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, 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 |
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8-16-23 |
100% employee paid |
Total Revised Amount |
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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)
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Ray Turner, Deputy Finance Director (404) 612-7737
Verna Thomas, Benefits Manager (404) 612-7639
Contract Attached
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Yes
Previous Contracts
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Yes
Total Contract Value
Original Approved Amount: |
100% employee paid based on approved premium rates. |
Previous Adjustments: |
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Grant Information Summary
Amount Requested: |
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Cash |
Match Required: |
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In-Kind |
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Approval to Award |
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Apply & Accept |
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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 |