The proposed resolution, titled the "UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company Health Benefits Contract Emergency Approval Resolution of 2025," seeks the Council of the District of Columbia's approval for a multiyear contract with UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company (UHC) to provide fully insured health benefits to District employees, their dependents, and retirees. The estimated cost for this five-year contract is approximately $595.8 million. The resolution emphasizes the urgency of the situation, stating that timely approval is necessary to ensure the District can access these essential health benefits.

Mayor Muriel Bowser has submitted this resolution in accordance with the District of Columbia Home Rule Act and the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010. The resolution outlines the critical nature of the health benefits provided under the D.C. Employees Health Benefits Program and asserts that these services can only be obtained through the proposed contract with UHC. The Council is urged to act promptly, as the resolution is designed to be adopted after a single reading due to the emergency circumstances presented.