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Specialty Lines
Recently I had an occasion to look back at some PCoRP and PComp history. A public entity pool in another state was faced with the potential of needing to assess the members for additional funding, had heard that we did this years ago, and sought us out for advice.
You may not realize that both PCoRP and PComp had to seek additional money from their members in 2004 and 2005. Both were claims related, with the PComp one including some claims reserving issues.
To prepare for the conference call with the other pool, I went back and dug out the documents from that time, and reviewed the information we sent to the members about the issues, and what we did to move forward. As I write this in 2017 I am much calmer about the whole matter, as both programs have turned their finances around, and are returning funds to the members in the form of grants and dividends.
My first thought about how we moved forward was that the membership was the key. Board members and the commissioners in every member county of PCoRP and PComp were supportive. They trusted us, and agreed that the funding was needed to preserve the programs. We laid out all the information anyone could possibly want, from how did this happen to how do we keep it from happening again.
We spent a lot of time at the board level on financial planning, and developed long range funding plans and surplus goals, and then stuck to them. In five years both programs were in very good financial shape, and now more than ten years later, they are in excellent shape.
And not one member left either PComp or PCoRP due to the assessments.
We will always do what it takes to make sure the finances are there to protect your county. And we will always be honest with you.
Make sure you contact us when you need help with something,
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Washington Becomes 50th PCoRP County Member!
CCAP's Pennsylvania Counties Risk Pool (PCoRP) is pleased to welcome Washington County as a new member effective January 1, 2017. The county becomes the 50th PCoRP county member, and including county related entities, PCoRP now has 54 members.
Commissioner Harlan Shober noted "Making a change in your county insurance is always a challenging process but when you look at the added coverage that we will receive through PCoRP, the stability for costs moving forward and the anticipation of the dividends that we will receive in a few years, this is the right move for Washington County."
The county's local insurance producer is Mark Campbell of Campbell Insurance Associates in Washington, PA.
With the inclusion of Washington County, PCoRP now insures:
- $5.64 billion of county property and contents
- $1.1 billion of county payroll (a measure for
liability insurance coverage)
- 6,744 officers
- 4,396 vehicles
For more information about PCoRP, please contact John Sallade at CCAP.
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PComp Annual Membership Dinner Meeting March 26
The annual meeting of the PComp members will be held on Sunday evening, March 26, at the Harrisburg Hilton. The meeting is held during the CCAP Spring Conference, and will begin at 6 p.m. There is no cost for PComp members, their representatives, and PComp local insurance producers to attend, and spouses/guests are welcome. Preregistration is required. An email was sent to all PComp members, and you may use that to register, or click
here to let us know who will be attending.
This year the meeting will include proposed amendments to the PComp bylaws, which must be approved by the members prior to taking effect. Most of the changes are to bring the bylaws up to current practices and terminology. A copy of the proposed changes will be sent to all PComp members.
PComp is CCAP's workers' compensation insurance pool.
If you have any questions about the dinner, please contact
John Sallade at CCAP.
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PCoRP Board Meeting Summary
The PCoRP Board of Directors met on January 20 in Hershey. The board elected officers for 2017:
Chairman - Frank Staudenmeier, Schuylkill County Commissioner
Vice Chairman - Erick Coolidge, Tioga County Commissioner
Secretary/Treasurer - Bill Gaylord, Wyoming County Chief Clerk
The board also appointed Washington County Commissioner Larry Maggi to the open At Large position on the PCoRP Board of Directors.
In addition to hearing reports from the Investment, Claims and Underwriting and Finance Committees, the board ratified the contract with TimeKeeping Systems, one of the two options for the PCoRP Prison Electronic Documentation Project. The board discussed several matters related to the upcoming June 1 PCoRP renewal, including plans for meetings with PCoRP's reinsurers, and reviewed claims, risk control and risk management training updates.
Several proposed changes to the PCoRP Coverage Document were reviewed and approved, subject to review with PCoRP's reinsurers.
The board meets next on April 6 in State College. Questions about the board meeting, or PCoRP in general, should be directed to
John Sallade
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CCAP Health Alliance Welcomes Three New Members
The CCAP Health Alliance welcomes three new members - Clinton County and Potter County, effective January 1, and Westmoreland Industrial Development Corporation, effective February 1. The CCAP Health Alliance is now eleven members strong, comprised of the following counties and county related entities:
Carbon-Monroe-Pike Mental Health and Development Services (CMP MH/DS), Clarion County, Clinton County, Columbia County, County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP), Elk County, Forest County, Potter County, Southern Alleghenies Planning & Development Commission (SAP&DC), Tioga County and Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation.
Additionally, the CCAP Health Alliance Board of Directors is seeking nominations for three open positions on the board - Class 6 Representative and two At Large positions. Incumbents Erick Coolidge, Tioga County Commissioner and Steve Howsare, Southern Alleghenies Planning & Development Commission Executive Director are both eligible for reelection. Be sure to weigh-in on the nomination survey in your email.
For more information on the CCAP Health Alliance or to request a proposal, please contact Desiree Nguyen, Deputy Director, Insurance Pool Operations at (717) 736-4779 or dnguyen@pacounties.org.
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U.S. Communities: New Staffing Contract Provides Savings and Solutions
Acro Service Corporation and Knowledge Services Provide Multiple Staffing Options to Meet Your Specific Needs
We are excited to announce a dual award for the new staffing services and solutions contract. This contract was awarded to Acro Service Corporation and Knowledge Services through a competitive solicitation process conducted by the lead public agency, Maricopa County, Arizona. The contract term is for three years with the option to extend the contract for six additional periods of one year each. This contract provides solutions for agencies to save on staffing services, but also on managed service provider solutions and services such as recruitment, payroll and temp-to-hire services. To learn more about each contract and the solutions available, register for a complimentary 30-minute webinar.
