Dental Benefits

The University of Minnesota is seeking a dental program third-party administrator to provide claims administration and network management services for its employees, spouses, dependents, and retirees. The selected respondent will be required to provide the best value for employees and the University in terms of effective claims administration and customer service, stable and well-managed networks, financial stability, and continuity of care. Bidders are required to quote on both narrow and broad network options and are encouraged to suggest alternate plan designs that may address University needs in a more cost-effective manner. • The current contract is self-insured, and all bidders must submit a self-insured proposal. • The desired benefit design for employees is shown briefly in the document and in detail on the Summary of Benefits for Dental Coverage for the University of Minnesota document (attached). • Respondents are prohibited from contacting the identified department about this RFP while in process. • The University may issue one or more addenda to this RFx at any time for any reason. • The University may require one or more respondents to make an oral presentation, schedule a site visit, or request a demonstration of, or to test, any or all goods and/or work proposed in response to this RFx.