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Meeting Date:	02/24/2020
RFP for 3rd Party Health Plan Administrator
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit formal Requests for Proposals for Third Party Health Plan Administrator and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Dr. Pedro Alfaro, Webb County Risk Department Director; Account #6100-1090-001]

Issue: Webb County currently contracts with Aetna to administer its self-funded employee benefit plans. The existing contract expires on December 31, 2020, and there are no additional extension options available for this contract. Providing a comprehensive medical plan to all eligible employees, retirees and their dependents is an important part of the total compensation that the County provides to its employees.

Solution: It is requested that the Court authorize the Purchasing department to seek proposals through a competitive purchasing process for Third Party Administrator for Employer Sponsored Medical, Dental, and Pharmacy benefits and related services; Pharmacy Benefit Management Services; Provider Network Access Administration for Medical, Dental, and Pharmacy Benefits; and COBRA Administration Services.

Result: The results of the purchasing process will be to identify and contract with the optimal proposer to provide the requested services. The effective date of the contract award will be January 1, 2021.

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Budget Account Number:	6100-1090-001
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