City of Oak Creek

Common Council Report

Meeting Date: September 19, 2006

Item No.:        

Recommendation:  That the Council adopt Ordinance No. 2430, an ordinance to amend the influenza immunization fee from $20 to $25 effective immediately.

Background:  Currently the fee for the influenza immunization is $20 and the Board of Health has recommended increasing this immunization fee to $25.00.  Two years ago, Medicare increased the allowed reimbursement for this immunization to $29.59.  At least 60% of the influenza immunizations are given to senior citizens.  Historically, each year the cost for the influenza vaccine goes up.  For this year, the cost for a 10-dose vial of influenza is $115.00.  The estimated cost to give the immunization is approximately $29.00.  The Health Department runs the influenza clinics at a deficit but provides a vital service to this community.

On September 13, 2006, the Board of Health unanimously approved this fee increase.

Fiscal Impact:  The Health Department has ordered 1,000 doses and expects approximately 800 immunizations to be given at a charge of $25.00.  Therefore, the increase revenue generated by this increase will be $4,000.  

Prepared by: Judith Price, BSN, MS Community Public Health Officer	Respectfully submitted, Patrick DeGrave City Administrator
Fiscal Review by: Beverly A. Buretta, CMC City Clerk