Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Negotiating annual renewal of coverages from carriers for Hospital, Medical-Surgical, Major Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Long Term Disability, Cobra and Flexible Spending coverage. Seek competitive quotes from other health benefit carriers and provide advice and recommendations for consideration. Preparation of all necessary bid specifications, evaluation of bids, coverage and premium analysis, and recommendation of carrier. 2. Review policies and endorsements for accuracy and conformance with negotiated coverages. Ensure the timely issuance of policies and endorsements to the Township. 3. Analyze and review all health benefit carrier proposed settlements, claims history, group utilization, reserves, claims processing, and other plan costs and expenses to provide information and recommendations to the Township. 4. Ability to develop innovative and cost effective plan designs to maximize benefit value in relation to expense. 5. Assisting the Township employees in setting claims or grievances relating to health benefits issues. Assist the Township with health benefit plan administration and provide advice and guidance on new laws, regulations and procedures in the area of health benefit administration.
