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County to negotiate with Baylor Scott & White on employee medical plan after comparing bids
Summary
After reviewing four responses to RFP 26‑01, commissioners voted to enter contract negotiations with Baylor Scott & White Premier HMO for county employee medical benefits and directed staff to return negotiated contracts for formal approval.
The court reviewed proposals for RFP 26‑01, a fully insured, level‑funded medical benefits package for county employees. Commissioners compared two Baylor Scott & White HMO options and a Blue Cross Blue Shield plan; presenters highlighted differences in deductibles, copays and out‑of‑pocket maximums and noted provider‑network acceptance.
Commissioner Weddle recapped plan features and premiums, noting employee premiums under the selected option would be $880.46 per month for the Premier HMO (a reduction from prior rates in one comparison) and that deductibles and maximum out‑of‑pocket figures differ across proposals. Commissioner Matthews moved to award negotiations to Baylor Scott & White Premier HMO; Commissioner Taylor seconded. The court authorized negotiating contracts and asked staff to bring back final contracts for court approval.
