Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Management and Budget
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos
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.
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with AS&G Claims Administration, Inc. at a cost of $2,531,556; and Injury Management Organization, Inc., $316,848 for workers' compensation third party administration services for Harris County for the period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027 (220319), Justification for 0% MWBE 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:
Harris County could consider purchasing a fully insured workers' compensation policy; however, this would increase the overall cost of the workers' compensation program.
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