When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 27, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 20, 2026.

It was issued by City Of Cambridge. The work is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced third-party administrator specializing in workers' compensation claims. Expertise in medical bill review, re-pricing, payment, and dispute management. Knowledge of Massachusetts Industrial Accident Board rates and applicable regulations. Demonstrated ability to manage litigation, agency reporting, employee notices, and medical coordination. Established provider with sufficient staff and systems to administer both medical-only and lost-time claims.

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Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United StatesPosted: August 14, 2026Deadline: August 27, 2026

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SUMMARY

The City is seeking a third-party administrator for workers' compensation claims, medical bill re-pricing, payment processing, disputed services, and related compliance guidance. The contract term is one year, with questions due August 20, 2026.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have experience within the last five years as a Third Party Administrator for a Massachusetts municipal workers' compensation claims program for a municipality with at least 1000 employees.
Must have three or more years of experience in workers' compensation claims management, Utilization Review, and medical invoice re-pricing.
Must have two or more years of experience in administration of self-insured workers' compensation claims program for a Massachusetts municipality.
Must be willing to sign the City's contract without modifications.
Must provide insurance policies including Commercial Liability, Automotive, Umbrella, and Worker's Compensation.
Must provide Wage Theft Prevention Certification.
Must provide a letter of Transmittal signed by an authorized individual.
Must participate in an on-site or video interview.

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Questions due by August 20th, 2026.

Proposals due by August 27th, 2026 at 11:00 am.

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 20, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City Of Cambridge

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DESCRIPTION

The City seeks a third-party administrator to provide comprehensive workers' compensation claims administration for medical-only and lost-time claims. The administrator will ensure reported claims comply with agency reporting guidelines, consult with City representatives regarding compensability, calculate indemnity payments with City designees, issue required notifications to injured employees, coordinate contested claims and litigation, obtain current medical reports, and advise the City on workers' compensation matters under applicable state and federal laws.

The administrator will also receive and review medical bills for related treatment, re-price bills using Industrial Accident Board rates and other applicable discounts, issue payments for compensable medical treatment, negotiate surgeries and treatment plans when appropriate, and manage disputed medical services or bills. The contract term will be one year. Questions must be submitted by August 20, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 27, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 20, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Cambridge. The work is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced third-party administrator specializing in workers' compensation claims
Expertise in medical bill review, re-pricing, payment, and dispute management
Knowledge of Massachusetts Industrial Accident Board rates and applicable regulations
Demonstrated ability to manage litigation, agency reporting, employee notices, and medical coordination
Established provider with sufficient staff and systems to administer both medical-only and lost-time claims

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