The proposed bill seeks to approve Modification No. M003 to Contract No. DCHBX-2025-C-0003 with the Center for the Study of Services (CSS) to exercise option year two, amounting to $1,100,000.00. This modification will enable CSS to continue providing health plan comparison tools and services on behalf of the DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority (DCHBX) from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The increase in the contract amount is due to an expanded scope of work, which includes refining existing customer decision support tools and adding new tools for the Healthy DC Plan. The contract was awarded without competitive procurement, has received satisfactory past performance ratings, and the funding for this modification has been certified as available within the Fiscal Year 2027 budget.

Additionally, the bill outlines the requirements for the DCHBX to engage CHECKBOOK/CSS to develop tools that assist consumers in comparing health plans. It mandates the creation of a web application called "Plan Match," which will provide users with financial assistance estimates and information on provider networks. The bill also ensures that all tools are available in both English and Spanish, and it requires training webinars for users. Furthermore, it establishes a service level agreement to ensure system availability and outlines responsibilities for both parties regarding data provision and tool integration. The bill emphasizes fair labor practices, local hiring requirements, and compliance with various employment laws, aiming to enhance health coverage access and support local businesses in the District of Columbia.