HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-241AADDENDUM TO ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM TO ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT, (this "Addendum"), entered
into effective as of October 1, 2019 (the "Addendum Effective Date"), is made by and between RxBenefits, Inc. Vwa
Prescription Benefits, Inc. ("Administrator"), and Indian River County Board of County Commissioners
("Client"). The parties, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:
1. Administrator and Client are parties to that certain Administrative Services Agreement
dated May 1, 2018 (the "Agreement').
2. Administrator and Client hereby execute this Addendum for the purpose of documenting
that Exhibit A (Client Application) to the Agreement has been amended and restated to reflect, among other
things, new pricing terms. Such amended and restated Exhibit A (Client Application) shall be attached and
affixed to the Agreement as Exhibit A (Client Application) in lieu of the prior Exhibit A (Client Application)
upon execution of this Addendum by the parties' authorized representatives below and shall be in full force
and effect as said Exhibit A from and after the Addendum Effective Date.
3. Except for the amendment and restatement of Exhibit A (Client Application) effected
hereby, the Agreement shall not otherwise be modified, altered or amended in any respect and is hereby
ratified and incorporated herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned parties have entered into and executed this Addendum
effective as of the Addendum Effective Date.
Attest: Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of
Circuit Court and Comptroller
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EXHIBIT A
CLIENT APPLICATION
October 1, 2019
[IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: Client should complete Section A and carefully review this
Exhibit A. which has been completed by Administrator, in order to ensure the accuracy and completeness of
such information. Client shall promptly notify Administrator of any inaccuracy or omission with respect to
such terms and conditions, if applicable (including, without limitation, the Client Information in Section A).]
A. INFORMATION ABOUT CLIENT
Client Name:
Indian River County Board of County Commissioners
HR/Primary Contact:
Phone
Mail Address:
1801 27t' Street
HR Contact Email:
Fax:
City/State/Zip:
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Billing Contact:
Phone:
Main Phone:
Billing Contact Email:
Fax:
Send Invoices and Confidential Standard Reports to:
Authorized Website Users of Client (User's Name and E-mail Address):
* Note: Client may add or delete Authorized Website Users by providing written notice of such changes to
Administrator pursuant to the notice provisions of Article VIII.B of the Agreement.
B. PLAN DESIGN; MEMBER COST SHARE
Member Cost Share:
Please see current Summary of Benefits.
Client represents and warrants that the design of Client's Plan as reflected in a Plan design document for Client
("PDD"), accurately reflects the applicable terms of Client's Plan for purposes of this Agreement. Client shall provide
Administrator with ninety (90) days prior written notice of any proposed changes to the design of Client's Plan
(including the PDD), which changes shall be consistent with the scope and nature of the services to be provided by
Administrator under this Agreement. Client agrees that it is responsible for Losses resulting from any failure to
implement Plan design changes which are not communicated in writing to Administrator. In addition, Client shall
notify Members of any Plan design changes prior to the effective date of any such changes.
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C. SERVICES, FORMULARY.
