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Broward County Extends Dental Insurance Contracts

Original title: A. MOTION TO APPROVE Fourth Amendment to Agreement between Broward County and CompBenefits Company, for Group Dental Health Maintenance Organization (DHMO) Insurance, Request for Proposals (RFP) No. GEN2116450P2, extending the term of the agreement on a month-to-month basis for up to a maximum of six months beginning January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, with no change in premium rates; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. ACTION: (T-11:05 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Rogers was not present during the vote. B. MOTION TO APPROVE Fifth Amendment to Agreement between Broward County and UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company, for Group Dental Preferred Provider Organization (DPPO) Insurance, Request for Proposals (RFP) No. GEN2116451P2, extending the term of the agreement on a month-to-month basis for up to a maximum of six months beginning January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, with no change in premium rates; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same. ACTION: (T-11:05 AM) Approved. VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Rogers was not present during the vote.

Record date · November 13, 2025

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What This Bill Does

Broward County has approved six-month extensions for its existing dental insurance contracts with CompBenefits Company and UnitedHealthcare. These extensions will run on a month-to-month basis from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, with no changes to current premium rates.

Why it matters

County employees and their dependents covered under these dental plans will maintain their current insurance coverage and premium costs through at least June 30, 2026.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Broward County employees

Employees enrolled in the county's dental insurance plans will continue their coverage under existing terms.

Directly affected

CompBenefits Company

The company will continue to provide DHMO dental insurance services to the county for an additional six months.

Directly affected

UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company

The company will continue to provide DPPO dental insurance services to the county for an additional six months.

Key Facts

  • The Broward County Commission approved a six-month, month-to-month extension for the CompBenefits Company DHMO dental insurance contract.
  • The Broward County Commission approved a six-month, month-to-month extension for the UnitedHealthcare DPPO dental insurance contract.
  • The extension period for both contracts is January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026.
  • There will be no change in premium rates for either insurance plan during the extension period.
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  • Both motions were approved by an 8-0 vote.
  • Commissioner Rogers was absent for both votes.
  • The Mayor and Clerk are authorized to execute the contract amendments.
  • The CompBenefits contract is associated with RFP No. GEN2116450P2.
  • The UnitedHealthcare contract is associated with RFP No. GEN2116451P2.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my dental insurance premiums increase in 2026?
No, the approved extensions maintain the current premium rates through June 30, 2026.
How long are these contract extensions?
The contracts are extended on a month-to-month basis for a maximum of six months, ending June 30, 2026.

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Short-term contract bridge

The county is utilizing a month-to-month bridge for six months, suggesting a potential transition or re-bidding process for dental services in mid-2026.

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