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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Brittany Everett, Benefits Coordinator & Brian Caputo, Chief Operating Officer
DATE: 3/18/2026
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing EyeMed to administer vision insurance for active employees and retirees Effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026
PURPOSE:
To approve the EyeMed 2026 vision insurance contract that is now being administered directly through EyeMed.
BACKGROUND:
In 2025 The City of Aurora used Dearborn Group to administer vision benefits via EyeMed. The City of Aurora provides a self-funded health plan for active employees and pre-Medicare retirees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. Employees and retirees with the PPO, HDHP and Humana Advantage plans (provided they had prior PPO coverage) receive an EyeMed vision insurance plan included as a benefit at no additional charge. All other benefit eligible employees and retirees have the option to upgrade for an additional cost.
DISCUSSION:
Resolution 25-0711 was presented to Finance on 9/11/25 with the intent that the Vision Plan would be included with the medical plan approval. However, the proposal was inadvertently omitted.
City of Aurora Administration Fee's (Employer Cost)
2025 $1.31 per member per month (EyeMed- Dearborn Group/BCBS)
2026 $0.95 per member per month (EyeMed)
Cost to Employees/Retirees who are not enrolled in a PPO or HDHP medical plan
**Included with the PPO & HDHP plan at no additional cost to employees/retirees**
Employee Only Employee + Spouse Employee + Child(ren) Employee + Family
Year Per Month Per Month Per Month Per Month
2025 $17.76 $44.40 $35.52 $62.16
2026 $17.76 $44.40 $35.52 $62.16
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