News From MCIT Minnesota Association of County Administrators Technical Day of Training July 30, 2014 By Robyn Sykes, MCIT Executive Director
Head eadline ines Dividends Rates Emerging Issues Resources
Div Divid idend nds A Annou nounce nced $13 Million Property/Casualty - $5.5 M Workers’ Compensation - $7.5 M Considerations Investment income Uncertainty of driver privacy protection act (DPPA) Claims Individual member’s loss history Letter will be mailed July 31, 2014
Div Divid idend nds A Annou nounce nced No guarantee Member’s uses of dividend Uncovered losses Deductibles (higher SIRs in WC) Loss control/risk management efforts Health and wellness programs
Property/Cas Casual alty R Rates Decre rease i in 2 2015 Aggregate decrease (4.5%) Rates are based on each member’s unique exposures Public Employer Liability DPPA claims dominate the landscape Other lines of coverage performed better than expected Property values 2.3% increase to schedule property 1% increase to buildings contents and property in the open
Work rkers’ C ’ Compensation on R Rates Decre rease i in 2 2015 Aggregate decrease (3%) 2013 legislative changes have not influenced claim experience PTSD Increase in attorney fees Increase in indemnity benefits Medical inflation will impact the cost of claims Prescription drug costs continue to increase
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Issues o of Potential W l Widespre read Co Concern t to Co Counties Accessibility of public services by hearing impaired using the internet Recorded board meetings – close captioning - YOUTUBE Medical furloughs Alleges jails violate standard of care by releasing inmates in need of medical care vs. paying for the treatment Public awareness New data practices requirements effective August 1, 2014 Responsible Authority (RA) must create procedures to ensure: data is only accessible to those whose work assignments require access and data is only being accessed for purposes that are permitted Develop a policy that incorporates these procedures Annual comprehensive security assessment of certain personal information (names attached to SS #, financial information, driver’s license data, etc. (M.S.13.055)
Issues o of Potential W l Widespre read Co Concern t to Co Counties Definition of data breach is expanded to include accessed or viewed records All entities must respond to data breached Upon discovery of a breach, notices must be provided to individuals whose data may or may have been breached Entities are required to investigate all breaches and prepare a report: facts of the breach, type of data accessed number of individuals whose data was breached upon final disposition of discipline, if any, the name of each employee and the disciplinary actions taken against the employee
Risk sk C Con ontrol S Servi vices De s Desi signed t to o Thwar art C Claim aims Resilience training/EAP services PTSD claims Employment claims Property schedule reviews Accuracy Classification Value On Site Training Programs Performance management Data practices Personal electronic devices in the workplace Joint powers Return to work and wc claims reporting
Risk sk C Con ontrol S Servi vices De s Desi signed t to o Thwar art C Claim aims “10 Essentials” Risk Management Safety and Health Discussion for Facility Managers Risk management review of Joint Powers Agreements Risk management review of contracts Insurance requirements Transfer of risk Indemnification and hold harmless
Watch F h For…. or….. Website redesign and enhancement Request for meeting with county board New training opportunities Litigation hold Data practices “10 Essentials” Highway Departments 2014 Regional risk management workshops
Locations Rochester: Sept. 4 Marshall: Sept. 10 Mankato: Sept. 11 Crookston: Sept. 17 Grand Rapids: Sept. 18 St. Cloud: Sept. 24 Fergus Falls: Sept. 25 Topics Open Meeting Law MN Government Data Practices Act Park and Rec Best Practices Technology and Employment Hot Topics is Work Comp
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