DEPARTMENT
Finance
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to renew existing contracts - Finance Department, 19-RFP060519C-MH, Employee Health Benefit Plan - Vision Benefits provided on a self-funded basis administered by EyeMed Vision Care, to eligible active employees, retirees/beneficiaries and their eligible dependents. This action exercises the third of four renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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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
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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: The Finance Department requests approval to renew existing contract with EyeMed Vision Care to administer self-funded comprehensive vision benefit services for eligible active employees, retirees/beneficiaries and their covered dependents. Under the self-funded arrangement, the carrier administers the plan, but claims are funded by the County. This contract provides an all-inclusive administration fee for vision plan administration, claims adjudication, reporting and customer service. EyeMed continues to offer the largest provider network.
Community Impact: None
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