Notice of Advertisement for Bid

Pursuant to Section 627.6488, Florida Statutes, Florida Comprehensive Health Association (FCHA) is seeking a provider of Third Party Administrative Services to provide such services to FCHA and its insured policyholders. FCHA, the high-risk medical insurance program for the State of Florida has operated continuously since 1971, but has been closed to new enrollment since 1991. Consequently, enrollment has declined to 208, as of 12/31/2011 and is expected to continue to decline throughout the term of the proposed contract.

REQUIRED SERVICES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PAYMENT OF CLAIMS SUBMITTED BY PROVIDERS OF MEDICAL AND PRESCRIPTION.

Request for Proposal for Third Party Administrative Services to Florida drug services, as well as the provision of pre-certification and case management services. Preference will be given to firms able to efficiently and effectively integrate the full scope of required services. Preference shall also be given to firms with demonstrable experience providing such services to high-risk medical insurance programs. The successful bidder shall be selected through a competitive bid process approved by the FCHA Board of Directors. Interested firms may express their interest or obtain additional information by contacting: Jerome Ashford, Executive Director, Florida Comprehensive Health Association, 2928 Wellington Circle, Suite 101, Tallahassee, FL 32309 or by calling: (850)309-1200. RFP’s will be available for distribution on February 20, 2012, and will be provided only to organizations deemed to be fully qualified to provide the requisite services and willing to accept the inherent limitations of the engagement. All proposals must be returned by COB, March 30, 2012, the contract will be awarded on or before May 30, 2012, and will be effective July 1, 2012 for a period of three years.