Specifications include, but are not limited to: The objective of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit fully-insured proposals for services related to claim administration, customer service, access to a provider network(s) (as appropriate), and associated network management services for the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System (NDPERS) group voluntary vision benefits plan. NDPERS provides fully-insured, voluntary group vision benefits for active employees, retirees and their respective eligible dependents (collectively “participants”) of NDPERS. In addition to eligible state and university employee and dependents, it is possible that participation may be extended to certain political subdivisions eligible to participate in NDPERS. • The voluntary vision program is fully insured. • With respect to this contract and program, no commissions, bonuses, or overrides will be paid to any party directly by NDPERS. • No minimum participation requirements will be allowed by NDPERS. • This program is 100% voluntary. Premiums are to be paid entirely by the employee. • The Incumbent vendor will process all claims incurred prior to 1/1/2024. • The Contractor will process all claims incurred while the contract between NDPERS and the Contractor is in effect. This includes run-out claims incurred during the period of the contract, but processed after the contract has been terminated
