Specifications include, but are not limited to: ➢ Provide general and technical guidance to Terrebonne Parish in responding to questions from the Parish’s Human Resources and Risk Management staff. ➢ Provide general and technical guidance to assist Terrebonne Parish staff in settling Employee Benefit claim disputes. ➢ Provide general and technical guidance to Terrebonne Parish staff regarding the Employee Benefit Programs. ➢ Review all Programs, benefit plan, and insurance plan documents for accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. ➢ Act as Terrebonne Parish’s liaison in communicating and negotiating with benefit and insurance plan providers, working closely with Human Resources and Risk Management Department staff. ➢ Assist Terrebonne Parish staff in drafting materials relating to Programs, benefit plans, and insurance plans. These materials include, but not limited to, open enrollment employee communication, Brainshark videos, plan comparison charts and wellness material. Broker will primarily provide expert analysis and recommendations relating to material content, appearance, compliance, and accuracy. ➢ Provide Program, benefit plan, and insurance plan recommendations Terrebonne Parish staff based on broker’s experience, market analysis, market trends, and cost containment methods. Program, benefit plan, and insurance plan recommendations shall be made to ensure maximum benefit to Parish. ➢ Determine and recommend the most economical funding method for benefits. ➢ Represent Terrebonne Parish in negotiations with all providers on all issues, including those relatedto annual renewal rates, coverage, plan design, and special terms and conditions, updating Director and Managers. ➢ Meet with and provide reports to various Terrebonne Parish representatives and groups including Human Resources. Coordinate with Terrebonne Parish representatives regarding labor relations issues concerning group insurance and benefit programs.
