Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 240083
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 4.6%
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of lowest priced proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company for Dental Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and Dental Health Maintenance Organization (DHMO) Insurance for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, with four (4) one-year renewal options (240083), MWDBE Contracted Goal: 4.6%.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County provides dental coverage to approximately 43,000 employees, retirees, and their dependents. This request is to make an award to Cigna Healthcare for dental benefits administration for 2025 with four subsequent renewal options based on the best overall proposal taking into consideration the evaluation criteria as outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP).
The recommended contract award will transition Harris County from fully insured to a self-funded, Administrative Services Only (ASO), funding arrangement.
Expected Impact:
This award provides Harris County's covered members continuation of their dental benefits with access to a Dental Preferred Provider Organization (DPPO) network. In addition, the transition to a self-funded dental plan will assist Harris County to maintain control over plan reserves and allow for plan customizations throughout the duration of the contract. Overall, this award ensures a dental benefit that contributes to an affordable and generou...
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