13-18 - Carrier Allowances.pdf

This is a Carrier Allowances form for the City of Lewisville's Employee Health and Welfare Benefits contract. The document outlines the allowance categories that vendors must provide as part of their proposals for the annual contract, which encompasses comprehensive benefits administration including Third Party Administrator services for medical and dental coverage, pharmacy administration, medical and Rx stop loss coverage, ASO dental, fully insured vision, basic and voluntary life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and COBRA administration. The contract is subject to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252 and requires full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Vendors are required to provide allowances across multiple categories including Implementation/Transition, Audit, Clinical Programs, Program Marketing, Technology Credits, and Other expenses. These allowances may be used by the City for internal operational expenses or contracted external vendor services, with funds expected to be paid directly from the provider to external vendors with prior City approval rather than requiring the City to process separate payments. Bidders must submit allowance quotes in addition to standard pricing documentation on the designated form. The allowance structure is designed to support the City's health benefits administration throughout the plan year with flexibility in utilization across various operational and program support needs.