Questions_and_Answers_for_solicitation_SGA10016R0003.docx

Questions and Answers for solicitation SGA10016R0003 QUESTION: In Section J, will the Government provide the age range for the spouse and children? ANSWER: The Government will not provide the age ranges of spouse and children. Dependents are defined in Section C, Definitions.

QUESTION: What is the history of health insurance premiums for 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011? ANSWER: In the past, and currently, the Government has directly reimbursed employees for health claims. The Government does not have a history of health insurance premiums.

QUESTION: Did the health insurance premium include the VAT? ANSWER: The Government does not have a history of health insurance premiums.

QUESTION: What is the U.S. dollar value of claims and number of claims (counts) for the current year and past year? ANSWER: In the past, and currently, the Government has directly reimbursed employees for health claims. The Government does not have the number of claims (count). The history of the total U.S. dollar value of claims reimbursed directly to employees is identified in Section J, Exhibit B.

QUESTION: Does the solicitation number SGA10016Q0003 contain requirements similar to a current contract of the Embassy of the United States of America, Banjul? ANSWER: No. In the past, and currently, the Government has directly reimbursed employees for health claims.

QUESTION: Is the current health benefit for employees the same as the benefit schedule requested under SGA10016R0003? If not, what are the differences? ANSWER: Currently the Government directly reimburses employees for health claims up to a maximum cost of D35,000 per year per family. Under SGA10016R0003, the Government will pay premiums for the employee and dependents for a health insurance policy that will reimburse in accordance with Section C.

QUESTION: Will the Government identify major illnesses of employees and dependents currently being treated? ANSWER: No, the Government does not have this information on employees and dependents.

QUESTION: Will the Government identify if there are any employees or dependents who are currently hospitalized? ANSWER: No, the Government does not have this information on employees and dependents.

QUESTION: Will the Government identify if there are any employees or dependents who are pregnant? ANSWER: No, the Government does not have this information on employees and dependents.

QUESTION: Will the Government identify if there are any employees or dependents with HIV/AIDs? ANSWER: No, the Government does not have this information on employees and dependents.

QUESTION: Have there been any claims in excess of $10,000 within the last year? ANSWER: No, there have been no claims in excess of $10,000 within the last year. Currently the Government directly reimburses employees for health claims up to a maximum cost of D35,000 per year per family.