A. Review, analyze, and provide recommendation of current and future employee benefit plans, including critical plan components, appropriate funding, and propose plan changes supported by fact driven analysis and best practices. B. Assist in the implementation and oversight of the self-funded health and dental plan, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment, short & long term disability, and other voluntary fully-insured benefits. C. Assist in the develop of formal solicitations for employee benefit plans including the preparation of the scopes of services and evaluation criteria, analysis of proposals received and preparation of response comparison, network review, present to and serve as a technical advisor (non-voting) to the Evaluation Committee, fee and contract negotiations, and be prepared to defend recommendations. D. Provide guidance on annual budgets, recommended reserves, payroll deduction allocations, and plan costs. E. Review all plan documents and proposed amendments for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with appropriate laws and regulations. F. Assist in the preparation, maintenance, and implementation of the Section 125 Plan. G. Provide assistance to City staff in vendor award/renewal negotiations, including evaluation of proposed rates, plan changes and financial analysis. H. Provide general and technical guidance on employee benefit issues to include healthcare utilization patterns, market analysis, contract trends, federal regulation, and statute interpretation. I. Analyze the feasibility of alternative employee benefit program designs and cost containment methods by modeling and providing recommendations and assisting in the development and implementation of such programs. J. Assist in the development and review of communication materials written by benefits vendors and administrators for content, appearance, compliance, and accuracy. K. Assist with the development of policies and procedures regarding eligibility, retirement, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and other related topics. L. Assist with data collection, questions, and review of the health plan annual actuarial required filings. (The actuary report is prepared by an independent actuarial firm.)
