Cobra administration of the medical plan, exempt dental and vision plans

The Ohio Competitive Selection CSP020709 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on COBRA administration services for the state's medical, dental, and vision plans. The contract enables state agencies to procure comprehensive COBRA management solutions, with services structured on a Per Employee Per Month (PEPM) pricing model. Specifically, the IDV covers primary COBRA administration at $0.25 PEPM for medical plan enrollees, with additional professional services available at $200 per hour, including ad-hoc reporting and specialized administrative support.

The contract is awarded to iTEDIUM Inc. from Overland Park, Kansas, and is administered by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS), General Services Division. The IDV will be effective from July 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, providing statewide coverage for Ohio government agencies. As a competitive selection contract, it offers flexibility for state entities to utilize COBRA administration services on an as-needed basis, with no guaranteed purchase volume. The contract type allows individual agencies to discretionally access and procure the contracted services based on their specific administrative requirements.