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PEBP board rescinds directive to seek second medical network that would have included Carson Tahoe Health
Summary
The Public Employees' Benefits Program board voted unanimously April 7 to rescind its November 2024 directive to issue a request for proposals for a secondary medical network that would have included Carson Tahoe Health providers. Part of the procurement discussion took place in closed session; the board took the formal vote in public.
The Public Employees' Benefits Program board voted unanimously April 7, 2025, to rescind its Nov. 2024 directive to issue a request for proposals for a secondary medical network that would have included Carson Tahoe Health providers.
The rescission was introduced in open session by Executive Officer Celestina Glover, who told the board that portions of the RFP discussion and specific concerns with the solicitation would be reviewed in closed session. Following the closed session, Board member Theresa Carson made the motion to rescind the November 2024 decision; Michelle Kelly seconded the motion. Chair Esther Grimmer called the vote and the motion carried with no opposition.
Gideon Davis, administrator for state purchasing, attended to answer questions about the RFP and procurement options during the closed-session portion, Glover said, but the board did not deliberate those details in public. The board took its formal action in open session after returning from closed session.
Theresa Carson said, "I make a motion to rescind the November 24, board decision to release RFP for the secondary network." Michelle Kelly responded, "So moved," and the board recorded the motion as passed.
Board members present for the vote were Chair Esther Grimmer, Michelle Kelly, Jim Barnes, Janelle Woodward, Theresa Carson and Laura Rich. Jennifer McClendon joined the meeting after this agenda item. The board did not state a replacement procurement approach or set a new timeline during the open session; Glover indicated staff would report further if action is required.
Because some substantive questions about the RFP were handled in closed session, the public record in the open meeting is limited to the motion, second and vote. The board moved on to subsequent agenda items after the vote.
