Reviewing annual renewal of coverages from carriers for Medical, Prescription Drug, and Dental. Seeking competitive quotes from other health benefit carriers and provide advice and recommendations for consideration. Preparing all necessary bid specifications, evaluation of bids, coverage and premium analysis, and recommendation of carrier. Reviewing policies and endorsements for accuracy and conformance with the negotiated coverages. Insuring the timely issuance of policies and endorsements to the Township. Analyzing and reviewing claims history, group utilization, claims processing, and other plan costs and expenses to provide information and recommendation to the Township. Assisting Township employees in settling claims or grievances relating to health benefit issues. Assisting the Township with health benefit plan administration and providing advice and guidance on new laws, regulations, and procedures in the area of health benefit administration. Providing the Township administration with reasonable preliminary renewal figures during the budget process. Attending, on request, Township meetings, budget meetings, and union negotiation meetings, whenever necessary. Assisting the Township’s Personnel Office with required employee presentations.
