Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 220319
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): AS&G Claims Administration, Inc.; Injury Management Organization, Inc.
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with AS&G Claims Administration, Inc.; and Injury Management Organization, Inc. for workers' compensation third party administration services for Harris County for the period of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025 at a cost of $2,614,331 (220319), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County self-insures workers' compensation claims and reimburses a third-party administrator who evaluates and pays claims for job-related injuries in accordance with State statute and regulations.
Expected Impact:
A third-party administrator is necessary to ensure claims for injured employees are reviewed promptly and eligible payments are made to the employee and their providers timely and accurately according to statutes and regulations. Cost containment services are necessary to minimize the cost of services and inappropriate or unnecessary treatments.
Alternative Options:
N/A
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
x Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
11/15/22
267
Advertisement Approval
8/29/23
329
Award
Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
Workers' Compensation
Current Fiscal Yea...
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