DEPARTMENT
Finance
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a recommended proposal - Finance Department, 24RFP050124C-MH (Vision), Employee Healthcare Benefit Plan with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife), to administer vision benefits on a self-insured basis to eligible employees, retirees, beneficiaries and their covered dependents. Effective, January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, with four renewal options. (APPROVED)
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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 for professional and consultant services 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
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: The County issued an Request for Proposal to provide Plan services for all, or any subset of, employee healthcare benefit plans. Benefits are offered to all active and retired employees, and their eligible dependents. Plan services will be effective January 1, 2025.
Scope of Work: MetLife will administer the self-funded vision benefits for active employees, retirees/beneficiaries, and their eligible dependents. The contract will include vision plan administration, claims adjudication, standard reporting, and customer service. Under a self-funded arrangement, the carrier administers the plan, but claims are funded by the County. MetLife will provide $5,000 in the first year of the contract, to offset costs of implementation and transitioning to a new vendor.
Community Impact: None
Department Recommendation: The Finance Department recommends MetLife to administer Vision b...
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