Specifications include, but are not limited to: Scope A. Auto/Home Insurance The purpose of this scope is to evaluate Home and/or Auto Insurance which provide financial protection in case of covered accidents, theft or damage to the State employee’s home or vehicle. The objective is to evaluate 1) the financial benefit for State employees; 2) whether the insurance benefit offers discounted rates to State employees; 3) if operational procedures and processes prioritize effective plan administration; 4) the claim process, procedures and administration; 5) the production of quarterly reporting metrics; and 6) effective communication methods. Scope B. Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance The purpose of this scope is to evaluate to evaluate Short Term Disability Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance which provide payment to State employees during a leave of absence due to a covered disability. The objective is to evaluate 1) the financial benefit for State employees; 2) how the disability insurance integrates with the State’s existing disability or leave benefits; 3) how the disability insurance integrates with the CT Paid Leave Authority, if applicable; 4) whether the insurance benefit offers discounted rates to State employees; 5) if operational procedures and processes prioritize effective plan administration; 6) the claim process, procedures and administration; 7) the production of quarterly reporting metrics; and 8) effective communication methods. Scope C. Life Insurance (Specify type(s): Basic, Term, Whole) The purpose of this scope is to evaluate Life Insurance products that offer a payout upon the State Employee’s death to the State employee’s beneficiary. The objective is to evaluate the 1) the financial benefit for State employees; 2) how the life insurance integrates with the State’s basic group life insurance benefit; 3) whether the insurance benefit offers discounted rates to State employees; 4) if operational procedures and processes prioritize effective plan administration; 5) the claim process, procedures and administration; 6) the production of quarterly reporting metrics; and 7) effective communication methods. Scope D. Vision Benefits The purpose of this scope is to evaluate Vision Benefits which provides benefits to State employees for costs of routine eye exams, corrective eyewear and other vision related services. The objective is to evaluate 1) the financial benefit for State employees; 2) how the insurance benefit integrates with coverage under the State of Connecticut Medical Benefit Plan; 3) if operational procedures and processes prioritize effective plan administration; 4) whether the insurance benefit offers discounted rates to State employees; 5) the claim process, procedures and administration; 6) the production of quarterly reporting metrics; and 7) effective communication methods.
