Healthcare Benefits Consulting Services

The Vendor is required to provide for the healthcare benefits consulting services to offer assistance in the preparation of health related benefit programs plan design, premium recommendations and cost modules for the county’s self-insured programs.
- Evaluate current health offerings, wellness program, financial performance, and statistical data of the county.
•    Review and evaluate the County's existing employee benefits plans related to health insurance; gather, review, and evaluate County's statistical data on demographics, claims, premiums, and other data necessary to conduct the evaluation.
•    Recommend methods to contain costs, maintain competitiveness, and improve services provided to employees, retirees, and dependents.
•    Advice the County on new benefit developments including any requirements associated with new Health Reform law which may alter posture towards adopting or continuing existing employee benefit programs.
•    Review current medical, dental, pharmacy, mental health/EAP, and vision plans, analyzing premium levels, claims, reserves, negotiated costs and administrative fees.
•    Review Wellness and disease management program and provide recommendations. 
•    Attend wellness meetings based on the county’s request.
•    Review rate proposals to ensure underlying assumptions are appropriate to the County. Negotiate savings on renewals from existing vendors.
- Provide benefits education to staff and Committees as necessary.
- Conduct education session(s) or vendor selection committee regarding industry terms, standards, and related educational matters.
- Work with County to prepare presentation of recommended vendors which includes data on plan design, costs, and other information necessary for the Board to make final decision. Participate at all Health Benefits related Board of Commissioners Meetings including presentation of Technical materials.
- Analysis and forecasting of plan results versus budget
- Assistance in determining annual healthcare budget.

- Contract Period/Term: 1 year
- Pre-Proposal Conference Date: November 10, 2025
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: November 18, 2025