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SFHSS prepares competitive medical-plan RFP amid board concerns over transparency and retiree costs

San Francisco Health Service System Board · August 13, 2020
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The San Francisco Health Service System said it will post a competitive RFP for active employees and early retirees in September; commissioners pressed for more transparency and raised concerns about retiree costs and market concentration, while city counsel cited governance policies limiting draft review.

The San Francisco Health Service System (SFHSS) told its board on Aug. 13 that it is finalizing a competitive request for proposals for medical plans covering active employees and early retirees and expects to publish the RFP in September.

"We are in the final days of preparing this bid to get, to go public, in September," Executive Director Yant said during the Director—s Report, noting a blackout period and multiple procurement rules the department must follow.

Commissioners pressed for greater transparency about the drafting and review process. Commissioner…

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