Specifications include, but are not limited to: Provision of consulting and brokerage services to Cook County for employee benefit programs including health, dental, vision, life and ancillary/voluntary benefits under any agreement ensuing from this proposal will entail the following, at a minimum: Auditing resulting contracts for accuracy of coverage, terms, and conditions. Assisting with annual benefits renewals, including negotiation of changes in contracts Assisting the County in determining specifications for future insurance coverage Marketing the County’s desired insurance package through identification of appropriate carriers, analysis of proposals, provisions of recommendations, and assistance in contract negotiation Preparing, disseminating, and analyzing bid packages in accordance with County specifications, should formally bidding of insurance packages be deemed necessary. Reviewing the employee benefit package for quality of benefits provided cost effectiveness, competitiveness, and plan administration on an annual basis. Providing strategies for managing and controlling future costs, including but not limited to medical and prescription drug claims and wellness programs. Monitor ongoing contracts, including third part administrators, to ensure contract compliance.
