Employee Benefits Plans

Region 18 Education Service Center (Region 18 ESC) is seeking proposals for Employee Benefit Plans for eligible individuals and their dependents. The selected provider will be responsible for providing at least two health plans, a PPO and a high deductible plan, and will be expected to meet certain requirements and specifications outlined in the RFP. The contract will be awarded to the provider that submits the most advantageous proposal, considering price and other factors. The contract period will be from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2028, with the option to extend for two additional years. Some key points to consider include: • The provider must be authorized to do business in the State of Texas and comply with the Texas Insurance Code. • The provider must accept the Region 18 ESC’s current Benefit Booklet/Document(s) and not exclude any actively at work or on leave employees and their dependents. • The provider must specify any deviations in their quotation/proposal that differ from the solicitation requirements/specifications, existing coverages, and/or plan of benefits. • The provider must provide evidence of their ability to service the group without imposing undue time requirements on the Planholder’s employees. • The provider must submit references and provide information about their experience, performance, and financial stability.