August 8, 2024 HSB Regular Board Meeting

Meeting minutes are a summary of what was discussed during a meeting. They cover the questions asked by the board members, how each member voted, and any comments made by attendees.

No written report.

The director’s report provides the Health Service Board with updates on current department projects and programs. The report may share healthcare news. The report will announce new staff at SFHSS.

The finance report gives updates on the department budget. The report tracks the monthly spending in the three accounts we manage. The department must have an auditor review how it uses money in the budgets. The report will list any reviews and when they are complete.

An audit is a careful check of a person's or group's records. This audit checks if family members who are signed up for health and dental benefits are still eligible. Health plan managers use this method to make sure that only qualified people receive these benefits.

Training about the rules for keeping health information safe. There are rules for physical spaces, computers, and ways to protect private information.

The contracts department gives an update on the benefit contracts they manage. The department can announce planned Requests for Proposals (RFPs) or Requests for Information (RFIs).

Retirees will have the Blue Shield of California MAPD PPO plan starting January 1, 2025. This presentation explains how SFHSS and Blue Shield of California will help members switch to the new plan.

Remote Meeting Access (WebEx)

Watch at 1:00 pm on August 8, 2024 (SFGovTV schedule)

Click the link to join the meeting - August 8, 2024 HSB Regular Meeting Link

Public Comment Call-In: 415-655-0001 / Access Code: 2668 438 0961

Providing Public Comment: 

1. Dial into 415-655-0001 and then enter access code 2668 438 0961 then #
2. Enter the Webinar Password: 1145 then press #
3. Press # again to enter the meeting as an ATTENDEE 
4. You will hear a beep when you join the meeting as a participant.
   1. Stop and LISTEN 
   2. Wait for Public Comment to be announced. 
5. When  Public Comment is called, dial * then 3 to be added to the speaker line. 
6. You will then hear “You have raised your hand to ask a question, please wait to speak until the host calls on you.” Callers will hear silence when waiting for their turn to speak. 
7. To withdraw your question, press* then 3. – you will hear: “You have lowered your hand.” 
8. When the system message says “Your line has been unmuted” - THIS IS YOUR TIME TO SPEAK. 
9. When the President or Commission Secretary states “Welcome Caller,” you are encouraged to state your name clearly. As soon as you speak, you will have 3 minutes to provide your comments. 
10. Once your 3 minutes have expired, you will be moved out of the speaker line and back as a participant in the meeting (unless you disconnect). You will hear “Your line has been muted.” 
11. Participants who wish to speak on other public comment periods can stay on the meeting line and listen for the next public comment opportunity. 

Best Practices when calling in for Public Comment:

•    Call from a quiet location
•    Speak slowly and clearly
•    Turn down any televisions or radios around you
•    Address the Commission as a whole, do not address individual Commissioners

Written Public Comment

Persons unable to attend the meeting may submit written public comments regarding an agenda item. These comments will be made part of the official public record and shall be brought to the attention of the Health Service Board. Written public comments expected to be part of the official record should be submitted to the Board email, health.service.board@sfgov.org, and received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, before the meeting. Members can also call 628-652-4646 with any questions.

All comments received by the deadline will be forwarded to Board members, and the Board Secretary will note on the record during the specific agenda item that the Board received written public comment on that item and will include that note in the meeting minutes. In the body of your email, indicate the meeting date and the particular agenda item number. If you do not specify an agenda item, your emailed public comment will be read under general comment.