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This document is a Statewide Contract Award issued by the State of California Department of General Services, Procurement Division, establishing Contract Number 4-22-70-2780A with Elevance Health Public Sector, LLC (formerly known as Anthem, Inc.) for pharmacy benefit management services. The contract serves as a cooperative purchasing vehicle available to eligible California public agencies including state departments, local government entities, school districts, community colleges, universities, and other qualifying public organizations throughout California.

The contract covers comprehensive pharmacy benefit management services including prescription drug coverage, formulary management, claims processing, mail-order pharmacy services, specialty pharmacy coordination, clinical programs, and related administrative services. The agreement is structured as a master contract with pricing based on negotiated discount rates from average wholesale price, dispensing fees, and administrative fees that vary by service component. The contract includes provisions for volume-based rebates and contains specific set-asides and participation requirements for eligible public entities. The initial contract term runs through June 30, 2027, with options for renewal extensions. Financial arrangements are established on a fee-for-service basis with costs paid directly by participating agencies based on their actual utilization of covered services and populations served.