The proposed resolution from Mayor Muriel Bowser seeks the Council of the District of Columbia's approval for an emergency contract with Group Hospitalization and Medical Services, Inc., operating as CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, CareFirst BlueChoice, Inc., and CareFirst Advantage PPO, Inc. This contract, estimated at $769,361,993.67 over five years, aims to provide and administer fully insured health benefits to District employees, their dependents, and retirees, in line with the D.C. Employees Health Benefits Program. The resolution emphasizes the urgency of the situation, indicating that timely approval is necessary to ensure the continuation of these essential health services.

The resolution outlines the need for a multiyear contract to secure these critical health benefits, which can only be obtained through such an arrangement with CareFirst. It declares the existence of an emergency, allowing for the resolution to be adopted after a single reading, thereby expediting the approval process. The Mayor's administration is prepared to address any questions from the Council regarding the proposed contract, underscoring the importance of swift action to maintain health benefits for District employees and their families.