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Staff to continue with USI benefits RFI; broker fee reported at $65,673

Watertown Unified School District Fiscal Committee · July 23, 2026
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Summary

Staff said USI is coordinating an RFI for employee health and benefits; USI's services are brokered at an annual fee of $65,673 for 2026–27 and staff will review quotes and negotiate plan terms before final selection.

District staff reported that USI is serving as the district’s benefits broker and has run an RFI for health coverage, dental and other benefits. Staff said USI charges a yearly broker fee of $65,673 for 2026–27 for services that include coordinating the RFI and negotiating plan quotes, and that USI does not add markups to the annual benefit premiums.

Committee members asked which benefits are brokered (health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability) and staff said they will review quotes returned by USI and negotiate as appropriate; Tammy said she is scheduled to meet with USI and HR staff to examine provider quotes in early July.