DAS Behavioral Health Third-Party Administrator RFP

The State of Ohio, via its Department of Administrative Services, is seeking a qualified third‑party administrator (TPA) to manage the State’s Behavioral Health Benefit Plan for roughly 104,600 lives. The contractor will provide per‑employee‑per‑month administrative services, claims processing, reporting, and compliance with state IT and privacy standards. Offerors must sign a nondisclosure agreement to access detailed exhibit files and submit a full technical and cost proposal by the deadline. • Administer a self‑insured behavioral health plan covering approximately 43,800 employees and their families. • Deliver monthly financial reports, maintain census data, and interface with the Ohio Agency for Knowledge Services (OAKS) for data transfers. • Comply with state IT policy, business associate agreements, and other regulatory requirements.