Health Care Cost Study Request for Proposal

The Town of Hingham is seeking a consultant to conduct a comprehensive study of the potential health care plan designs and cost sharing frameworks available to the Town. The study aims to reduce employee costs while maintaining fiscal responsibilities to the Town. The consultant will be required to develop options for consideration, analyze the long and short term financial implications of potential changes to the Town's health benefit cost allocation, and provide a detailed report. The project is expected to start in July 2026 and end on December 31, 2026. • The consultant will be responsible for conducting research and assessment of the potential health care plan designs and cost sharing frameworks. • The consultant will develop options for consideration and analyze the long and short term financial implications of potential changes to the Town's health benefit cost allocation. • The consultant will provide a detailed report of the study's findings and recommendations. • The consultant will be required to have experience in conducting similar studies for municipalities. • The consultant will be required to have a strong understanding of health care plan designs and cost sharing frameworks.