Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Agency is requesting proposals from qualified, licensed, and insured firms for Employee Benefit Program Brokers and/or Consultants. Firms should be able to provide the following services: • Evaluate existing employee benefit plans, research the market and identify other competitive insurance coverage options that meet the needs of the Agency and its employees • Solicit competitive bids that could provide cost effective delivery of various benefits, evaluate proposals, and make recommendations to the Health Benefits Advisory Committee. • Conduct carrier negotiations to provide for adequate medical, prescription, dental, vision and life insurance coverage as well as, effective COBRA, flexible spending account plan administration, EAP, and any benefit plan changes. • Assist in the performance of any periodic audits by Fresno Housing or it authorized representative including making available all information necessary to satisfy the recommendation of the auditors. • Reviewing all insurance carrier contracts and assure that Fresno Housing is adequately covered with respect to employee benefit plans and that the negotiated benefits are included. • Provide advise on continuing basis of any and all significant matters and developments regarding employee benefit trends as well as related compliance and carriers or networks service issues. • Assist with union negotiations associated with employee health insurance benefits and attend Health Benefit Advisory Committee (HBAC) meetings to include detailed benefit education and updates. • Complete retiree enrollment with providers and provide Medicare Part D Credible coverage notice within required time frame.
