Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 230021
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a renewal option with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas for basic and optional long term disability insurance for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, at a cost of $2,124,600 (230021), Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County provides health and related benefits coverage to approximately 18,400 employees, 6,500 retirees and 18,100 of their dependents for a total of 43,000 members. Harris County is fully insured for long term disability benefits and pays a monthly premium to a carrier, who is liable for the claims.
This request is for approval of the first of six (6) one-year renewal options with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025.
Expected Impact:
The renewal provides Harris County’s covered employees continuation of their basic and optional long term
disability benefits. Overall, this renewal ensures a long-term disability benefit that contributes to an affordable
and generous benefits package to assist in efforts to recruit and retain a healthy and effective workforce.
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):
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9/19/2023 |
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Location: N/A
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 09/19/2024
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 01/01/2025
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Sarah Acosta, Director, HRRM; Jeremy Woodard, Sourcing Manager, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter