Description
The Town of North Hempstead is seeking a Third Party Administrator to handle its workers' compensation program. The selected firm will be responsible for administering and assisting the Town in providing workers' compensation for eligible employees. The scope of this RFP includes preparing and submitting timely filings with the Workers Compensation Board, complying with all laws and regulations regarding workers' compensation benefits, establishing and maintaining complete claims files, and reviewing, processing, and paying medical and indemnity claims on a timely basis. The contract will be valid for three years with the option to renew for two additional one-year terms.
• The Town employs approximately 430 full-time employees and 400 part-time/seasonal employees.
• The average annual payments for workers' compensation claims over the last five years are approximately $640,000.
• The Town has 19 open/re-opened claims in the Tail claim program, all of which are indemnity claims.
• The Town is currently fully insured for its workers' compensation program but is considering becoming self-insured for new claims.
• The selected firm will be required to provide detailed information about their experience, qualifications, and approach to workers' compensation claims management.