Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #WF348BA
WMCHealth seeks fully-insured dental and vision plan providers for three-year contract
Posted
September 02, 2026
Respond By
September 25, 2026
Identifier
WF348BA
NAICS
524114
Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is seeking proposals from qualified insurance carriers to provide fully-insured dental and vision plans for its employees across multiple hospitals and entities in New York. - Government Buyer: - Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) - Executive Offices at Taylor Pavilion, Office of Legal Affairs - Network includes Westchester Medical Center, MidHudson Regional Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, and others - OEMs and Vendors: - MetLife is the current carrier - Opportunity is open to all qualified insurance carriers; brokers and consultants are excluded - Products/Services Requested: - Fully-insured dental plan services - Fully-insured vision plan services - Comprehensive coverage including plan setup, data integration, employee communication, training, compliance, account management, claims processing, network management, member support, preventive care programs, and reporting - Notable Requirements: - Proposals must be submitted directly by carriers/vendors (no brokers or consultants) - Guaranteed rates for the full three-year contract term; no loss of benefits for covered individuals - Vendors must confirm ability to begin implementation by October 2025 - Detailed plan design and requirements provided upon submission of confidentiality agreement - Letter of Intent, confidentiality agreement, and completion of questionnaires/census documents required for proposal submission
Description
The WMCHealth Network is issuing a Request for Proposals to invite qualified firms to submit fully-insured quotes for dental and vision plans throughout WMCHealth. The contract term is 12 months with optional 12-month renewals. Proposals must be submitted directly by qualified carriers or vendors; submissions through brokers or consultants will not be accepted. The solicitation covers services in Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester counties.