The contract is for employee benefits consulting services, which includes providing claims data and analytics, advising on benefits plans and compliance issues, designing wellness plans, managing group insurance RFP processes, and resolving provider issues. The contract is for a three-year term, from May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2026, and has an annual consulting rate of $61,000. The vendor, Taylor Oswald, LLC, was chosen due to their high level of service over the past 10 years and their competitive proposal. Key aspects of the contract include:
• Providing claims data and analytics to drive cost savings
• Advising Human Resources staff regarding benefits plans and compliance issues
• Wellness plan design, recommendations, and implementation support
• Managing group insurance RFP processes
• Resolving provider issues, including claims and contractual issues
• Additional duties related to management of employee benefits plans