The successful respondent will have proven consulting excellence in all aspects of Employee Benefits, including but not limited to, the topics listed below. Experience providing Employee Benefits Consulting Services to one or more large, public school systems that are Non-SAISD, will be viewed favorably. 1. Benefits Strategic Design and Implementation. 2. Vendor Selection and Performance Management. 3. Budget Forecasting and Financial Analysis and Reporting for all Fully-Insured and Self-Funded Plans. 4. Insurance Program and Services Procurement. 5. Benefits-related Legislative Monitoring, Education, and Compliance. 6. Regulatory Compliance Assistance with specific focus on Nuances applicable to Governmental entities. 7. Competitive Benchmarking including Comparative Analysis to other District/Government Programs. 8. Employee Benefits Communication Plans and Print-ready Communication pieces. 9. Trending of health, Rx, and dental claims with suggestions for Risk Mitigation. 10. District and Employee Advocacy with Vendors. 11. Presentation Support including but not limited to Board Meetings, Insurance Committee Meetings, and Principal Meetings. 12. Contract Negotiation, Review and Management. 13. Specific knowledge of Teacher Retirement System Compliance Requirements for Districts. 14. Assist the District with Affordable Care Act Compliance, Education and Implementation.
