Kansas Supplier Systems #EVT0010761

Kansas SEHBP Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Administration

This opportunity involves the Kansas Department of Administration, State Employee Health Benefit Plan (SEHBP), seeking proposals for voluntary insurance benefits for active state employees. - Government Buyer: - Kansas Department of Administration, State Employee Health Benefit Plan (SEHBP) - Kansas State Employees Health Care Commission - Office of Procurement and Contracts - Products/Services Requested: - Voluntary insurance products for active state employees: - Group Accident Insurance - Critical Illness Insurance - Hospital Indemnity Insurance - Full administration and support services, including: - Claims processing - Customer service - Eligibility and account management - Printing, mailing, and member communications - Website and open enrollment support - Legislative request support - Data security and HIPAA compliance - Quantities/Part Numbers: - No specific part numbers or quantities; services are for all eligible active state employees - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Nationwide coverage required - Strict performance standards with liquidated damages for non-compliance (e.g., claims processed within 14-30 business days, 100% timely response to inquiries) - Payroll deduction for premiums exclusive to selected vendor - Minimum three-year rate guarantee requested - Vendors must comply with state and federal laws, including HIPAA - Vendors must provide a Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate - No commissions included in rates; all costs and fees must be disclosed - Separate technical, cost, and confidential proposals required - Participation in open enrollment events and support for legislative requests - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all qualified insurance companies - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Primary locations in Topeka, Kansas, including the Office of Procurement and Contracts and the Kansas State Employees Health Care Commission - Services must be available to all eligible state employees statewide

Description

The Kansas Department of Administration is soliciting proposals for voluntary benefits under the State Employee Health Benefit Plan (SEHBP). This Request for Proposal (RFP) covers the provision of voluntary insurance products such as accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance for active state employees. The contract period is from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029, and the procurement includes detailed technical and cost proposal requirements, performance guarantees, and reporting standards. The solicitation requires bidders to submit separate files for technical proposals, cost proposals, and confidential information, and includes various exhibits detailing the scope and standards.

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