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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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 "generated": "2026-08-05",
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  {
   "date": "2025-12-04",
   "body": "Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board",
   "headline": "Board to review emergency contract amendments and Medicare exchange broker",
   "summary": "The OGB Policy and Planning Board and Estimating Conference are meeting to approve emergency contract amendments for 2026. The board will also consider a contract recommendation for an Individual Market Medicare Exchange Broker with Administrative Services for Health Reimbursement Arrangement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/468_JointECandPPBAgendaDecember42025FINAL12032025.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=468"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-11-19",
   "body": "Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board",
   "headline": "Board to review emergency contract amendments for health providers",
   "summary": "The Office of Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board and Estimating Conference will meet to discuss procurement matters. The body is reviewing emergency contract amendments for several health organizations and an RFP for a Medicare exchange broker.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/468_JointECandPPBAgendaNovember192025FINAL11172025.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=468"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-09-04",
   "body": "Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board",
   "headline": "Board to review 2026 emergency contracts and premium rate recommendations",
   "summary": "The OGB Policy and Planning Board and Estimating Conference will meet to discuss procurement matters and financial updates. The body will consider emergency contracts and amendments for 2026 and review premium rate change recommendations for self-funded plans for 2026-2030.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/468_JointECandPPBAgendaSeptember42025FINAL09032025.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=468"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-02-17",
   "body": "Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board",
   "headline": "OGB to discuss PBM RFP issuance",
   "summary": "The Office of Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board, combined with the Estimating Conference, will meet to discuss the issuance of a Request for Proposals for Pharmacy Benefits Manager services. The meeting will also include swearing in a new board member and approving prior meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/468_JointECandPPBAgendaFebruary172025FINAL.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/468_ApprovedMinutesFebruary172025JointMeetingECandPPB.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=468"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-01-08",
   "body": "Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board",
   "headline": "OGB board to vote on insurance contracts and Medicare Advantage emergency amendments",
   "summary": "The Office of Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board, combined with the Estimating Conference, will consider procurement matters including contracts for Prudential (group term life) and Access Health, amendments for CVS/Caremark, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Buck Global, plus emergency contract amendments for three Medicare Advantage plans. The board will also discuss requests for proposals for ASO, PBM, and other services.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/468_JointECandPPBAgendaJanuary82025FINAL.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/468_ApprovedMinutesofthe010825JointMeetingoftheOGBEstimatingConferenceandPolicyPlanningBoard.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=468"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-10-14",
   "body": "Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board",
   "headline": "Group Benefits board to discuss emergency pharmacy contract",
   "summary": "The OGB Policy and Planning Board, combined with the Estimating Conference, will meet to approve minutes from prior meetings and discuss procurement matters, specifically an emergency Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) contract. The agenda includes public comment and new business items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/468_Joint%20EC%20and%20PPB%20Agenda%20October%2014%202024%20FINAL.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/468_ApprovedMinutesoftheOct142024PolicyandPlanningBoardMeeting.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=468"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-08-15",
   "body": "Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board",
   "headline": "Board to discuss 2025 premium rates and contract amendments",
   "summary": "The Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board will meet to review 2025 premium rates and financial updates. The board will also consider contract amendments for several healthcare and benefit providers.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/468_PPBAgendaAugust152024FINAL08122024.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/468_ApprovedMinutesoftheAugust152024PolicyandPlanningBoardMeeting.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=468"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-05-09",
   "body": "Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board",
   "headline": "OGB Board to review contract amendments and emergency procurement",
   "summary": "The Office of Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board will meet to appoint new board members and review several procurement matters. The board is discussing contract amendments and emergency contracts for health and pharmacy services.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/468_PPBAgendaMay92024FINALv2.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/468_ApprovedMinutesMay92024PolicyandPlanningBoardMeeting.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=468"
  },
  {
   "date": "2023-10-25",
   "body": "Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board",
