Retirement Vision Insurance

The City of Cincinnati is seeking a qualified vision‑insurance carrier to administer a voluntary vision‑benefit plan for the Cincinnati Retirement System’s retirees (approximately 2,795 members) and their dependents, effective January 1 2026. The contract includes a core vision plan and an optional “buy‑up” tier, with requirements for 24‑hour data upload turnaround, detailed quarterly and ad‑hoc reporting, dedicated account management, and a 3‑year rate‑guarantee (with a possible 1‑year extension). The vendor must be an A‑rated insurance carrier, licensed in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, and capable of serving members nationwide. • Provide full vision‑benefit administration (enrollment, claims processing, network management, member communications). • Deliver comprehensive utilization and cost‑savings reports on a quarterly, annual, and on‑demand basis. • Meet performance guarantees, including a 3‑year rate guarantee and a mandatory transition start on Jan 1 2026. • No MBE/WBE set‑aside goals, but diversity information is required for evaluation.