposed Pilot Program Opportunity
7. New Business (AY 2022 - 2023)
   1. UIHC – North Liberty Facility - TBD
   2. Mental Health Coverage – TBD

Next Meeting
September 2 and September 9 (if needed)
TBD regarding in-person vs Zoom

FRIC
TENTATIVE AGENDA
April 1, 2022
Zoom Meeting
1130 AM

1. Introductions–Schueller and Urmie

2. Approval of March meeting minutes –Schueller and Urmie

3. Annual Specialty Rx Update – UI Health Care Pharmaceutical Services

4. Updates

   1. Aon/PBM Exploration - Troester

   2. FSA Vendor – Olson

5.  Plan Design Review: Co-Pay/Co-Insurance/OPM -All

6. New Business (AY 2021 - 2022)

   1. UIHC – North Liberty Facility - TBD

   2. Mental Health Coverage - TBD

Next Meeting
May 6, 2022
Zoom Meeting

FRIC

TENTATIVE AGENDA
March 4, 2022

Zoom Meeting

1130 AM

1. Introductions–Schueller and Urmie

2. Approval of February meeting minutes –Schueller and Urmie
3. Updates
   1. Aon/PBM Exploration - Troester
   2. FSA Vendor – Olson
   3. Access Reports – Troester
   4. Quarterly Metrics - Olson
4. Plan Design Review: Co-Pay/Co-Insurance/OPM -All
5. New Business (AY 2021 - 2022)
   1. Annual Specialty Rx Update – April 1, 2022
   2. UIHC – North Liberty Facility - TBD
   3. Mental Health Coverage

Next Meeting

April 1, 2022

Zoom Meeting

FRIC

TENTATIVE AGENDA
February 4, 2022

Zoom Meeting

1130 AM

1. Introductions–Schueller and Urmie
2. Approval of December meeting minutes –Schueller and Urmie
3. My Chart Presentation – UI Health Care
4. Updates
   1. COVID – Troester/Olson
   2. RFIC – fee leveling and fund line-up – Troester
   3. Student Loan Program - Olson
   4. Aon/PBM Exploration - Troester
   5. FSA Vendor - Olson
5. Open Enrollment Outcomes – Olson
6. Plan Design Review: Co-Pay/Co-Insurance/OPM -All
7. Other Updates – Troester/Olson
   1. Access Reports
8. New Business (AY 2021 - 2022)
   1. UIHC – North Liberty Facility - TBD
   2. Mental Health Coverage

Next Meeting

March 4, 2022

Zoom Meeting

FRIC

TENTATIVE AGENDA
December 3, 2021

Zoom Meeting

1130 AM

1. Introductions– Garfinkel and Schueller
2. Approval of November meeting minutes – Garfinkel and Schueller
3. Updates
   1. COVID – Troester
   2. Open Enrollment – Olson
   3. Student Loan Program - Olson
   4. ACO 2020 Results - Troester
4. Discussion on Pharmacy Benefits – Troester/Olson
5. Preview for Plan Design Review: Co-Pay/Co-Insurance/OPM - Olson
6. Other Updates – Troester/Olson
   1. Access Reports
   2. Metrics
7. New Business (AY 2021 - 2022)
   1. MyChart Presentation – February 2022
   2. UIHC – North Liberty Facility - TBD
   3. Mental Health Coverage

Next Meeting
February 4, 2022
Zoom Meeting

FRIC

TENTATIVE AGENDA
November 5, 2021

Zoom Meeting

1130 AM

1. ---

   Introductions– Garfinkel and Schueller
2. Approval of October meeting minutes – Garfinkel and Schueller
3. COVID Updates – Troester
4. Open Enrollment Update – Olson
5. Regulatory Update - Olson
   1. Transparency in Coverage Rule and Consolidated Appropriations Act
6. Farmland Update from 10/27 Meeting – Troester/Garfinkel/Schueller
7. Discussion on Pharmacy Benefits – Troester/Olson
8. Other Updates – Troester/Olson
   1. Access Reports
9. New Business (AY 2021 - 2022)
   1. My Chart Presentation – December meeting
   2. UIHC – North Liberty Facility  - TBD
   3. Mental Health Coverage

