The Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds (Department) is soliciting Proposals from qualified vendors that can provide nationwide Medicare Advantage preferred provider option (PPO) and/or regional Medicare Advantage HMO services to Medicare-eligible Group Health Insurance Program (GHIP) retirees and Medicare-eligible dependents of retirees. The Department is also soliciting Proposals from qualified vendors that can provide Medicare Plus (Supplemental or Medigap) services to GHIP retirees and Medicare-eligible dependents of retirees. The RFP includes: a. RFP ETD0050: IYC Medicare Advantage b. RFP ETD0051: Medicare Plus The purpose of Request for Proposals (RFP) ETD0050-51 is to provide interested and qualified vendors with information to enable them to prepare and submit competitive Proposals. The Department intends to use the results of this solicitation to award one or more Contract(s) for the services described herein. The Contract(s) resulting from the RFPs (if Contracts are awarded) will be administered and managed by the Department, with oversight by the State of Wisconsin Group Insurance Board (Board). The RFP document, its attachments, and the Proposal(s) from the awarded Proposer(s) will be incorporated into the Contract(s). Vendors may submit a Proposal for one or both of the RFPs. The Department administers the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), the Group Health Insurance Program (GHIP) for State employers and many Local government entities, and a variety of other public employee benefit programs. The WRS has consistently ranked among the top 10 largest public pension funds in the United States, providing retirement benefits for more than 663,000 current and former State and Local government employees and their families on behalf of more than 1,500 employers. Participants in the WRS include public school teachers, current and former employees of State agencies and the Universities of Wisconsin, and employees of most State and Local governments. All State WRS members and those from participating Local employers are eligible to enroll in the GHIP. The Department is overseen by independent governing boards and funds are held on behalf of the benefit program beneficiaries in the Public Employee Trust Fund created and regulated under Chapter 40 of the Wisconsin State Statutes. **All RFP Documents are provided at https://etf.wi.gov/node/35426. Do Not Use eSupplier to submit Proposals or questions.** The deadline for receipt of vendor questions regarding the RFP is Thursday, April 4, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. central time. The deadline for receipt of proposals for this solicitation is Thursday, July 11, 2024 by 12:00 p.m. central time. Note: Proposals must be submitted electronically as specified in the RFP. See RFP for submission details. Late submissions will not be considered. This solicitation is authorized under Chapter 40 of the Wisconsin State Statutes. All decisions and actions regarding this solicitation are solely under the authority of the Board. Procurement statutes and rules that govern other State of Wisconsin agencies may not be applicable. Any news releases or release of broadcast e-mails pertaining to this solicitation, any resulting contract(s), or the acceptance, rejection, or evaluation, or review of vendor proposals shall not be made without the prior written approval of the Department. NOTE: All modifications and other information associated with the RFP will be posted on the Department’s web site at https://etf.wi.gov/node/35426. Interested vendors are encouraged to check this site for updates frequently. No other notification regarding modifications will be provided. Questions may be submitted via email to [email protected]. **All RFP Documents are provided at https://etf.wi.gov/node/35426.** **Do Not Use eSupplier to submit Proposals or questions.**

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