Acro Service Corporation
provides temporary staffing services across a wide range of job categories at predetermined prices, and then streamlines managing multiple temporary staffing providers in a single point of contact through its Managed Service Provider (MSP) program. MSP services are typically only possible for large organizations, but Acro is offering this service for all U.S. Communities participants, no matter how small. Acro is also a diversity supplier and fills positions with talent in your local community.
Knowledge Services
takes on the primary responsibilities for managing an agency's workforce and temporary staffing process, vendors, and contractors. Knowledge Services provides a vendor-neutral solution which ensures all staffing partners receive the same requisitions simultaneously. The U.S.-based Knowledge Services MSP/VMS services allow public entities access to high-quality talent at the most competitive pricing in the industry. Knowledge Services understands the needs of public sector clients, embraces small/minority business initiatives and provides funding source reporting, among many other benefits.
To learn more about this contract with Acro and Knowledge Services, register for these webinars. If you are unable to attend one of the webinar dates,
contact us
for additional information.
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| NACo/Nationwide Scholarship Now Being Accepted
High-school seniors whose parents, grandparents or legal guardians actively contribute to a 457(b) plan offered through the NACo Deferred Compensation Program are eligible to apply for a $2,500 college scholarship. Four $2,500 scholarships will be awarded in spring 2017 in honor of the scholarship program's 12th year in existence.
The NACo/Nationwide scholarship essay contest is an educational opportunity for high-school students about to transition into a new stage of their lives. Young adults should understand the importance of preparing for a comfortable financial future as well as be aware of potential obstacles, according to NACo's President Bryan Desloge.
How eligible students can apply:
Parents, grandparents or legal guardians should talk to their eligible high school seniors about applying right away. Starting January 3, the application can be completed online at
www.nrsforu.com/scholarship.
Eligibility requirements:
Graduating high school seniors who are legal U.S. residents are eligible to apply.
- Applicant's parent, grandparent or legal guardian must be enrolled in and actively contribute to a 457(b) plan offered through the NACo Deferred Compensation Program.
- Applicants must enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study no later than the Fall term of the 2017-2018 school year at an accredited two- or four-year college.
- Immediate family members of NACo employees, or members of the NACo Defined Contribution and Retirement Advisory Committee, or its governing board of directors, or staff of individual States' Association of Counties that are members of the LLC, or Nationwide employees are not eligible to apply; this program is not offered outside the United States.
- Application and entry must be submitted online at www.nrsforu.com/scholarship between January 3 and March 5, 2017.
Nationwide sponsors the NACo/Nationwide Scholarship to recognize more than three decades of partnership with the National Association of Counties (NACo) and its member counties. The NACo/Nationwide Scholarship is just one of the benefits of this partnership.
For additional information about the NACo Deferred Compensation Program, please contact David Belnick at david.belnick@nationwide.com or 410-790-5440; or contact your Nationwide representative at 877-677-3678.
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New CCAP Associate Members
By: Mandi Glantz, Director of Member and Vendors Relations
Please join us in welcoming the following new associate members to CCAP.
Gateway Health is a managed care organization offering health plans for Medicaid and Medicare individuals. For nearly 25 years, Gateway has embraced a mission of using innovation to achieve high quality clinical outcomes as well as responsive and caring customer service. Gateway serves the special needs of dual eligible and lower income individuals. We are passionate about reinvesting back into the healthcare system and communities in order to best meet our members where they are.
For more than 63 years, McClure's in-house experts have brought fully engineered, end-to-end, guaranteed energy savings to our government customers. We have found the steady struggle of today is facility modernization without a budget. Since we manage every step of the life cycle, we guarantee savings and shift risk from the owner to McClure as a single point of accountability. We are recognized for our flexibility, trusted reputation and progressive ideas to address priority capital needs and meet changing energy demands. McClure is committed to making our industry better and leaving a lasting impact on the communities where we work.
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Hot Topics
Coverage for Employees who are Certified Notary Publics
We have recently received questions from PCoRP members about General Liability and Errors and Omissions (E&O) coverage for county employees who are notaries. The questions center around potential lawsuits against the notary for their county work.
CCAP's PCoRP program does provide coverage for this, as long as three things are satisfied:
1. The person is a certified notary public.
2. The employee's job description requires them to be a
certified notary public.
3. The work in question in a lawsuit was work for the county.
It is important to note that notaries may perform work which is not county related, and should have their own bond or insurance coverage for that work. PCoRP covers the E&O insurance for any work done on behalf of the county, but the notary is responsible for providing their own bond, and in addition E&O for any outside work that they may do.
PCoRP plans to amend its Coverage Document for June 1, 2017 to specifically note this coverage (which is not currently excluded but not specifically mentioned in the Coverage Document).
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Upcoming Events
PComp Board Meeting
February 24, 2017
CCAP Office, Harrisburg
PIMCC Board Meeting
March 10, 2017
CCAP Office, Harrisburg
Controlling Workers' Compensation Costs Workshop
March 23, 2017
Penn Stater Conference Center, State College
2017 CCAP Spring Conference
March 26-28, 2017
Hilton, Harrisburg
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Quote of the Month
"Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward
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- C.S. Lewis
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