1. Base Administrative Services: The following services are the base administrative services made available
to Client and its Members pursuant to the Agreement (including this Exhibit A (the "Base Administrative
Services'), as applicable:
• Administration of eligibility submitted via tape or telecommunication
• Eligibility maintenance
• Client support system for on-line access to current eligibility
• Administration of Client's Plan Design
• In -network claims adjudication via on-line claims adjudication system
• Designated Account Team
• Client clinical and plan consulting, analysis and cost projections
• Annual analysis of program utilization and impact of plan design and managed care interventions
• Welcome Package and ID Cards for new Members
• Standard Member communications
• Toll-free telephone access to customer service for the program for use by Members and Client's benefits
personnel and representatives
2. Additional Administrative Services: Client will pay for additional administrative services (the "Additional
Administrative Services") beyond those included in the Base Administrative Services that are requested by
Client and provided or made available by Administrator under the program as follows:
2.1 Administrative Fees
Administrative Services
Fees
Transaction Fees Payable for Administrative
$0.65 per Prescription Drug Claim made by
Services(per Article IV.B of the Agreement)
Members payable on a bi-monthlybasis
Transaction Fees Payable for Administrator's
$1.45 per claim
Clinical Advantage Program
individual prices listed in table below
Manufacturer Copay Assistance Programs
• Out of Pocket Protection (Accumulation)
• No Charge (Not Elected)
• Out of Pocket Protection + Variable Copay
• No Charge (Not Elected)
Assistance Program
• SaveOnSP
• $0.40 per claim (Not Elected)
• Out of Pocket Protection + SaveOnSP
• $0.40 per claim(Elected)
Reviews and Appeals Management
• Low Clinical Value Exclusions (LCV)
• $0.30 per claim (Elected)
• High Dollar Claim Review (HDCR)
• $0.75 per claim (Elected)
Initial Determinations (i.e. coverage reviews) and
No Charge
Level One Appeals for the Coverage Authorization
Program, consisting of:
Prior Authorization
Step Therapy
Drug Quantity Management
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Administrative Services
Fees
Initial Determinations and Level One Appeals for the
No Charge
Benefit Review Program, consisting of reviews
$3.00 per claim
known as:
$3.00 per claim
Plan Design Related Requests
$0.32 / PMPM of Elected
Plan Exclusion Reviews (clinical or
$0.03 / PMPM of Elected
administrative reviews of non -Covered Drugs)
Copay Reviews
$0.10 PMPM per combined accumulator up to
Plan Limit Reviews (e.g. age, gender, days'
maximum of $0.20 PMPM for existing
supply limits)
connection with medical carrier or TPA.
Plan Rule/Administrative Reviews/Non-clinical
Fees to establish connection with new medical
Reviews
carrier or TPA are quoted upon request.
Clinical Benefit Reviews
Direct Claim Reject Reviews
Final and Binding Appeals — Level Two Appeals *
No Charge
and/or Urgent Appeals**
*Level One for clients with only one level of
appeal
20% of audit recoveries
** Appeals can be urgent at Level One or Level
Two and decisions are final and binding.
External Reviews by Independent Review
No Charge
-Organizations - for non -grandfathered plans
PBM Services
Fees
Advanced Utilization Management (AUM Bundle)
$0.46 / PMPM
Member -submitted paper claims processing fee
$3.00 per claim
Medicaid subrogation claims fee
$3.00 per claim
Opioid Program
$0.32 / PMPM of Elected
ACA Statin "Trend Management" Pro ram
$0.03 / PMPM of Elected
Combined Benefit Management
Services to manage combined medical -pharmacy
$0.10 PMPM per combined accumulator up to
benefits that are not a consumer -directed health
maximum of $0.20 PMPM for existing
(CDH) plan.
connection with medical carrier or TPA.
Services include ongoing management of the data
Fees to establish connection with new medical
exchange platform with the medical vendor/TPA,
carrier or TPA are quoted upon request.
production monitoring and quality control, and
designated operations team. Combined benefit types
may include deductible, out of pocket, spending
account and lifetime maximum.
Network Pharmacy Services
Network Pharmacy Audit Program
20% of audit recoveries
Comprehensive Consumer Driven Health (CDH)
Solution
Consumer Choice Plan - Technical
$0.35 PMPM
• Bi-directional data exchange; dedicated
*these charges would be in addition to any pricing
operations; 24-hour a day, seven -days a week
adjustments if greater than ten percent of Clients total
monitoring and quality control; performance
utilization for all Plans is attributable to a CDHC.
