Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Human Resources and Talent
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Andrea CoughlinRowley
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 230107
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Aetna Life Insurance Company
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 10%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement and a renewal option with Aetna Life Insurance Company to incorporate 2027 Prescription Renewal Plans and addendums for group medical (including Prescription Drug Program and Stop Loss Coverage, Employee Assistance Program and Flexible Spending Accounts) for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026, with no increase in the total contract amount (230107), MWBE Contracted Goal: 10%.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County contracts with Aetna Life Insurance Company to administer the County's group medical and prescription drug benefits, stop-loss coverage, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts.
As part of the 2027 renewal, the agreement must be updated to incorporate the 2027 SilverScript Renewal Package, which reflects the SilverScript plan design and formulary previously approved by Commissioners Court for Plan Year 2027. SilverScript provides Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage for Medicare-eligible retirees and dependents enrolled in the County's Aetna Base and Plus medical plans.
The agreement will also be updated to incorporate the PrudentMed Solution Addendum to i...
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