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The DOA announced its intent to award the medical TPA contract for the state’s health plan to BlueCross BlueShield of Montana.
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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: June 21, 2024
CONTACT: Janna Williams, Department of Administration - Office of the Director
BlueCross BlueShield of Montana to Continue as the
State Plan’s Medical Third-Party Administrator Vendor
HELENA, Mont. - Today, the Department of Administration (DOA) announced its
intent to award the medical Third-Party Administrator (TPA) contract for the state’s
health plan to the incumbent provider, BlueCross BlueShield of Montana (BCBSMT).
In March 2024, the DOA released a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit competitive
bids to provide the state with TPA services for the state’s medical plan for employees
and retirees. The RFP required a modernized approach with cost-saving measures
while maintaining full services for employee and retiree populations. After a diverse
evaluation committee reviewed and scored the proposals, BCBSMT received the
highest score to earn the award. The DOA will engage in negotiations to finalize a
contract.
The DOA is producing evaluation materials in compliance with Senate Bill (SB) 51,
which was enacted by the 68th Legislature and signed into law by Governor Greg
Gianforte. This law mandates a public comment period of seven days be available
prior to finalizing a contract award, providing Montanans with a clear view of the
expenditure of taxpayer dollars and an opportunity to voice opinions.
“Contracting with BCBSMT will continue our efforts to be responsible stewards of the
State Plan contributions while maintaining high-quality medical care for our state
employees and retirees,” said DOA Director Misty Ann Giles. “We are excited to have
issued this RFP under the new provisions within SB 51, which will allow our vendors
to participate in a truly competitive process while allowing our citizens to review and
engage in our procurement activities before a contract is finalized.”
The State Plan is self-funded by the state and includes medical, prescription, drug,
dental, and vision plans. The state provides these critical health services to our state
employees, retirees, legislators, Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
enrollees, and their respective dependents – collectively referred to as “plan
members.” The DOA’s Health Care & Benefits Division is responsible for
administering the State Plan, which includes the self-funded medical plan awarded to
BCBSMT.
Evaluation materials may be found on the DOA’s State Procurement Bureau
homepage: https://spb.mt.gov. In accordance with SB 51, public comment is welcome
on the proposed award before the DOA issues a final contract through June 30, 2024.
To submit public comment, please contact Enterprise Procurement Supervisor
Gwenette Ungerman at gwenette.ungerman@mt.gov and reference “Medical TPA
RFP.”
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