ESBD_525520_1781205843804_RFP 2606-001 Hospital Indemnity Insurance Addendum #1_PPC.pdf

This is Addendum No. 1 to RFP 2606-001 for Hospital Indemnity Insurance issued by Central Health (Travis County Healthcare District) in Texas on June 11, 2026. The addendum provides notice of the pre-proposal conference scheduled for June 16, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Central Standard Time, to be held via Microsoft Teams. The solicitation seeks hospital indemnity insurance coverage for approximately 2,300 active employees and their dependents, with proposals due July 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time and coverage effective January 1, 2027. The scope includes new hospital indemnity benefit coverage with guarantee-issue enrollment and maternity/delivery benefits with no pre-existing condition waiting period. Central Health seeks proposals for low and high plan options across four coverage tiers: Employee Only, Employee + Spouse, Employee + Child(ren), and Employee + Family. The initial contract term is one year with four optional one-year renewal periods at Central Health's discretion.

Carriers must accept weekly electronic eligibility file feeds at no cost, maintain compatibility with UKG benefits administration, and offer summary/self-billing as a payment option. All team member contributions are 100% employee-funded with no carrier commissions, and pricing must be submitted net of commissions with all fees and administrative costs itemized. Carriers must accept 60-day payment terms and waive all "actively at work" provisions. Evaluation criteria include Account Management (10%), Customer Service and Support (20%), Claims Administration (20%), Utilization and Reporting Capabilities (10%), Implementation Plan (10%), Fee Structure (20%), and Underwriting and Renewal Process (10%), with potential interview scores accounting for an additional 20%. Mandatory requirements include completion of Exhibit A-2 Questionnaire, HUB certification documentation, conflict of interest disclosures, insurance coverage documentation, and acceptance of sample contract terms and Business Associate Agreement. Good Faith Effort regarding MBE/WBE participation is required, and Austin and Travis County living wage requirements apply. Proposals must be submitted electronically via Bidnet or as sealed printed copies to CHPurchasingDL@centralhealth.net or 512-978-8047.