SEC Supplemental Benefits Program
ID: SEC-Supplemental-Benefits-ProgramType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20549, USA

NAICS

Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers (524114)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT (R408)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d35af19373194deebbf99b5998e090d4/view
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    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking potential sources to support the procurement of its Supplemental Benefits Program (SBP), which includes comprehensive dental and vision plans at no cost to employees, along with a voluntary benefits package. The contractor will be responsible for administering health benefits, ensuring compliance with federal regulations such as HIPAA and the Affordable Care Act, and processing claims for eligible SEC employees and their dependents. This program is crucial for providing secure and sustainable benefit offerings to full-time and part-time employees, as well as their spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. Interested parties should submit their responses and any questions regarding this Request for Information (RFI) by 12:00 PM (EST) on October 17, 2024, to the primary contacts J. Christie Branham at branhamj@sec.gov and Gabriel G. Aviles at Avilesg@sec.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    J. Christie Branham
    (202) 551-8852
    branhamj@sec.gov
    Gabriel G. Aviles
    (202) 551-8697
    Avilesg@sec.gov
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    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeks a contractor to manage its Supplemental Benefits Program (SBP), providing comprehensive dental and vision plans at no employee cost, along with a voluntary benefits package. The contractor's responsibilities include administering health benefits, ensuring compliance with relevant laws such as HIPAA and the Affordable Care Act, and processing claims for employees and their dependents. Eligible participants include full-time and part-time SEC employees, along with their spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. Key components of the SBP include: core dental and vision plans, a medical evacuation insurance policy for international travel, and a variety of voluntary benefits such as disability insurance and term life insurance. The contractor must establish secure systems for claims processing and maintain appropriate security measures for protecting personal data. The project's structure requires detailed compliance with federal regulations, including accessibility and security measures. Regular reporting on program usage, financial summaries, and customer satisfaction metrics are essential. The contractor's web-enabled service must facilitate efficient enrollment and claims management, ultimately ensuring that employee needs are met with sustainable and secure benefit offerings.
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