Opportunity
Saskatchewan Tenders #SSO-SS-0142
RFP for Group Life, Health, Dental & Retiree Benefit Plans for Saskatchewan Healthcare Workers
Posted
June 15, 2026
Respond By
July 20, 2026
Identifier
SSO-SS-0142
NAICS
524114, 524292
Health Shared Services Saskatchewan (3sHealth) is seeking insurance service providers to supply and administer benefit plans for approximately 79,000 healthcare workers across 65 employers in Saskatchewan. - Government Buyer: - Health Shared Services Saskatchewan (3sHealth), representing the Province of Saskatchewan and its healthcare agencies - Products/Services Requested: - Group Life Insurance Plan - Coverage for 49,500 members - Includes Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Employee Optional Life, Spousal Optional Life, and Voluntary AD&D - Experience-rated rates required - Core Dental Plan - Administrative services only (ASO) rates required - Includes preventive, basic, and major restorative services - No deductible or annual maximum; maximum reimbursement schedule applies - In-Scope Extended Health Care and Enhanced Dental Plan - ASO rates required - Includes prescription drugs, paramedical services, vision care, hearing aids, and out-of-Canada emergency coverage - Out-of-Scope Extended Health Care and Enhanced Dental Plan - ASO rates required - Includes stop loss pooling for out-of-country claims (current stop loss level: $10,000) - Out-of-Scope Flexible Spending Plan (HSA portion only) - 1,573 members - Health Care Spending Account with $979 annual allocation per member (pro-rated) - Claims adjudicated and paid on ASO basis - Retiree Health and Dental Plan - 8,290 members - Insured plan with monthly premiums paid by plan members - Options for health only, dental only, or both - Plan year: June 1 to May 31 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Providers must offer experience-rated and administrative service rates as specified - Stop loss pooling required for certain plans - Value-added services and technology integration are emphasized - Branding with 3sHealth “house-brand” required - Full access to data for plan administration - Seamless member experience, including technology and reporting - Detailed requirements for transition planning, service standards, and administrative capabilities - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the RFP is open to all qualified insurance providers
Description
This Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by Health Shared Services Saskatchewan (3sHealth) seeks proposals from vendors to supply insurance services for the Employee Benefit Plan Trusts. The plans include Group Life Insurance, Core Dental, Extended Health Care and Enhanced Dental (both In-Scope and Out-of-Scope), Flexible Spending Plan (HSA portion only), and Retiree Health and Dental Plan. The goal is to partner with providers offering competitive products, industry-leading technology, and cost-effective solutions to support Saskatchewan's healthcare workers. Vendors must specify which insured benefits or services they are responding to and comply with the detailed submission requirements and timelines.