Garland Ionwave #REQ00003255

City of Garland group stop-loss insurance for employees and retirees

The City of Garland is seeking group stop-loss insurance proposals for its employee and retiree medical benefit plans. - Buyer: City of Garland, Texas; Procurement and Contracts Division. - Service requested: Group stop-loss insurance supporting the City’s existing medical benefit plans. Quote coverage matching current benefits; improved alternatives may also be proposed. - Covered population: Approximately 2,162 active employees, 253 retirees, and 3 COBRA participants. - Incumbent providers and named vendors: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) is the current stop-loss carrier and medical third-party administrator; Prime is the current pharmacy benefit manager; HUB International is the City’s benefits consultant. These incumbent relationships do not indicate an award under this solicitation. - Notable requirements: Submit stop-loss quotes net of commissions, describe services and the assigned account team, provide financial information and applicable ratings, and include an implementation plan. Proposals should address protection of employee information and the City’s security expectations. - Evaluation and term: The City will consider proposal completeness, service range, experience, ability to maximize the proposed budget, and references. The initial term is one year, with up to two optional one-year renewals; renewal is not guaranteed.

Description

The City of Garland is seeking proposals from providers for stop loss insurance covering its employees and retirees. Proposals should quote coverage matching current benefits and may also offer alternatives that improve on current benefits. The insurance is intended to support the City’s existing employee benefit plan arrangements, with the chosen plans intended to take effect January 1, 2027. The initial contract term is one year, with up to two optional one-year renewals.

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