Legislation Details

File #: 26-0581    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government Status: Passed
File created: 9/2/2026 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 9/16/2026 Final action: 9/16/2026
Title: Request approval to renew an existing contract - Finance Department, 25RFPDENT052325C-MH, Employee Healthcare Benefit Plan - Dental with Aetna Life Insurance Company (Atlanta, GA) to administer: [1] Dental PPO (DPPO) Plan on a self-funded basis and [2] Dental HMO (DHMO) Plan on an insured basis, to eligible employees, retirees, beneficiaries and their covered dependents. This action exercises the first of four renewal options. Three renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027.
Attachments: 1. Exhibit 1: Contract Renewal Aetna Dental 2027, 2. Exhibit 2: Contract Performance Evaluation
Department
Finance

Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to renew an existing contract - Finance Department, 25RFPDENT052325C-MH, Employee Healthcare Benefit Plan - Dental with Aetna Life Insurance Company (Atlanta, GA) to administer: [1] Dental PPO (DPPO) Plan on a self-funded basis and [2] Dental HMO (DHMO) Plan on an insured basis, to eligible employees, retirees, beneficiaries and their covered dependents. This action exercises the first of four renewal options. Three renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027.
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-375, all competitive sealed proposals shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.

Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Open and Responsible Government

Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ?
District 1 ?
District 2 ?
District 3 ?
District 4 ?
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District 6 ?

Is this a purchasing item?
Yes

Summary & Background

Scope of Work: The continuous of Employee Healthcare Benefit Plan – Dental with Aetna Life Insurance Company (Atlanta, GA): [1] Dental  PPO (DPPO) Plan on a self-funded basis and [2] Dental HMO (DHMO) Plan on an insured basis, to eligible employees, retirees, beneficiaries and their covered dependents.

Community Impact: This contract provides dental plan benefit coverage to eligible Fulton County active employees, retirees, beneficiaries and covered dependents.

Department Recommendation: The Finance Department recommends renewal of the above options.

Project Implications: Approval is needed immediately begin communication to employees, retirees and beneficiaries for open enrollment.

Community Issues/Concerns: None

Department Issues/Concerns: None

Contract Modification:
CURRENT CONTRACT HISTO...

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