Specifications include, but are not limited to: Serve the City as an advisor, which includes the preparation of the City’s RFP for health plan design and content when necessary.Review, on an ongoing basis, the existing health benefit plan for competitiveness, appropriateness and overall acceptance by plan participants.Serve and assist the City in negotiating benefits provider contract(s) resulting from the review and recommendations noted above. Provide the City underwriting data and evaluation services to support contract modifications such as benefit differentials and funding options.Negotiate, when appropriate, long-term rate(s)/service guarantees designed to meet the service delivery and financial plan of the City.Assist the City in preparing periodic reports to the City Council, City Manager or Human Resources Director on the progress, applicability and overall performance of a specific plan benefit(s).Review utilization rates on a quarterly basis and evaluate each on the City’s best option as it relates to self-funded or fully-funded plans.Assist the City with plan design changes, plan implementation strategies, plan designand/or benefits communications relating to coverage; integrating appropriate assignmentsof duties to vendors, while maintaining proper oversight/responsibilities.Review new or proposed administrative services provided by the City or outside vendor(s) to determine the most effective and efficient service delivery strategies.Assist the City with premium funding projections during its annual budget process. Review long term healthcare contribution philosophy and budgetary agenda and best strategies for applying identified resources to a meaningful long-term benefit package.Provide the City with overall plan management and quality assurance services including, but not limited to the following:•Periodic Plan Financial Reports•Renewal Analysis•Monitoring and Reporting market trends•Annual Financial Reports•Carrier Marketing and Negotiations•Legislative and Corporate Compliance Support•Administrative Functions •Board attendance as needed