Hingham Town Opengov #262317

Consulting Services for Health Care Plan Design and Cost Study – Town of Hingham

The Town Administrator's Office of Hingham, Massachusetts, is seeking consulting services for a comprehensive study of employee health care plan designs and cost sharing frameworks. - Government Buyer: - Town Administrator's Office, Town of Hingham, Massachusetts - Products/Services Requested: - Consulting services for research and assessment of health care plan designs - Financial analysis of cost sharing frameworks - Development of actionable options to reduce employee health care costs - Final report summarizing findings and recommendations - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Collaboration with the Personnel Board, Task Force, and external consultants - Analysis of both short- and long-term financial impacts - Contract subject to Select Board approval for values over $50,000 - Focus on maintaining fiscal responsibility while reducing costs

Description

The Town of Hingham is seeking a research and assessment study on health care plan designs and cost sharing frameworks to address rising health care costs affecting budget and affordability. The study aims to reduce employee costs while maintaining fiscal responsibility, in light of a required minimum cost sharing allocation of 50% and anticipated rate increases effective July 1, 2026. The project will start in July 2026 and conclude with a final report due by December 31, 2026. The awarding authority includes the Town Administrator/Chief Procurement Officer and the Town of Hingham Select Board, subject to a final vote for contracts over $50,000.

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