Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michelle Kuka, Human Resources Director
Ann Parada, Benefits Division Manager
Subject: Vision Plan Agreement with Vision Service Plan (VSP)
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the Human Resources Director or the Director’s designee to execute an agreement with Vision Service Plan (VSP) to provide vision insurance for County employees, retirees, and eligible dependents for a period of January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2031, with the aggregate amount not to exceed $9,420,000.
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BACKGROUND:
The County provides vision benefits to eligible employees, retirees, and dependents. Employee plans are self-funded, with the County paying claims and contracting with an administrator to process claims and manage the plans. Retirees may choose to enroll in a separate insured plan and pay the full premium.
Employees may enroll in the core plan or pay an additional cost for enhanced benefits. The retiree plan generally mirrors the core plan. Approximately 5,073 employees are enrolled in the core plan, 1,698 in the enhanced plan, and 1,381 retirees in the voluntary retiree plan.
The County has provided vision benefits through VSP for more than 30 years. VSP’s current agreement expires December 31, 2026.
In preparation for the expiration of the current agreement, Human Resources conducted a competitive Request for Proposals in partnership with the labor-management Benefits Committee and Alliant Insurance Services. The RFP was released February 16, 2026, with proposals due March 13, 2026. An evaluation committee representing County management, organized labor, and Employee Benefits recommended a vendor on April 7, 2026. The full Benefits Committee endorsed the recommendation on April 23, 2026.
DISCUSSION:
The County sought a vision plan administrator that could maintain or improve current benefits at a reasonable cost, provide convenient access to...
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