Behavioral Health Third Party Administrator

The Ohio Competitive Selection CSP012396 Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) provides comprehensive behavioral health administrative services for state agencies. The contract enables procurement of critical third-party administrator services, including behavioral health administration, ABA management, ID card maintenance, and optional communication services. Specifically, the IDV covers behavioral health administrative support with a per employee per month (PEPM) pricing structure, offering core services such as behavioral health program management and supplementary support mechanisms for state human resources and benefits administration.

United Behavioral Health-Optum is the prime contractor for this IDV, awarded by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) with a performance period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026. The competitive selection contract covers the entire state of Ohio and includes a structured pricing model with core fees ranging from $2.57 to $2.73 PEPM across fiscal years. An amendment effective September 1, 2024, removes the Disability Program from the contract, adjusting the total PEPM pricing. Recovery Record is listed as a subcontractor, and the contract provides flexibility for various behavioral health administrative services with clear pricing and performance expectations.