RFP #1172759 - COBRA Administration and Retiree Direct Bill Services

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The County is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide COBRA Administration and Retiree Direct Billing services effective January 1, 2026. The intent of this RFP is to select one (1) Contractor to provide bundle benefit plans effective January 1, 2026.

The Contractor selected under this RFP must provide COBRA Administration and Retiree Direct Billing services to all County’s eligible employees and eligible retirees as described in this RFP and outlined in Attachment D-Technical Questionnaire.

Currently, COBRA and Retiree Direct Billing services are provided by a Third-Party Administrator
(TPA). Current TPA is Voya Benefits Company, LLC. The services described in this RFP are independent of existing health benefits.

The County reserves the right under the Contract to negotiate a change in coverage under the Plans that is within the general scope of the executed Contract with the Contractor at any time during the contract term subject to mutual written agreement of the parties via a written Contract Amendment.

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