Mississippi Procurement Portal #3140004550

Mississippi PERS Seeks Disability Determination and Appeal Services

The Public Employees' Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS) is seeking qualified organizations to provide comprehensive Disability Determination and Disability Appeal Services to support its disability retirement application and review process. - Government Buyer: - Public Employees' Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS) - Headquarters: 429 Mississippi Street, Jackson, MS 39201-1005 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or named vendors are mentioned in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Disability Determination and Disability Appeal Services - Medical Board reviews for disability retirement applications - Independent medical evaluations - Claim assessments and eligibility determinations (duty-related and non-duty-related) - Appeal preparation, support, and testimony - Ongoing program management, including a web-based portal for claim tracking and reporting - Qualified medical professionals and claims liaisons required - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Strict confidentiality and HIPAA compliance - Cybersecurity requirements for handling sensitive data - Execution of a confidentiality agreement - Submission of both redacted and unredacted proposals - Participation in an initial project meeting - Emphasis on innovative, comprehensive service packages and compliance with statutory requirements - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term of five years, with an option to extend for up to three additional years

Description

The Public Employees' Retirement System of Mississippi is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to provide Disability Determination and Disability Appeal Services. The services aim to support the disability retirement application and review process by providing Medical Board and disability determination and appeal services for both non-duty-related and duty-related eligibility determinations under the PERS defined benefit plan. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of ensuring that all approved disabilities meet the criteria for benefits, impacting the cost of pension plans. The deadline for proposal submission is June 1, 2026.

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