   "headline": "OGB Board reviews Medicare Advantage contracts and insurance amendments",
   "summary": "The OGB Policy and Planning Board and Estimating Conference will review procurement matters regarding Medicare Advantage emergency contracts and FSA/COBRA services. The meeting also includes updates on contract amendments for life insurance and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/468_Joint%20EC%20and%20PPB%20Agenda%20October%202023%20FINAL.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=468"
  },
  {
   "date": "2023-08-25",
   "body": "Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board",
   "headline": "OGB Board discusses 2024 premium rate increases and contract amendments",
   "summary": "The Board will review 2024 premium rate increases for self-funded plans across different classifications. Members will also receive updates on contract amendments for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana and Access Health Incorporated. The Board intends to move into executive session to discuss prospective and pending litigation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/468_PPB%20Agenda%20August%2025%20%202023%20FINALv3_08-24-23.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/468_ApprovedMinutesAugust252023PolicyandPlanningBoardMeeting.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=468"
  },
  {
   "date": "2023-08-15",
   "body": "Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board",
   "headline": "Board to discuss 2024 premium rate increases for self-funded health plans",
   "summary": "The Office of Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board and Estimating Conference will review health plan offerings and 2024 premium rate increases. The body will also receive updates on contract amendments and the acquisition of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana by Elevance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/468_Joint%20EC%20and%20PPB%20Agenda%20August%2015%202023%20FINALv2.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=468"
  },
  {
   "date": "2023-07-19",
   "body": "Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board",
   "headline": "OGB board to discuss 2024 premium rates, contract amendments, and litigation",
   "summary": "The board will hear a financial update, discuss 2024 premium rates, and consider contract amendments for Access Health, Extend Health, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. It will also review procurement updates for group term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and Medicare Advantage plans, and address a resolution of a contract dispute with MedImpact and a Louisiana Department of Insurance investigation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/468_JointECandPPBAgendaJuly192023FINAL.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/468_SIGNEDMinutes7-19-2023JointMeeting-1.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=468"
  },
  {
   "date": "2023-04-13",
   "body": "Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board",
   "headline": "OGB board to consider 2024 premium rates, pharmacy plan changes, and multiple contract actions",
   "summary": "The Office of Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board and Estimating Conference will meet jointly to discuss and potentially act on several items, including 2024 premium rates based on medical loss ratio and claims experience, anticipated plan changes for pharmacy benefits and employer contributions, and multiple procurement matters such as contract amendments for Access Health and CaremarkPCS Health. The board will also receive an update on the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s PBM performance audit and discuss impacts of externalities like the Inflation Reduction Act. The meeting includes a vote to move into executive session to discuss pending litigation and an investigation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/468_Joint%20EC%20and%20PPB%20Agenda%20April%2013%202023%20%20(4-11-2023).pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/468_ApprovedMinutesApril132023JointMeetingECandPPB.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=468"
  },
  {
   "date": "2022-09-08",
   "body": "Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board",
   "headline": "Discussion of 2023 premium rate increases and pharmacy benefits contract",
   "summary": "The Board will review 2023 premium rate increases for self-funded plans across various classifications. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Caremark Pharmacy Benefits Manager contract and several Medicare Advantage contract amendments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/468_JointECandPPBagendaSeptember82022FINAL.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/468_SignedRevisedMinutes09082022-1.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=468"
  },
  {
   "date": "2022-08-11",
   "body": "Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board",
   "headline": "Board to set 2023 premium rates and ER copay changes",
   "summary": "The OGB Policy and Planning Board will vote on 2023 premium rates for self-funded health plans, including separate rates for school board and other classifications, and changes to emergency room copayments for Magnolia Open Access and Local plans. The board will also appoint a member to a vacant elected position, swear in new members, and receive a financial update with projections through 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/468_OGBPPBAgendaAugust112022Final.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/468_ApprovedMinutesoftheAugust112022BoardMeeting.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=468"
  },
  {
   "date": "2022-05-12",
   "body": "Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board",
   "headline": "OGB Policy and Planning Board meets May 12, 2022",
   "summary": "The board will meet to approve minutes from the March 20 and April 6, 2022 meetings. The agenda also includes a contract amendment for Access Health, Inc.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/468_JointECPPBMeetingAgenda5122022FINAL.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/468_Approved%20Minutes%20-%20OGB%20Policy%20and%20Planning%20Board%20and%20Estimating%20Conference%20Combined%20Meeting%205.12",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=468"
