The DBM OPSB is issuing this RFP to procure the goods or services, as specified in this Section 2, from a contract between the selected offeror(s) and the State of Maryland (“State”), DBM OPSB. DBM OPSB seeks to obtain Health Plan Administration and Services for eligible members and their dependents as part of the State of Maryland Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the “Program”) beginning with the anticipated plan year effective January 1, 2027. The State’s goal is to offer a full complement of benefits in order to attract and retain valued employees as well as ensure their long-term health and well-being. In addition, the State is seeking to partner with selected Offeror(s) in order to refine and update the State’s wellness program in 2027 and beyond. To this end, the State would like to establish specific performance metrics in coordination with selected Offeror(s) in order to drive efficiencies and improve participant experience with the Program. It is the State’s intention to obtain goods and services, as specified in this RFP, from a contract between the selected Offeror and the State for services to be provided for the following functional areas: Functional Area 1 – Preferred Provider Organization, Self-Funded [PPO-SF] and Exclusive Provider Organization, Self-Funded [EPO-SF] Functional Area 2 – Integrated Health Model, Fully Insured [IHM-FI] Functional Area 3 – Point Solutions
