The proposed resolution, titled the "Group Hospitalization and Medical Services, Inc. d/b/a CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, CareFirst BlueChoice, Inc. Health Benefits Contract Emergency Approval Resolution of 2025," seeks the Council of the District of Columbia's approval for a multiyear health benefits contract with Group Hospitalization and Medical Services, Inc. This contract, estimated at $769,361,993.67, will provide fully insured health benefits to District employees, their dependents, and retirees over a five-year period, in accordance with the D.C. Employees Health Benefits Program. The resolution is presented as an emergency measure, necessitating prompt action from the Council.

Mayor Muriel Bowser has urged the Council to act favorably on this resolution, emphasizing the importance of the contract for the health benefits of District employees. The resolution includes provisions for its immediate effect upon adoption and mandates that a copy be transmitted to the Mayor following approval. Additionally, the fiscal impact statement from the Chief Financial Officer has been adopted as part of the resolution's requirements.