Medical, Pharmacy Administration, Stop Loss Insurance, and Vision

This contract awards Washington County Public Schools the administration of a self‑funded health‑benefits program (ASO) covering medical, pharmacy, stop‑loss, Medicare Advantage, and vision services. Cigna will provide the core ASO medical, pharmacy, and stop‑loss administration, while EyeMed will continue as the vision‑benefits administrator. The procurement was conducted through an open competitive process, with several large health‑benefits firms evaluated, and the final award made to Cigna and EyeMed. The contract is effective July 1 2025 and includes multi‑year rate guarantees for the vision component (up to 2028‑2030). Financial tables show projected annual fixed costs of roughly $225 M–$236 M for medical, $228 M for pharmacy, and $27 M–$32 M for the Employer Group Waiver Program, indicating a total annual spend near $480 M. • Scope : ASO administration of medical, Rx, stop‑loss, Medicare Advantage, and vision for a self‑insured employer group. • Awardees : Cigna (medical/pharmacy/stop‑loss) and EyeMed (vision). • Financial impact : Approximately $480 M in annual expenditures, with per‑member‑per‑month vision fees ranging $0.35–$0.90.