Legislation Details

File #: 26-0617    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/18/2026 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 9/30/2026 Final action:
Title: Request approval to renew existing contracts - Finance Department, 24RFP050124C-MH, Employee Healthcare Benefits Plans with (A) Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (Atlanta, GA) to administer the self-insured Point of Service (POS), Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), HMO Medicare, Medicare Indemnity and PPO Plus (Closed) Plans and Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) including pharmacy for all self-insured active and under 65 plans; and including a fully-insured pharmacy for all over 65 (Medicare eligible) plans;. This action exercises the second of four renewal options. Two renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027.
Attachments: 1. Anthem 2027 renewal contract form, 2. Anthem 2026 vendor performance report
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Department
Finance

Requested Action
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Request approval to renew existing contracts - Finance Department, 24RFP050124C-MH, Employee Healthcare Benefits Plans with (A) Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (Atlanta, GA) to administer the self-insured Point of Service (POS), Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), HMO Medicare, Medicare Indemnity and PPO Plus (Closed) Plans and Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) including pharmacy for all self-insured active and under 65 plans; and including a fully-insured pharmacy for all over 65 (Medicare eligible) plans;. This action exercises the second of four renewal options. Two renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027.
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Requirement for Board Action
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
Open and Responsible Government

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

Is this a purchasing item?
Yes

Summary & Background

Scope of Work: Renewal of current Anthem (BCBS) contracts to continue to provide medical and pharmacy coverage to eligible active employees and retirees. (A) a self-insured Point of Service (POS), Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP), and the following Medicare Supplement Plans (HMO Medicare, Medicare Indemnity and PPO Plus [closed]) administered by Anthem. In addition to continuing the fully-insured Part D Employer Group Waiver Plan for all Medicare retirees enrolled in the Anthem plans for 2027.

Community Impact: This contract provides Anthem medical and coverage for eligible Fulton County active employees, retirees, beneficiaries and covered dependents.

Department Recommendation: Request approval of renewal for the continuous of the Anthem plans listed above.

Project Implications: Approval is needed immediately to s...

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