Health Insurance Broker Services

Florence County

Buyer is seeking an experienced and qualified firm to provide employee benefits broker and consulting services. The broker will manage health insurance plans for 865 full-time employees and 170 retirees. Services include assessing current plans, soliciting quotes, analyzing proposals, supporting enrollment, ensuring compliance, and advising on plan design. Buyer currently offers PPO and HDHP plans through BCBS of SC.

• 6/10/2025 - Questions Due
• 6/17/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 8/1/2025 - Contract Start

• Licensed to do business in South Carolina
• Professional licensing in required disciplines
• Not debarred or suspended from government procurement

• Assess current health insurance plans and recommend alternatives
• Solicit quotes from various insurance carriers
• Analyze proposals and present detailed comparisons
• Provide support during open enrollment periods
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws (ACA, HIPAA)
• Offer ongoing employee support and claims assistance
• Advise on plan design and cost containment strategies
• Develop and implement wellness programs
• Conduct employee education and communication sessions
• Manage transition of employees from active to retiree plans
• Provide claims tracking and reporting services
• Develop annual financial projections for budgeting
• Analyze employee and dependent contributions
• Facilitate insurance carrier renewals and negotiations
• Generate and quantify cost savings for the County
• Provide dedicated account management team
• Maintain benefits communication platform
• Create educational videos and materials for employees
• Administer retiree billing and premium adjustments
• Support qualifying life events for all plan participants