The Cook County Board of Education (CCBE) is seeking to establish a long-term relationship with a broker consultant/compliance firm. The purpose for this is to utilize distinct and proven methodologies while maintaining and providing compliance support as it pertains to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and other regulatory actions. This will be achieved by strategically planning, designing, negotiating, and communicating a comprehensive benefits package designed in response to the employee’s needs and desires that will allow for financial security and affordable benefits. The selected firm shall assume responsibility for the education, communication, and delivery of the benefits package to employees in a competent and innovative approach, and provide day-to-day consultation on plan interpretation, problem resolution, and other compliance-related administrative services.