Summary of Specifications:
It is the intent of San Antonio Independent School District to award the proposal to one carrier who can provide all lines of coverage in a package format. Preference will be given to proposers willing and able to place the entire package with one company. Each proposal should include the three benefits listed below:
(1) Student (Voluntary Accident) coverage for grades Pre-kindergarten through 12 with a quote for 24 hour coverage and school-time only coverage. Voluntary Dental plans and Voluntary Football coverage should also be offered as part of the bid submission. Currently offers zero balance billing to parents/students.
(2) Student Athletic/UIL coverage for students in grades 7 through 12 including athletic activities, tryouts, practices, direct travel to and from events, UIL competitions, Vocational Classes and ROTC as long as it is a School District supervised, sponsored sport, game or activity. Currently offers zero balance billing to parents/students.
(3) Catastrophic Insurance Coverage and Additional Death and Disability Benefits for interscholastic sports, including: football, band, cheerleaders, majorettes and drill (dance) teams and to include intramural sports, gym classes, and non-sport extracurricular UIL activities. Preference will be given to any carrier that can offer a $6,000,000 Catastrophic Maximum Medical Benefit. Currently offers zero balance billing to parents/students.
The District seeks services from companies who have experience in developing and maintaining the type of benefit programs requested, and who have a proven track record for providing quality care and effective services at competitive rates. The District is seeking to establish a long-term business relationship with the successful organizations that can provide pro-active plan management services.