AS 21.55.200: Selection of a plan administrator.

The board shall develop bid specifications and select a plan administrator through a competitive bidding process. The selection of the plan administrator shall be based upon criteria including the plan administrator's proven ability to handle health insurance coverage for individuals, efficient claim paying capacity, the estimate of total charges for administering the plan, the plan administrator's ability to apply effective cost containment programs and procedures and to administer the plan in a cost efficient manner, and the financial condition and stability of the plan administrator.