DAS Medical Plan Third-Party Administrator

The State of Ohio is seeking a qualified Third‑Party Administrator (TPA) to manage its self‑insured medical plan (Ohio Med) for state employees and dependents. The TPA will be responsible for administering three plan designs (PPO, Select, HDHP), processing all claims incurred on or after July 1 2027, and ensuring a seamless transition if the incumbent is replaced. The contractor must sign a nondisclosure agreement to access sensitive exhibits and will be required to submit both technical and cost proposals. The solicitation is open to all qualified firms; there is no MBE set‑aside, and the process is conducted through the OhioBuys portal. • Administer three existing health‑plan options (PPO, Select, HDHP) without alterations. • Process all claims from July 1 2027 onward and provide transition services if a change of contractor occurs. • Submit a signed NDA by November 4 2026 to obtain confidential exhibits, and deliver full proposals by November 13 2026.