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commissioner breslin. >> commissioner breslin: the cost estimator tool, why do you need that? you ask your dentist what is this going to cost, and they tell you. why do you need the cost estimate? add another $0.10 on. >> yes, that would add another $0.10, something rolled out broadly and delta is fully insured book of business. >> it's not really needed -- >> the tool would allow you to check costs before going to the dentist. so, some folks with like to shop perhaps or have an understanding about how much this will cost before i book an appointment, show up, one dentist to another, especially as we continue to encourage them to use the enhanced networks of delta dental. it's a way to empower members and their families to be a little more informed before having the services. >> the way i'm reading this increase cost, this is included as part of the smile away increase. >> so, i think we -- the way it's described here. it's listed separately and then you say it's included as part of the fee for the smile away. >> at staff we had the same questions and concerns you just express
commissioner breslin. >> commissioner breslin: the cost estimator tool, why do you need that? you ask your dentist what is this going to cost, and they tell you. why do you need the cost estimate? add another $0.10 on. >> yes, that would add another $0.10, something rolled out broadly and delta is fully insured book of business. >> it's not really needed -- >> the tool would allow you to check costs before going to the dentist. so, some folks with like to shop perhaps or...
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. >> president scott: and to add commissioner breslin, i am in absolute concurrence, we were supposed to have done that step before this year, we all know we went through a transition. so, that's what is on the table as far as i'm concerned, that would be a priority that we get a very clear, we all have public presenttations and so forth from the plans around what they do in this area, how they communicated to the members, is it one of these things that you have to sacrifice your firstborn in order to get the second opinion, or is there more routine process and how does that work, what do we do, so so on and so on. and that's the working mandate if we should endorse it this year. we should not be paying for redundant services, that's why i'm saying if we should discover, all right, here's the range of services that we are getting for the dollar and $0.15, the health plans are providing 80%, it's the other 20% that could be useful and maybe that's the services we contract for, and if best doctors can't provide it, may be provided by another vendor. so, that's the kind of rigor and revi
. >> president scott: and to add commissioner breslin, i am in absolute concurrence, we were supposed to have done that step before this year, we all know we went through a transition. so, that's what is on the table as far as i'm concerned, that would be a priority that we get a very clear, we all have public presenttations and so forth from the plans around what they do in this area, how they communicated to the members, is it one of these things that you have to sacrifice your...
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the president himself breslin and miguel the s.k. mails was just been sworn into office he was there the minister of transportation was there everybody was there trying to help and figure out what happened it's a tragedy by all means it's a local flight a passenger flight that obama airlines had leased from a mexican air company global air i understand is the name and on the crew was a mexican crew also. but a very very sad situation indeed a boeing seven three seven with more than one hundred people on board. now the european union is stepping up its efforts to try safety run nuclear deal with the full story after this break. summit or no summit that's the question north korea's threat of a no show when single for on june twelfth is a reminder to washington that north korea will not merely cave to american demands if there's going to be an agreement it's going to take time and patience. we have to judge countries certainly there's a directive. so we need more objective but the reality is that you know media tries to get the facts bu
the president himself breslin and miguel the s.k. mails was just been sworn into office he was there the minister of transportation was there everybody was there trying to help and figure out what happened it's a tragedy by all means it's a local flight a passenger flight that obama airlines had leased from a mexican air company global air i understand is the name and on the crew was a mexican crew also. but a very very sad situation indeed a boeing seven three seven with more than one hundred...
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. >> commissioner breslin. >>> no. >> commissioner. >>> no. >> yes. >> commissioner staff. >>> no. sorry. >> the motion fails. it does not carry. we have no action on that item. i would ask that the staff take a look at a suggestion that was made during public comment about having this as an option in the plan if it is possible. that would be something to be considered. >> we will also pull the current evidence on both prevention and treatment of chronic disease. i was trying to get the numbers. we are running the reports to see the prevalence of the disease. we know the adult population is 20% of population. i don't know what it is for our members that have chronic disease. rigorous dental care helps prevent it. i would imagine in the retire repopulation at least 60% or greater. we will validate that and come back and work with delta dental if there are variations. we will look into the question for existing pairry dontal -- peri dental disease. >> we have also for the dental dental ppo not approved a rate guarantee for three years. that would be part of the unfinished business. t
. >> commissioner breslin. >>> no. >> commissioner. >>> no. >> yes. >> commissioner staff. >>> no. sorry. >> the motion fails. it does not carry. we have no action on that item. i would ask that the staff take a look at a suggestion that was made during public comment about having this as an option in the plan if it is possible. that would be something to be considered. >> we will also pull the current evidence on both prevention...
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so i support what commissioner breslin has recommended and possible opening up the city plan, one, to all retirees as it was before. >> thank you for your comment. is there any other public comment? >> herbert weiner. i am concerned about the gradual erosion of the city plan. i am concerned about being gradually phased out. presently, we only have two alternatives as retirees, either united health or kaiser. and as alluring as united health seems, there are little dope traps. like, when you have lab tests, you have to pay for them, and emergency room services are higher than before, $15 more. and what i'm afraid of, you're looking at a duopoly, where you have two choices, and essentially they're going to be the same. i like the idea of bringing back the city plan for everyone. i would like to see that because it's more competition, and more competition means that we get greater benefits. it also means that the employer gets good benefits out of it, too. so i have to admit that i don't keep up with the complexities of what has been presented. i -- it -- basically, i'll have to go back
so i support what commissioner breslin has recommended and possible opening up the city plan, one, to all retirees as it was before. >> thank you for your comment. is there any other public comment? >> herbert weiner. i am concerned about the gradual erosion of the city plan. i am concerned about being gradually phased out. presently, we only have two alternatives as retirees, either united health or kaiser. and as alluring as united health seems, there are little dope traps. like,...
