South Dakota Posting Board #27RFP-SDBOR11162026

International Student Health Insurance for South Dakota Public Universities

The South Dakota Board of Regents is seeking fully insured international student health coverage and related enrollment and support services for its six public universities. - Government buyer: State of South Dakota, South Dakota Board of Regents (SDBOR), Executive Directors Office. - Covered institutions: Black Hills State University; Dakota State University; Northern State University; South Dakota School of Mines & Technology; South Dakota State University; and the University of South Dakota. - OEMs and vendors: No insurance carrier, OEM, or vendor is named in the opportunity. - Requested service: Fully insured international student medical coverage, with options for students, eligible spouses, dependents, and scholars. Proposals must offer at least two plan options and annual and semester coverage periods. - Key benefit requirements: At least $500,000 in overall medical coverage and at least $100,000 per accident or illness; deductible no greater than $500; at least 75% PPO coverage; and medical evacuation coverage up to $100,000. The benefit schedule lists a $5,000 annual out-of-pocket limit, emergency family travel up to $1,500, repatriation of remains up to $50,000, and accidental death and dismemberment up to $10,000. The RFP specifies a $25,000 minimum for repatriation. - Distinctive requirements: Intercollegiate athletics coverage, including NCAA and club sports, is required. Routine dental care and repatriation coverage are preferred riders. The plan must offer a refund option for summer months when a student is outside the country. - Service and administration needs: Online enrollment and administration, medical cards, claims review and reporting, multilingual customer support, account management, assistance finding care and filing claims, university enrollment oversight, and student education and training. - Period: Initial one-year coverage term, with up to five additional one-year renewal options. Coverage options include annual, academic-year, semester, term, summer, monthly, and dependent coverage; specific start and end dates are not included here. - Contract value: Not stated; enrollment and pricing information are insufficient to estimate reliably.

Description

The South Dakota Board of Regents seeks competitive proposals for fully insured international student health care coverage for its six member universities. Coverage is for international students, with the stated policy also requiring eligible students’ spouses and dependents to have proof of insurance. The RFP includes participant and dependent coverage information and a schedule of benefits, including medical expense coverage and specified optional or required riders. Proposals are due January 8, 2027.

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