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Approval of $19.1 Million Employee Health Insurance Contract

Original title: Award RFP No. 24-953-32, Employee Health Benefit Program, to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, for Employee Health Benefits and the Purchase of Services for $19,138,632

Record date · June 25, 2024

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What This Bill Does

The School Board has approved a contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida to provide health benefits and related services for employees. The total value of this agreement is $19,138,632.

Why it matters

This contract determines the health insurance provider and service costs for school district employees, utilizing over $19 million in public funds.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

School district employees

These individuals will receive health benefits through the provider selected in this contract.

Directly affected

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida

The company is the recipient of the $19,138,632 contract to provide health services.

Key Facts

The School Board awarded RFP No. 24-953-32 to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida.
The contract is valued at $19,138,632.
The contract covers employee health benefits and the purchase of related services.
The file number for this action is 24-2281.

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The item was introduced on May 7, 2024.
The status of the item is marked as Passed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the new health insurance provider for school employees?

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida was awarded the contract.

How much will this contract cost?

The total cost of the contract is $19,138,632.

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Large-scale procurement

The contract represents a substantial $19.1 million commitment to a single health insurance provider for the school district.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida School Board

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