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Wichita County issues RFP to explore self-funded employee health plan
Summary
The commissioners court approved an RFP developed by the Employee Benefits Committee and Health IQ LLC to solicit proposals for a self-funded health plan; proposals are due July 14 and the committee expects to make a recommendation by Aug. 15.
Wichita County Commissioners Court on June 24 approved a request for proposals aimed at identifying a benefits consultant to design and administer a self-funded employee health plan.
County officials said the RFP was drafted by the Employee Benefits Committee with assistance from Health IQ LLC and seeks respondents able to provide self-funded plan design guidance, actuarial support, underwriting, employee communications, vendor transparency and ongoing benefits operations. The court and committee said the goal is to lower health-care costs for employees and the county while improving access to high-value providers.
The timeline the committee outlined calls for proposals due by 4 p.m. on July 14; the committee will evaluate responses, shortlist two or three firms for interviews and oral presentations, and is aiming to recommend a proposal to the commissioners court by Aug. 15 with negotiation of a final contract to follow by Sept. 1. The RFP document will be posted on the county website for interested vendors.
Committee members and several commissioners praised the work. Committee member Tom said the effort was “one of the most enlightening endeavors” he has served on and emphasized the county’s aim to protect employees’ access to care while seeking cost savings. The court moved to approve the RFP and the motion passed 5-0.
Officials emphasized the committee will scrutinize proposals and that any change in coverage would be reviewed carefully with employee impacts as a core consideration.
