The proposed Modification No. M16 to Contract No. CW95405 with Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company seeks to exercise option year four of the dental benefits program for District employees, their eligible dependents, and retirees. This modification will extend the contract period from January 11, 2026, through January 10, 2027, with a not-to-exceed amount of $17,231,037. The funding for this contract is based on estimates of enrollment and annual rate reviews, and the District's share of the premiums is certified to be available for the first nine months of 2026, with additional budget authority sought for the remaining period.

The modification includes updates to the price schedule for the dental benefits, reflecting changes in estimated enrollment and costs associated with the Dental Health Maintenance Organization (DHMO) and the Dental Preferred Provider Organization (DPPO). The contract remains consistent with the financial plan and budget adopted by the District, ensuring that the contractor, Cigna, is current with its District taxes as verified by the Citywide Clean Hands database.