Awarded vendors
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Description
This contract awards Wayne State University a comprehensive group accident‑and‑sickness health‑insurance program for its international students, scholars, exchange visitors and their eligible dependents for the 2026‑2029 academic period. The insurer must provide a PPO network with no referrals, include pharmacy‑discount, vision and dental riders, and deliver extensive administrative support such as online enrollment, batch enrollment, ID‑card issuance, and semi‑annual loss‑statement reporting. Rates are guaranteed for the first two years, with a 180‑day notice required for any adjustments in years two or three, and the university retains a $25 non‑refundable service fee per enrollee. The agreement allows for up to two one‑year extensions beyond the base term.
• Required coverage includes hard‑waiver accident‑and‑sickness benefits, repatriation, medical‑evacuation, and a $3,500 pre‑existing‑condition minimum.
• Administrative duties: online portal, toll‑free helpline (≥40 hrs/week), electronic ID cards (7 days), mailed cards (14 days), and detailed claim‑by‑claim data reporting.
• Financial terms: whole‑dollar premium rates, guaranteed rates for two years, and a $25 per‑enrollee service‑fee payable to the university.