Delaware New Castle Civic Plus #26PP-129

New Castle County Solicits Post-65 Retiree Medicare Insurance Plans and Administration

New Castle County, Delaware is seeking proposals for fully-insured Post-65 Retiree Insurance Plans, covering both medical and prescription drug benefits for approximately 590 retirees and their spouses over age 65. - Government Buyer: - New Castle County Purchasing Division - Products/Services Requested: - Fully-insured Medicare Advantage or Medigap plans (Base and Buy-up options) - Medical and prescription drug coverage, including telemedicine, emergency care, mental health, substance abuse, preventive services - Implementation and ongoing administration, including: - On-site and web-based enrollment assistance - Customer service and electronic eligibility management - Employee web self-service (claims, ID cards, directories, communication) - OEMs and Vendors: - Current network provider is Aetna (Medicare Advantage PPO), but alternatives are sought - No specific OEMs mandated; open to all qualified insurance carriers and plan administrators - Unique or Notable Requirements: - At least two plan options required (Base and Buy-up), with one matching current base plan - No evidence of insurability for current enrollees - No broker commissions allowed - Must serve retirees residing outside Delaware - Bidders must sign a non-disclosure agreement for census data - Emphasis on network accessibility, cost, plan administration, performance guarantees, and experience - Compliance with ethical standards, licensing, cybersecurity, and supplier diversity - Place of Performance/Delivery: - New Castle County Government Center, 87 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720

Description

New Castle County is seeking competitive sealed bids and priced proposals for Post-65 Retiree Insurance Plans, including implementation. The procurement aims to review alternatives to the current fully insured Medicare Advantage plans for medical and prescription drug coverage for Post-65 retirees and their spouses. The County's objectives include reducing costs, minimizing disruption to retirees, and minimizing administrative burden on HR. The contract effective date is January 1, 2027, with a proposal submission deadline of May 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

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