USA | LA | ORLEANS COUNTY | NEW ORLEANS Midsize City
City Of New Orleans - LA
Health Reimbursement Arrangement/ Health Insurance/ Claims Processing/ Health Benefits
Spousal Incentive Health Reimbursement Agreement Program
Spousal Incentive Health Reimbursement Arrangement ( SIHRA) Program Administration
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The submission deadline for proposals is August 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST. submission deadline: august 20, ****: 00pm
The city will require the successful firm to enroll in its direct deposit electronic payment program. The city will require that the successful firm enrolls in its direct deposit electronic payment program.
Proposals will be evaluated based on technical criteria including TPA credentials, SIHRA administration experience, regulatory compliance capability, technology and member experience, implementation plan and client service, claims processing, savings verification and financial reporting, fee structure and contract terms, and DBE participation. The selection committee will use the following criteria to evaluate the proposals submitted by respondents:
Respondents must be licensed TPAs with at least two consecutive years of experience administering a spousal HRA or SIHRA program for at least one employer client. They must also demonstrate a compliance infrastructure for IRS Notice **** and applicable IRC provisions. Minimum vendor qualifications: a. the respondent is a registered thirdparty administrator tpa for health benefits and holds all required tpa licenses, including in the state of louisiana la. r. s. 22: **** et seq. . b. the respondent has at least two 2 consecutive years of demonstrated experience administering a spousal hra or sihra program for at least one employer client.
Breaking the cone of silence may result in disqualification. Failure to comply with DBE requirements can constitute a material breach of the agreement, potentially leading to termination. Breaking the cone of silence, if proven, may result in a disqualification of your response.
Respondents are encouraged to submit sample materials, such as sample participant communications, enrollment guides, attestation notices, welcome kits, employer reporting portal screenshots, or standard monthly reports. attachment a additional requirments: technical approach narrative describing the respondents approach to all service areas in section 4 description of program design options offered: hra cap structure, waiversallowed eligibility model, surcharge parallel structure completed sihra program questionnaire attachment a sample materials sample participant communications enrollment guide, attestation notice, welcome kit from a current client program sample employer reporting portal dashboard screenshots or standard monthly report
Respondents have two business days from the date of notification to appeal a decision of nonresponsiveness or disqualification. Respondent will have two 2 business days from the date of notification by the designated purchasing official to appeal the decision of nonresponsiveness.
Breaking the cone of silence may result in disqualification. Failure to comply with submission requirements or DBE goals can also lead to disqualification. Breaking the cone of silence, if proven, may result in a disqualification of your response.
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