File #: 23-0549    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government Status: Passed
File created: 7/5/2023 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 8/16/2023 Final action: 8/16/2023
Title: Request approval to renew an existing contract - Finance Department, 21RFP071321C-MH, Voluntary Worksite Benefits with (A) Continental American Insurance Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aflac Incorporated to provide Accident Insurance; Critical Illness Insurance; Hospital Indemnity Insurance; Whole Life with Long Term Care Rider and Flexible Spending Accounts (Ameriflex Administrator): Commuter/Transit, Dependent Care, Limited Purpose & Traditional Health; (B) Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. dba LegalShield to provide Identity Theft Protection; and (C) Metropolitan Life Insurance Company to provide Short-term Disability Insurance & Legal Plans. Voluntary Benefit Plan Premiums/Contributions 100% employee paid. This action exercises the second of four renewal options. Two renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. (APPROVED)
Attachments: 1. Exhibit 3 Voluntary Benefits Premium Rates, 2. Exhibit 4: Voluntary Benefit Plan Design Provisions, 3. Exhibit 5: Voluntary Benefit Plans Subsidies, 4. Exhibit 2B: Contractor Performance Report Metlife, 5. Exhibit 2C: Contractor Performance Report Prepaid Legal, 6. Exhibit 1A Contract Renewal Agreement - AFLAC, 7. Exhibit 1B Contract Renewal Agreement - MetLife, 8. Exhibit 1C Contract Renewal Agreement - Prepaid Legal, 9. Exhibit 2A: Contractor Performance Report Aflac

 

Department

Finance

 

Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)

title

 

Request approval to renew an existing contract - Finance Department, 21RFP071321C-MH, Voluntary Worksite Benefits with (A) Continental American Insurance Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aflac Incorporated to provide Accident Insurance; Critical Illness Insurance; Hospital Indemnity Insurance; Whole Life with Long Term Care Rider and Flexible Spending Accounts (Ameriflex Administrator):  Commuter/Transit, Dependent Care, Limited Purpose & Traditional Health; (B) Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. dba LegalShield to provide Identity Theft Protection; and (C) Metropolitan Life Insurance Company to provide Short-term Disability Insurance & Legal Plans. Voluntary Benefit Plan Premiums/Contributions 100% employee paid.  This action exercises the second of four renewal options.  Two renewal options remain.  Effective dates:  January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.  (APPROVED)

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Requirement for Board Action
(Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)

In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-394(6), the Purchasing Department shall present all renewal requests to the Board of Commissioners at least 90 days prior to the contract renewal date, 60 days if the contract term is six (6) months or less.

 

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                     

District 5                     

District 6                     


Is this a purchasing item?

Yes

 

Summary & Background (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)

 

Scope of Work: Scope of Work: This contract provides administration of the voluntary benefits programs for active employees.  Full-time employees are eligible for all plan offerings.  Temporary employees are limited to post-tax plan options only.  Voluntary benefits premiums are paid with 100% employee contributions.  There is no premium cost impact to the County.  Administration by vendor are as follows:

 

 

 

Plans

Vendor

Premium Tax Basis

Critical Illness insurance

Aflac

Pre-tax

Hospital Indemnity insurance

Aflac

Pre-tax

Accident insurance

Aflac

Pre-tax

Whole Life with Long Term Care Rider

Aflac

Post-tax

Flexible Spending Accounts

Aflac  (Ameriflex Administrator)

Pre-tax

Identity Theft Protection

 Pre-paid Legal Services

Post-tax

Legal Insurance

Metlife

Post-tax

Short Term Disability insurance 

Metlife

Post-tax

 

Community Impact: None.

 

Department Recommendation: The Finance Department recommends renewal of existing contracts with Aflac, Prepaid Legal and Metlife to provide voluntary benefits coverage to active employees for the 2024 plan year.  There are no changes to the premium rates and plan designs from 2023 to 2024.  

 

Project Implications: None.

 

Community Issues/Concerns: None.

 

Department Issues/Concerns: None.

 

Contract Modification

 

Current Contract History

BOC Item

Date

Dollar Amount

Original Award Amount

21-0658

9-1-21

100% employee paid

1st Renewal

22-0608

9-7-22

100% employee paid

2nd Renewal

 

8-16-23

100% employee paid

Total Revised Amount

 

 

 

Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)

Total Contract Value:      100.00% Employee Funded

(A)

Contract Value:                                          100.00% Employee Funded

Prime Vendor:                     Continental American Insurance Co. dba Aflac Group

Prime Status:                     Non-Minority

Location:                                                               Columbia, SC

County:                                                               Richland County

Prime Value:                                          100.00% Employee Funded

Subcontractor:                                          None

                                          

Total Contract Value:                     100.00% Employee Funded

Total Certified Value:                      $-0-

 

(B)

Contract Value:                                          100.00% Employee Funded

Prime Vendor:                     Pre-Paid Legal Services dba Legal Shield

Prime Status:                     Non-Minority

Location:                                                               Ada, OK

County:                                                               Pontotoc County

Prime Value:                                          100.00% Employee Funded

Subcontractor:                                           None

 

Total Contract Value:                      100.00% Employee Funded

Total Certified Value:                      $-0-

 

(C)

Contract Value:                                          100.00% Employee Funded

Prime Vendor:                     MetLife Consumer Services & MetLife Legal Plans, Inc.

Prime Status:                     Non-Minority

Location:                                                               New York, NY

County:                                                               New York County

Prime Value:                                          100.00% Employee Funded

Subcontractor:                                          None

 

Total Contract Value:                     100.00% Employee Funded

Total Certified Value:                     $-0-

 

Exhibits Attached:

Exhibit 1: Contract Renewal Agreements

Exhibit 2: Contractor Performance Reports

Exhibit 3: Contract Renewal Evaluation Form

Exhibit 4: Voluntary Benefits Premium Rates

Exhibit 5: Voluntary Benefit Plan Designs

Exhibit 6: Voluntary Benefit Subsidies

 

Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
title

Ray Turner, Deputy Finance Director (404) 612-7737

Verna Thomas, Benefits Manager (404) 612-7639

 

Contract Attached
title

Yes


Previous Contracts

title

Yes

 

Total Contract Value

Original Approved Amount:

100% employee paid based on approved premium rates.

Previous Adjustments:

 

This Request:

 

TOTAL:

 


Grant Information Summary

Amount Requested:

 

Cash

Match Required:

 

In-Kind

Start Date:

 

Approval to Award

End Date:

 

Apply & Accept

Match Account $:

 

 

 


Fiscal Impact / Funding Source

Funding Line 1:

100% Employee Paid Premiums

 

Key Contract Terms

Start Date: 1/1/2024

End Date: 12/31/2024

Cost Adjustment:

Renewal/Extension Terms: 2 of 4 Renewals


Overall Contractor Performance Rating:

AFLAC                                                                                                         88%

MetLife                                                                                                         88%

Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc.                                          88%

 

Would you select/recommend this vendor again?

Yes

 

Report Period Start:

Report Period End:

1/1/2023

6/30/2023