MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE TRUSTEES OF PURDUE UNIVERSITY
October 5, 1990
The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of The Trustees of Purdue University convened in Room 203 of Hovde Hall at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, October 5, 1990, pursuant to call of Board President Jesse. Messrs. Jesse, Anderson and Townsend were present. Also present were Dr. Beering, President of the University; Executive Vice President and Treasurer Ford; Vice President and Assistant Treasurer Lyon; John Beelke, Assistant Director of Personnel Services for staff benefits; and Charles Leslie, Director of Special Projects, Office of University Relations.
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer Lyon explained that the 1991 health insurance plan, copy mailed to each Trustee prior to the meeting, is basically the same that he reviewed briefly at the September 21 Board meeting. The feedback process is now complete and the various faculty and staff groups have endorsed the proposal. These groups include the University Senates at Calumet, Fort Wayne and West Lafayette, the Clerical and Service Staff Advisory Committee, University Compensation and Benefits Committee, and the Administration and Professional Staff Advisory Committee.
With positive input from the committees, Mr. Lyon recommended the Purdue Health Plan for 1991 include the following benefit changes.
1. Preventive care benefits up to $200 per person per year to cover routine health screening tests, physical examinations, immunizations and the related office visits. These costs would be reimbursed at 80% on the first $250 of expenses (80% x $250 = $200). Preventive care benefits will be available as part of all health plan options without being subject to a deductible.
2. Eliminate the mandatory second surgical opinion requirement of the Cost Guard program.
3. Include the services of social workers with the Academy of Certified Social Workers designation under coverage for outpatient mental health benefits.