GENERAL NOTICE: Employee Stop-Loss Insurance

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) is giving notice of intent to award a contract for the Employee Stop-Loss Benefit Program. The program is designed to protect the Tollway from high claim costs under the Employee Benefits Program. The initial contract term is one year, and the estimated value of the contract is $1,234,872.00. The contract was awarded to Wellpoint Life and Health Insurance Company, and the award is contingent upon approval from the Tollway's Board of Directors. • The contract is for the Employee Stop-Loss Benefit Program, which is a type of coverage designed to protect the Tollway from high claim costs under the Employee Benefits Program. • The initial contract term is one year, from 03/01/2026 to 02/28/2027. • The estimated value of the contract is $1,234,872.00. • The contract was awarded to Wellpoint Life and Health Insurance Company. • The award is contingent upon approval from the Tollway's Board of Directors at the February 2026 Board meeting.