File #: 21-0647    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government Status: Passed
File created: 7/12/2021 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 9/1/2021 Final action: 9/1/2021
Title: Request approval to renew existing contracts - Finance Department, 19-RFP060519C-MH, Employee Healthcare Benefit Plan - Dental on a fully-insured basis with Aetna Life Insurance Company (Atlanta, GA) to administer: [1] Dental PPO (DPPO) Plan on a self-insured basis and [2] Dental HMO (DMO) Plan to eligible employees, retirees, beneficiaries and their covered dependents. This action exercises the second of four renewal options. Two renewal options remain. Effective date: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. (APPROVED)
Attachments: 1. Exhibit 1 Contract Renewal Agreement, 2. Exhibit 2 Contract Renewal Evaluation Form 2022, 3. Exhibit 3 Contractor Performance Report - Aetna (Dental MA)

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 Healthcare Benefit Plan - Dental on a fully-insured basis with Aetna Life Insurance Company (Atlanta, GA) to administer: [1] Dental PPO (DPPO) Plan on a self-insured basis and [2] Dental HMO (DMO) Plan to eligible employees, retirees, beneficiaries and their covered dependents. This action exercises the second of four renewal options. Two renewal options remain. Effective date: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. (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 or 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 ?
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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: Aetna administers the self-insured dental PPO and the fully-insured dental HMO plans for active employees, retirees/beneficiaries and their eligible dependents. This contract provides an all-inclusive administration fee for dental plan administration, claims adjudication, standard reporting and customer service. Aetna's offering continues to provide the best overall value in terms of choice, provider access and cost both for the County and its members.

Community Impact: None

Department Recommendation: The Finance Dep...

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