This contract awards the California Health Benefit Exchange’s Vision Plan (RFP 2015‑15) to two vision‑care carriers to provide statewide vision‑benefit coverage through the Covered California marketplace. The contractors must maintain a toll‑free customer‑service center, bill enrollees, report quarterly enrollment and premium data, pay a mandatory 5 % commission to the Exchange, and satisfy sustainability and ACA compliance requirements. The contract runs for one calendar year with a possible one‑year extension.
• Scope includes offering vision plans, handling enrollment, premium collection, and quarterly reporting.
• Vendors must administer a statutory enrollee survey in Q4 2016 and submit results by January 31 2017.
• Fixed fees: $1,000 application fee (non‑refundable) and $10,000 implementation fee if selected.