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and brian breslin, chairman of the board of trustees spoke on behalf of the university and tells cnn, quote, we are truly sorry for all of the survivors and their families for what they have been through and we admire the courage it has taken to tell their stories. we recognize the need for change on our campus and in our community around sexual assault awareness and prevention." msu will pay the money out of pocket and are expected to sue their insurance company to get it back. this does not include usa gym fa -- gymnastic, or the karolyis. >> next i'll speak live to a police chief who organized a heart warming moment for a 5-year-old boy to lost his dad in the line of duty. see how they helped him cope as he went back to school. lanning s are clear and straightforward so you can plan for retirement while saving for the things you want to do today. -whoo! you might or joints.hinghings for your heart... but do you take something for your brain. with an ingredient originally found in jellyfish, prevagen is the number one selling brain-health supplement in drug stores nationwide. prevag
and brian breslin, chairman of the board of trustees spoke on behalf of the university and tells cnn, quote, we are truly sorry for all of the survivors and their families for what they have been through and we admire the courage it has taken to tell their stories. we recognize the need for change on our campus and in our community around sexual assault awareness and prevention." msu will pay the money out of pocket and are expected to sue their insurance company to get it back. this does...
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my name is joanne breslin, proud chair of the p.a.c. >> tonight we're going to share with you who we heard from in our summary in our conovversatis for 2018. we had 24 conversations that included 350 stake holders and over the last five years, we've engaged 1,900 stake holders and we've heard from them and this year we have some new themes. first, we wanted to start with the fact that participants shared examples of what is working, including literacy skills, interventions, second step as a social-emotional curriculum and use of practices where implemented. sfusd must leverage existing services and systems to support foster youth, students expelled and those involved with the juvenile justice system. we've also heard about access to tutoring and academic support services that must be expanded to the focal population. regarding accountability goal 2.3, a recommendation tied to specific goals in the l-cap, we want to share some best practices, the recommendation of sharing best practices. we want to highlight practices that are working. identify formal mechanism to capture practices an
my name is joanne breslin, proud chair of the p.a.c. >> tonight we're going to share with you who we heard from in our summary in our conovversatis for 2018. we had 24 conversations that included 350 stake holders and over the last five years, we've engaged 1,900 stake holders and we've heard from them and this year we have some new themes. first, we wanted to start with the fact that participants shared examples of what is working, including literacy skills, interventions, second step as...
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kenneth breslin pleaded guilty to the charges friday and he admitted to being in possession of more thanhas also been ordered to pay 13 victims $85,000 in restitution. >>> sideshows in oakland capitol police busy. oakland police showed several cars being towed and officers questioning nervous. sideshows have in common in many parts of the bay area with as much as 500 vehicles involved at one time. they spin in circles with people hanging out of the windows large crowds gathered to watch. oakland police have not set if any arrests were made. >>> a brush fire has been contained after burning 16 acres in santa teresa boulevard. the cause of the fire is is still under investigation. >>> a young migrant in paris risks his life to save a child from certain death and how france is reporting the man for saving the child. in the face of senseless violence, we need hope. i'm jeff bleich. preventing violence has long been my cause. after columbine, i led president clinton's youth violence commission. i joined joe biden to reduce domestic violence, helping boys become men. i beat the nra in court, d
kenneth breslin pleaded guilty to the charges friday and he admitted to being in possession of more thanhas also been ordered to pay 13 victims $85,000 in restitution. >>> sideshows in oakland capitol police busy. oakland police showed several cars being towed and officers questioning nervous. sideshows have in common in many parts of the bay area with as much as 500 vehicles involved at one time. they spin in circles with people hanging out of the windows large crowds gathered to...
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. >> of former child psychologist pled guilty to possession of child pornography. 69-year-old breslins office in residence. a judge sentenced him to 78 months in prison with a five- year supervised release., following the sentence. he also has to pay 85,000 dollars to 13 victims. >>> >> customs officials are denying accusations that agents mistreated a filipino human rights activist. 35-year-old jerome says he was traveling to the yes from the philippines when he was denied entry and detained for 28 hours. he says he was with heatedly accused of being a terrorist and was questions about his political beliefs and strip search. have surveillance video proving the allegations are false. they do not say why he was denied entry to the u.s. but they say it had nothing to do with his activist. >> police are asking witnesses to come forward after man apparently rammed his car into a couple. investigators say the couple have been involved in an argument with another man at the sports page bar. police say when a couple got up to leave, the other man got into his car and drove at them. the coupl
. >> of former child psychologist pled guilty to possession of child pornography. 69-year-old breslins office in residence. a judge sentenced him to 78 months in prison with a five- year supervised release., following the sentence. he also has to pay 85,000 dollars to 13 victims. >>> >> customs officials are denying accusations that agents mistreated a filipino human rights activist. 35-year-old jerome says he was traveling to the yes from the philippines when he was denied...