Specifications include, but are not limited to: consultant will be required to assist in the following areas relating to consulting services on a fee-for-service basis. Prior to initiating any efforts under this area, work must be authorized by the Executive Director on a not-to-exceed basis. Any work efforts the consultant completes or initiates that have not been authorized will not be reimbursed. 1. General Consulting Services. The consultant will be expected to serve on an ongoing basis in an advisory and review capacity to the PERS Board, Executive Director and PERS staff. In this capacity, the consultant will be expected to attend meetings and present findings and recommendations as required. The PERS Board meets on a monthly basis. The consultant must be able to provide the following: The actuarial and administrative implications of particular interpretations of the health, life, vision and dental insurance statutes and administrative rules. The effect of existing and proposed state and federal laws that affect, or may affect, the health, life, vision and dental insurance programs at PERS. General assistance to PERS, as requested, regarding the ongoing administration of the group health, life, vision and dental programs, including the review of premiums and the development of procedures and forms. Technical assistance relating to COBRA administration. Technical assistance relating to plan design, PBM’s, disease management programs; wellness programs, provider negotiations and plan documents. Assistance with ACA compliance Assistance with HIPAA compliance Compliance assistance
