James Madison University #RFP# MLO-1005

International Student and Study Abroad Health Insurance for James Madison University

James Madison University (JMU) has awarded and renewed a contract for international student/scholar and study abroad participant health insurance, with the following key details: - Government Buyer - James Madison University (JMU), Procurement Services, Center for Global Engagement - Commonwealth of Virginia - OEMs and Vendors - Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI) (insurance provider and administrator) - ACE American Insurance Company (Chubb Group) (insurance underwriter) - Products/Services Requested - International Student/Scholar Health Insurance (for inbound F or J visa students, scholars, dependents, OPT, faculty, researchers) - Medical expenses: up to $200,000 per student, $100,000 per dependent - Accidental death & dismemberment: $15,000 - Emergency medical evacuation: $250,000 - Repatriation/return of mortal remains: $100,000 - Mental health, maternity, pre-existing conditions, athletic injuries, quarantine benefit ($2,000), and unlimited medical expense for Spain enrollments (90+ days) - Monthly premium rates by coverage type (insured only, spouse, dependents, family) - Study Abroad Participant Health Insurance (for outbound students, faculty, staff) - Medical expenses: up to $250,000 per participant/dependent - Accidental death & dismemberment: $15,000 - Emergency medical evacuation: $250,000 - Security evacuation: $100,000 - Repatriation/return of mortal remains: $100,000 - Monthly premium rates by coverage type - Claims services, monthly reporting, ID cards/booklets, and compliance with federal and Virginia regulations (including J-1 requirements) - Unique or Notable Requirements - Hard waiver/enrollment rules for inbound students - Open enrollment periods and prorated premiums - No out-of-state trust/association plans (except as amended) - Policy must be filed/approved in Virginia - Coverage for athletic injuries, mental health, and quarantine - Monthly claims reporting to JMU Center for Global Engagement - Option to add additional goods/services during contract term - Contract is renewable, with two one-year renewals remaining - Estimated annual enrollment - Approximately 340 inbound international students/scholars - Approximately 1,400–1,700 outbound study abroad participants - Place of Performance/Delivery - James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA (Procurement Services, Center for Global Engagement)

Description

This solicitation is for a contract to provide International Student/Scholar and Study Abroad Participant Health Insurance for James Madison University (JMU), an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The contract covers insurance for international students, scholars, and study abroad participants, including medical expenses, accidental death and dismemberment, emergency medical evacuation, repatriation, and other related benefits. The initial contract term is one year with an option to renew for nine additional one-year periods. The current contractor is Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI).

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