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Council hears staff recommendation to renew employee medical coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield after RFP

5602133 · August 19, 2025
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HR and consultant McGriff presented results of a competitive RFP for employee benefits; staff recommended Blue Cross Blue Shield for medical coverage after competing bids produced a best-and-final 0% renewal rate from BCBS.

Glenn Heights city staff and benefits consultant McGriff briefed the City Council on Monday on recommended changes to the city—s employee benefit plans for fiscal year 2025-26.

Shane Freeman of the city—s human-resources staff introduced Lance Penley, senior vice president of employee benefits at McGriff, who described the RFP process and the competitive results. Penley said the city went to market after projecting a 6% renewal and that Blue Cross Blue Shield initially offered an 18% renewal but, after competing bids and a best-and-final process, returned a final proposal…

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