When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 5, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 24, 2026.

It was issued by Cameron County. The work is located in Brownsville, Texas, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Employee benefits administration firm with ASO and self-insured health plan expertise. Pharmacy benefit manager with experience serving public sector or large employer health plans. Provider network administrator with established PPO network capabilities. COBRA and HIPAA compliance administrator with proven regulatory expertise. Stop loss insurance administrator or benefits firm with stop loss program experience. Mid-sized to large firm with integrated medical, pharmacy, and benefits administration services. Vendor with transition experience from incumbent carriers and administrators.

Pharmacy Benefit Management, Medical Provider Network, COBRA Services and Stop Loss Insurance Administrative Services (Due August 5, 2026)

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Brownsville, Texas, United StatesPosted: July 17th, 2026Deadline: August 5th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The agency is soliciting proposals for pharmacy benefit management, medical provider network, COBRA/HIPAA administration, and stop loss insurance administrative services for its self-insured employee and retiree health plan. The procurement covers ASO, network administration, and related benefits administration services.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Release RFP to Vendors: July 13th, 2026

Deadline for Questions and Inquiries: July 24th, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline: August 5th, 2026

Vendor Selection and Contract Negotiations: August 2026

Earliest Award of Any Single Contract: August 2026

Contract/Service Effective Date: October 1st, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 24th, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Cameron County

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DESCRIPTION

The issuing agency is seeking a vendor to provide pharmacy benefit management, medical provider network, COBRA services, and stop loss insurance administrative services for its self-insured employee and pre-65 retiree health plan. The scope includes Administrative Services Only (ASO), network administration, and pharmacy benefit management services.

The agency currently maintains a medical ASO agreement, PPO network, and pharmacy benefit management agreements with Aetna. It also currently carries stop loss coverage through Aetna and contracts COBRA/HIPAA administration through PayFlex. Vendors are expected to propose services that support or replace these existing arrangements as applicable.

All questions related to the solicitation must be submitted no later than July 24, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 5, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 24, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Cameron County. The work is located in Brownsville, Texas, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Employee benefits administration firm with ASO and self-insured health plan expertise
Pharmacy benefit manager with experience serving public sector or large employer health plans
Provider network administrator with established PPO network capabilities
COBRA and HIPAA compliance administrator with proven regulatory expertise
Stop loss insurance administrator or benefits firm with stop loss program experience
Mid-sized to large firm with integrated medical, pharmacy, and benefits administration services
Vendor with transition experience from incumbent carriers and administrators

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