Item Description:
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Negotiate Agmt PR00007345 with EyeMed Vision Care, LLC for the provision of voluntary vision insurance services, 01/01/26-12/31/28
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners delegates authority to the County Administrator to negotiate Agreement PR00007345 with EyeMed Vision Care, LLC, for the provision of a voluntary, employee paid vision plan for Hennepin County employees during the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028; that following review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
On February 25, 2025, Human Resources released a Request For Proposal (RFP) for voluntary vision insurance services. After thorough review and evaluation, Human Resources recommends awarding the contract to EyeMed Vision Care, LLC. As a result of the RFP process, vision premiums will decrease in 2026 compared to current rates and employees will see no change of vendor, plan components or network.
As of May 2025, the vision plan has 6,796 employee subscribers and 13,063 total members.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval