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Betty Moran, explained her recent experiences when her husband was in the hospital three <br /> time recently and how she did not know whether she had coverage or not. <br /> <br /> Made Walsh, provided copies of two letters from her HMO, one referred her to a doctor in <br /> Van Nuys California. <br /> <br /> Marvin Goldman, San Mateo Commission on Council for Aging, noted he is a Highkamp <br /> Insurance Counselor, reported that San Mateo County has lost five HMO's as of January 1 st <br /> and only five remain. He urged action now for protection of our senior citizens. <br /> <br /> Mayor Howard stated her office has seen first hand the insurance problems in addition to <br /> doctor's abandonment, and noted this current disaster will only get worse and a complete <br /> overhaul of the system is needed now. <br /> <br /> Marquerite Ford, told the story of how her much needed eye surgery almost did not occur <br /> due to her HMO and doctor's indecision. <br /> <br /> Ethel Robinson, 1253 Virginia Avenue, stated she is glad she got out of AETNA two years <br /> ago and it is a major impact to seniors who are stressed to stay informed of what is <br /> happening in elderly health care dilemmas. <br /> <br /> M/S Claire/Ruskin to adopt Resolution 13540 Expressing Concern Regarding Abrupt <br /> Termination of Service by Major Managed Health Care Insurance Provider and Urging <br /> Appropriate Legislative Protection From Destructive Economic Practices in the Health <br /> Care Industry. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. (209) <br /> <br /> It was the consensus of Council, as suggested by Councilmember Hartnett, to also send a <br /> copy of this Resolution to Governor Grey Davis, President Clinton, the San Mateo County <br /> Medical Society and the Commission on Aging. <br /> <br /> 6. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS - <br /> <br /> Council Member Hartnett - Updated Council on the City Clerk Recruitment process and <br /> urged their participation in the assessment center to be held on February 19~' <br /> <br /> Mayor Howard reported the Mayor/Vice Mayor State of the City address to the Chamber of <br /> Commerce will be on January 22, 1999 7:45 a.m. morning meeting, and invited all to <br /> attend. <br /> <br /> 7. CLOSED SESSION <br /> <br /> A. Conference with Legal Council as per Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) <br /> Regarding Pending Litigation <br /> <br />-- Mayor Howard announced the following; <br /> <br /> REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES BOOK NO. 57 JANUARY 11, 1999 <br /> MINUTES Page No. 237 PAGE 5 <br /> <br /> <br />