Cincinnati Public Schools Awards Insurance Contract to Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (August 2026)

Cincinnati Public Schools awarded Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield a three-year, $320,351,000 contract to administer its self-funded medical and pharmacy plans. Implementation will begin August 18, 2026, with full plan operations running from January 1, 2027 through December 30, 2029, and two optional one-year renewals.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$320,351,000 (3-years)

Contract type

INSURANCE

Contract term

January 1, 2027 – December 30, 2029 (implementation August 18, 2026 – December 31, 2026)

Renewal date

2029-12-30

Renewal

Initial term 2027-01-01 to 2029-12-30, with CPS reserving the right to renew for two additional one-year terms subject to written authorization.

Document type

Report

Source document

Cincinnati Public Schools Report of the Treasurer 2026-08-17

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the insurance contract by Cincinnati Public Schools?

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield was awarded this insurance contract by Cincinnati Public Schools, as recorded on August 17, 2026. The contract value is $320,351,000 (3-years).

How much is the Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield contract with Cincinnati Public Schools worth?

The Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield contract with Cincinnati Public Schools is valued at $320,351,000 (3-years), covering insurance work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Insurance contract, documented as a report record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Cincinnati Public Schools Report of the Treasurer 2026-08-17 (Report), dated August 17, 2026 from Cincinnati Public Schools. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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