  },
  {
   "date": "2022-04-06",
   "body": "Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board",
   "headline": "Board to review health plan finances and FSA/COBRA contracts",
   "summary": "The OGB Policy and Planning Board will receive a financial update covering 2022 health coverage membership, fiscal year status, self-funded plan monitoring, and projections through 2026. The board will also discuss current and emergency contracts for Flexible Spending Arrangements and COBRA administration services with Optum Financial, Inc., and consider a request to discuss pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) services.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/468_OGB%20PPB%20Agenda%20April%206%202022%20FINAL.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/468_OGB%20Minutes%20April%206%202022%20Meeting%20-%20Revised%20APPROVED.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=468"
  },
  {
   "date": "2022-03-30",
   "body": "Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board",
   "headline": "Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board meeting scheduled for March 30, 2022",
   "summary": "The board will review financial updates regarding the 2022 plan year health coverage membership and fiscal status. The agenda includes discussions on flexible spending arrangements, COBRA administration services, and potential PBM services.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/468_OGB%20PPB%20Agenda%20MARCH%2030%202022%20CANCELED.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=468"
  },
  {
   "date": "2022-02-24",
   "body": "Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board",
   "headline": "Board to discuss Flexible Spending Arrangements and COBRA administration contract",
   "summary": "The Office of Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board and Estimating Conference are meeting to conduct business. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from October 2021 and a discussion regarding administration services for COBRA and Flexible Spending Arrangements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/468_Feb242022BoardAgendaFINAL.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/468_APPROVED%20Minutes%20Feb%2022%202022%20Joint%20Meeting%20Policy%20and%20Planning%20Board.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=468"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-10-19",
   "body": "Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board",
   "headline": "Board to review DataPath and Express Scripts contracts",
   "summary": "The Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board is meeting to discuss and act on specific service contracts. The agenda includes reviews of administrative and pharmacy benefit management agreements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/468_OCT%2019%202021%20BoardAgenda_FINAL.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/468_OGB%20PPB%20Minutes%2010.19.2021%20APPRVD%202.24.2022.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=468"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-10-06",
   "body": "Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board",
   "headline": "Board to review benefit contracts and 2022 school board premium rates",
   "summary": "The Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board is meeting to review administrative and pharmacy benefit contracts. The board will also consider premium rates for school boards for 2022.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/468_OCT62021BoardAgendaFINAL10042021%5B1%5D.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=468"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-08-27",
   "body": "Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board",
   "headline": "Board to discuss 2022 premium rates and health benefit contracts",
   "summary": "The Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board is meeting to review financial projections and determine 2022 premium rates. The board will also discuss procurement updates and contract amendments for several health benefit plans.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/468_Aug272021BoardAgendaFINAL082621.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://info.groupbenefits.org/docs/OGBforms/Minutes/2021/ApprovedMinutesoftheAugust272021PolicyandPlanningBoardMeetng.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=468"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-07-13",
   "body": "Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": "https://info.groupbenefits.org/docs/OGBforms/Minutes/2021/OGBPPBMinutes7-13-2021Meeting-APPRVD.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=468"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-05-26",
   "body": "Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board",
   "headline": "Board to receive update on Pharmacy Benefits Manager",
   "summary": "The Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board will meet to approve previous minutes and receive a status update regarding the Pharmacy Benefits Manager.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/468_May262021BoardAgendaFINAL.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://info.groupbenefits.org/docs/OGBforms/Minutes/2021/ApprovedMinutesoftheMay262021PolicyandPlanningBoardMeeting.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=468"
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-04-06",
   "body": "Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board",
   "headline": "Board to review health insurance membership and contract amendments",
   "summary": "The Group Benefits Policy and Planning Board will review financial updates regarding health insurance membership and projections through FY 2025. The agenda also includes discussions on contract amendments for Access Health, Discovery Benefits, Inc., and Buck Global, LLC.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/468_April62021BoardAgendaFINAL.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://info.groupbenefits.org/docs/OGBforms/Minutes/2021/OGBPolicyandPlanningBoardMeetingMinutes4-6-2021APPRVD.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=468"
  }
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}