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Board awards two disability‑medical services contracts to ExamWorks and MMRO
Summary
Trustees approved two six‑year agreements to provide disability medical exams and related services: a renewal with ExamWorks (not to exceed $720,000) and a new contract with MMRO (not to exceed $250,000). Board said multiple vendors increase specialty coverage and member flexibility.
The San Jose Federated Retirement System board approved two contracts to provide disability medical services used in the retirement system’s disability determinations.
Staff presented results of an RFP and recommended two six‑year agreements: a renewal with the system’s incumbent, ExamWorks, and a new contract with MMRO. Staff explained the dual‑vendor approach provides flexibility and coverage across clinical specialties — ExamWorks covers certain in‑person specialties while MMRO can provide in‑person or remote evaluations for others.
Trustees approved the ExamWorks contract not to exceed $720,000 and the MMRO contract not to exceed $250,000. Trustee Linder moved both approvals; Trustee Faulkner seconded both motions. Votes were taken by voice/raise‑hand and recorded as carried in the public transcript.
Staff told trustees they expect overall provider costs for medical and disability services have been rising across procurements and that continuing two vendors helps ensure availability of specialty exam capacity and scheduling flexibility for members.