reporting; and analytics
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Medicare Part D – Retiree Drug Subsidy S
Customer service for Members
Part D subsidy enhanced service (ESI sends reports
$1.12 PMPM for Medicare -qualified Members
to CMS on behalf of Client)
with a minimum annual fee of $7,500
i Notice of Creditable Coverage
$1.35/letter + postage
Part D Subsidy standard service (ESI sends reports to
$0.62 PMPM for Medicare -qualified Members
Client)
with a minimum annual fee of $5,000
B. Home Delivery Services
$1.35/letter + postage
A. Notice of Creditable Coverage
Web -based client reporting – Annual Strategic Account Plan report
PBM Services – No Additional Fee
Customer service for Members
Electronic claims processing
Electronic/on-line eligibility submission
Plan setup
Standard coordination of benefits (COB)
reject for primary carrier
Software training for access to our on-line
system(s)
• FSA eligibility feeds
A. Network Pharmacy Services
help desk Pharmacy reimbursement
-Pharmacy
Pharmacy network management Network development (upon request)
B. Home Delivery Services
Benefit education Prescription delivery – standard
Reporting Services
Web -based client reporting – Annual Strategic Account Plan report
Ad-hoc desktop parametric reports Billing reports
Claims detail extract file electronic CPDP format Inquiry access to claims processing system
Load 12 months claims history for clinical reports
and reporting
Website Services
Express-Scripts.com for Members — access to
benefit, drug, health and wellness information;
prescription ordering capability; and customer
service
Implementation Package and Member Communications
• New Member packets (includes two standard
resin ID cards)
• Member replacement cards printed via web (For
hard -copy cards, charges are passed through from the
PBM
Implementation support
Clinical
Concurrent Drug Utilization Review (DUR)
Overrides
a. Sponsor -requested overrides
b. Lost/stolen overrides
c. Vacation supplies
No Charge
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2.2 Administrator Clinical Programs
■ If elected, the Low Clinical Value ("LCV") exclusion option prevents unnecessary spending by
removing LCV medications from the formulary without impact to client rebates while providing equal
or more effective medicines at a lower cost. LCV medications are drugs that treat common conditions
that do not provide any additional or superior therapeutic value when compared to currently existing
therapies already in the marketplace. These medications are excluded in addition to any products that
would normally be excluded by PBM Formulary. This exclusion occurs without affecting rebate
minimum guarantees or contracted discount rates. Administrator reserves the right to amend, from time
to time, the list of low clinical value medications. The list of low clinical value medications may be
updated quarterly. Client may request a current list of LCV medications.
■ If elected, Administrator's High Dollar Claim Review program ("HDCR"), will provide Client with
umbrella protection against high-cost prescription claims for approved formulary drugs. Prescription
claims over the threshold dollar amount are flagged prior to payment and reviewed for clinical
appropriateness. This additional level of clinical oversight protects against unnecessary spending, saving
clients money and providing improved visibility into claim reviews, decision processes, and cost savings.
The following may apply:
o RxBenefits manages the clinical review process for high dollar claims, providing oversight of the
process. We communicate trends and savings results to clients through detailed reporting and
analytics;
o Review turnaround time is dependent on prescriber activity and whether additional information is
required. If additional information is required, the reviewer will attempt to contact physician at least
once daily for three days; direct contact with the prescriber will discontinue after the third day. The
majority of reviews are completed with a disposition within 24 to 72 hours;
o Following a clinical review, one of four actions will occur: the medication is approved, the
medication claim is denied, the doctor may decide to withdraw and prescribe a different medication,
or the reviewer can dismiss the claim due to lack of communication from the prescriber; or
o If denied, an appeal process is available.
Foundational Utilization Management. UM is a bundling of evidence -based clinical programs
commonly used to provide appropriate clinical oversight of prescription drug claims. UM ensures the
correct clinical evaluation processes are in place. Appropriate QL promotes FDA -approved dispensing
guidelines by ensuring appropriate quantities are dispense. ST ensures the most clinically appropriate
item is used first as part of adhering to accepted guidelines. When faced with two similar agents, the
lowest cost option is promoted first. PA ensure FDA -approved guidelines with respect to indications are
being met. Utilizing the PBM or customized criteria, RxBenefits has carved out the QLST exception
review process as well as all specialty and non -specialty PA reviews to be independently reviewed and
documented utilizing a documentation system that allows for ease of auditing through increased visibility
of clinical decisions. This component requires that a client elect a standard Utilization Management
Programs promoted by Administrator. NOTE: Must have HDCR component in place to elect this
component. The following may apply:
o Review turnaround time is dependent on prescriber activity and whether additional information is
required. If additional information is required, the reviewer will attempt to contact physician at least
once daily for three days; direct contact with the prescriber will discontinue after the third day. The
majority of reviews are completed with a disposition within 24 to 72 hours;
o Following a clinical review, one of four actions will occur: the medication is approved, the
medication claim is denied, the doctor may decide to withdraw and prescribe a different medication,
or the reviewer can dismiss the claim due to lack of communication from the prescriber; or
o If denied, an appeal process is available.