Next Meeting
December 3, 2021
Zoom Meeting

FRIC
TENTATIVE AGENDA
October 1, 2021
Zoom Meeting
1130 AM

1. Introductions– Garfinkel and Schueller
2. Approval of September meeting minutes – Garfinkel and Schueller
3. COVID Updates – Troester/Olson
4. Retirement Plan Fee Leveling Update – Garfinkel/Troester
5. Open Enrollment Update - Olson
6. Discussion on Pharmacy Benefits – Olson/Troester/Urmie
7. Other Updates – Troester/Olson
   1. Access Reports
   2. Board of Regent Review
8. New Business (AY 2021 - 2022)
   1. Mental Health Coverage
   2. My Chart Presentation – December meeting
   3. UIHC – North Liberty Facility

Next Meeting
November 5, 2021
Zoom Meeting

FRIC
TENTATIVE AGENDA
September 3 and 10, 2021
Zoom Meeting
1130 AM - 1 PM

1. Introductions– Garfinkel and Schueller

2. Approval of May meeting minutes – Garfinkel and Schueller

3. Quarterly Report – Olson

4. Rate Setting for CY2022

   1. Dental

   2. UI Choice and UI Select

5. Farmland Update – Troester

6. COVID Updates – Troester/Olson

7. WellMark Changes for CY2022

8. Other Updates – Troester/Olson

   1. Access Reports

   2. Board of Regent Review

9. Discussion on Pharmacy Benefits – Olson/Troester/Urmie

10. New Business (AY 2021 - 2022)

    1. Mental Health Coverage

    2. My Chart Presentation – December meeting

Next Meeting

October 1, 2021

Zoom Meeting

FRIC

TENTATIVE AGENDA
May 7 2021

Zoom Meeting

1130 AM

1. ---

   Introductions– Garfinkel and Schueller
2. Approval of April meeting minutes – Garfinkel and Schueller
3. Digital Evaluation and Management (E & M) Coverage – UI Health Care team
4. COVID Updates – Troester/Olson
5. Other Updates – Troester/Olson
   1. Quarterly Report
   2. Access Reports
   3. Board of Regent Review
6. Initial discussion on Pharmacy Benefits – Olson/Urmie
7. New Business (AY 2021 - 2022)
   1. Farmland Investments
   2. Mental Health Coverage

Next Meeting

September 3 and 10, 2021

Zoom Meeting

FRIC

TENTATIVE AGENDA
May 7 2021

Zoom Meeting

1130 AM

1. ---

   Introductions– Garfinkel and Schueller
2. Approval of April meeting minutes – Garfinkel and Schueller
3. Digital Evaluation and Management (E & M) Coverage – UI Health Care team
4. COVID Updates – Troester/Olson
5. Other Updates – Troester/Olson
   1. Quarterly Report
   2. Access Reports
   3. Board of Regent Review
6. Initial discussion on Pharmacy Benefits – Olson/Urmie
7. New Business (AY 2021 - 2022)
   1. Farmland Investments
   2. Mental Health Coverage

Next Meeting

September 3 and 10, 2021

Zoom Meeting

FRIC
TENTATIVE AGENDA
March 5, 2021
Zoom Meeting
1130 AM

1. Introductions– Garfinkel and Schueller
2. Approval of February meeting minutes – Garfinkel and Schueller
3. COVID Updates – Troester/Olson
4. Retirement Plans
   1. Update – New IRS guidelines regarding loan provisions
   2. Update – 4/1, 5/1, and 7/1 Fund line-up changes
   3. Update - Natural Disaster Distribution
   4. Farmland Investments
5. 2022 Plan Design Discussion – Olson/Troester
6. Updates – Troester/Olson
   1. Access Reports
   2. Quarterly Metrics
   3. Board of Regent Review
7. New Business
   1. April– Specialty Pharmacy Annual Presentation
   2. UIHC North Liberty Project – on hold

