Risk Management Division
7530 Little Road, Suite 330
New Port Richey, Florida 34654
New
Port Richey (727)847-8028
Fax (N.P.R.) (727)847-8992
Dade City (352)521-4274 Ext. 8028
jcalano@pascocountyfl.net
DESIRED IMPACT:
To effectively provide and monitor the County's self-insurance programs, insurance
policy acquisition (including reviewing and updating), premium payments, group health,
life, dental and disability insurance enrollments, Section 125 (pre-tax premium)
enrollments and administration, claims handling, Consolidated Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act of 1986, and Health Insurance portability and Accountability
Act administration and records retention.
OPERATIONAL GOALS AND PROGRAMS:
The Risk Management Division investigates and processes claims; reviews and selects
purchased insurance policies through the competitive bid process; administers
the County's self-insurance programs; and is instrumental in insurance policy
acquisition for County-owned buildings and contents, data processing and
communications equipment, watercraft, boilers and related machinery, Emergency
Medical Service and Sexual Abuse Victims' Examinations malpractice, workers'
compensation excess, accidental death and dismemberment, crime bonds,
and waste-to-energy facility policies. As one of the steps n the construction contract
process, this division reviews insurance requirements and contract specifications
regarding certificates of insurance, insurance policies, payment bonds, and performance
bonds for compliance with Florida Statutes, and ensures adequate protection for the County.
The Risk Management Division maintains the confidential
records of Employee Assistance Program (EAP) participants and assists the
Personnel Director with EAP referrals and fitness for duty evaluations, as well
as monitoring the Early Return to Work Program for on and off the job
injuries/illnesses.
In
addition, the Risk Management Division secures the public official bonds for the
Constitutional Officers.