Next Meeting
April 2, 2021
Zoom Meeting

FRIC
TENTATIVE AGENDA
February 5, 2021
Zoom Meeting
1130 AM

1. Introductions– Garfinkel and Schueller
2. Approval of December meeting minutes – Garfinkel and Schueller
3. UIHC Population Health/ACO - Jennifer Vermeer, Doug Van Daehle, MD
4. Open Enrollment Fall 2020 Results - Olson
5. COVID Updates – Troester/Olson
6. Retirement Plan Updates
   1. Reminder - Pre-2009 distribution eliminated beginning 1/1/21
   2. Farmland Investments
   3. Fund Line-Up changes
   4. Fee leveling
7. 2022 Plan Design Discussion - Troester/Olson
8. Updates - Troester/Olson
   • Access Reports
     1. Follow-up from November meeting
        1. Prior Authorization
        2. Return visit capacity
     2. Quarterly Metrics
9. New Business
   • March - Board of Regent Review
   • April/May - Specialty Pharmacy Annual Presentation
   • Spring – UIHC North Liberty Project

Next Meeting
March 5, 2021
Zoom Meeting

FRIC
TENTATIVE AGENDA
December 4, 2020
Zoom Meeting
1130 AM

1. Introductions– Garfinkel and Schueller
2. Approval of November meeting minutes – Garfinkel and Schueller
3. Open Enrollment Fall 2020 Preliminary Results - Olson
4. Board of Regents Review - Troester
5. Affordable Care Act  - Olson
6. COVID Updates – Troester/Olson
7. Farmland Investments - Troester
8. Updates - Troester
   • Access Reports
     1. Follow-up from November meeting
        1. Prior Authorization
        2. Return visit capacity
9. New Business
   • February 5, 2021  - UIHC Population Health/ACO
   • Spring 2021 meeting – UI HC North Liberty project
   • Spring 2021 – Specialty Pharmacy Annual Presentation

Next Meeting
February 5, 2021
Zoom Meeting

FRIC
TENTATIVE AGENDA
November 6, 2020
Zoom Meeting
1130 AM

1. Introductions– Garfinkel and Schueller
2. Approval of October meeting minutes – Garfinkel and Schueller
3. UIHC COVID Response – Jennifer Vermeer, UI Health Care
4. Open Enrollment Fall 2020 Update - Olson
5. Benefit at Termination of Employment – Olson/Troester
6. Updates
   1. Quarterly Metrics
   2. Access Reports
7. New Business
   1. Spring 2021 meeting – UI HC North Liberty project
   2. Spring 2021  - UIHC Population Health/ACO
   3. Spring 2021 – Specialty Pharmacy Annual Presentation

Next Meeting
December 4, 2020
Zoom Meeting

FRIC
TENTATIVE AGENDA
October 2, 2020
Zoom Meeting
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

1. Introductions– Garfinkel and Schueller
2. Approval of September meeting minutes – Garfinkel and Schueller
3. COVID-19 Updates - Olson
4. Open Enrollment Fall 2020 - Olson
5. Retirement Plan/Fund line-up change - Troester
6. CY19 ACO Results
7. Updates
   • Access Reports
8. New Business
   1. Spring 2021 meeting - UI HC North Liberty project
   2. November 2020 - UIHC COVID Response

Next Meeting
Nov. 6, 2020, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Zoom Meeting

FRIC
TENTATIVE AGENDA
September 04 and September 11, 2020
Zoom Meeting
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

1. Introductions– Garfinkel and Schueller
   1. Welcome New Members
2. Approval of May meeting minutes – Garfinkel and Schueller
3. COVID-19 Updates - Olson
   1. Health Plans
   2. CARES Act - Retirement Plan Provisions
4. CY21 Premium Rate Discussion - Troester
   1. Dental Plan
   2. UIChoice and UISelect Plan
5. E-consults - UI Health Care
6. Updates - Troester/Olson
   1. Q2 2020 Metrics
   2. Access Reports
7. New Business
   1. Spring 2021 meeting - UI HC North Liberty project

Next Meeting
October 2, 2020, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Zoom Meeting