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■ If elected, PBM's Manufacturer Assistance Program for Specialty Medications ("MAP"), consists
of 1 or 2 components when available, dependent on the specific plan design: (1) Accumulator Protection
using Manufacturer Copay assistance dollars to help lower member out-of-pocket costs and client costs
where funds are not applied to member deductible and member out-of-pocket maximum totals; and (2)
Accumulator Protection Plus Variable Cost -Share, where plan changes can maximize available
assistance funds to offset plan costs and cover the members' cost -share but does not apply to their
deductible and out-of-pocket maximum, yielding high savings potential, or Therapeutic Interchange
Programs where the specialty pharmacy will move members to preferred agents in order to allow the
usage of copay assistance funds from manufacturers. Requires exclusive specialty pharmacy
relationship.
o If elected, the SaveOnSP program is a benefit design change implemented by PBM in conjunction
with a third -party vendor, SaveOnSP. Within the SaveOnSP program, certain specialty medications
are classified as non-essential health benefits. This means that any funds spent on these drugs no
longer apply to the members' accumulators. In addition, the targeted drugs are assigned higher
copays. In all cases, SaveonSP helps the member coordinate manufacturer -sponsored copay
assistance. SaveOnSP targets drugs in six of the top ten specialty categories.
■ If elected, PBM's Advanced Opioid Managementsm program reaches out to physicians, pharmacists
and patients at key touchpoints to minimize early exposure to opioids and to prevent patients from
progressing to overuse and abuse. Patients will be required to start therapy with no more than a 7 -day
supply of short-acting medications (with certain exceptions). Member Education will start at the first
fill. Doctors will be notified at the point of care when specific signs of misuse and abuse are observed.
3. Pricing. The financial terms set forth are conditioned on such exclusive arrangement and all other specified
conditions set forth in Exhibit A of the Agreement. Client will pay to Administrator the amounts set forth
below, net of applicable Copayments. The application of brand and generic pricing below may be subject to
certain "dispensed as written" (DAW) protocols and Client defined plan design and coverage policies for
adjudication and Member Copayment purposes. Sales or excise tax or other governmental surcharge, if any,
will be the responsibility of Client.
Members will always pay based on the logic below:
Retail: Lowest of (i) the U&C price, (ii) Plan copayments/coinsurance, or (iii) discounted AWP (including
MAC price, when MAC pricing is applicable).
Mail Order: Lower of (i) Plan copayments/coinsurance or (ii) discounted AWP (including MAC price, when
MAC pricing is applicable).
3.1 Pricing.
(a) Ingredient Cost. Administrator will offer an average aggregate annual discount as reflected below on
Client utilization to be calculated as follows. The pricing below will be implemented as of the Addendum
Effective Date. The pricing below will be guaranteed upon the start of Client's next Renewal Term as
described in Article VI(A) of the Agreement.
[1 -(total discounted AWP ingredient cost (excluding dispensing fees and claims with
ancillary charges, and prior to application of Copayments) of applicable Prescription Drug
Claims for the annual period divided by total undiscounted AWP ingredient cost (both
amounts will be calculated as of the date of adjudication) for the annual period)].
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary: (i) a Prescription Drug Claim that
processes at the Brand rates (Participating Pharmacy Reimbursement Rates) and (Mail
Pharmacy Reimbursement Rates), as indicated on the ingredient cost field of the
Prescription Drug Claim's data record, shall be reconciled as part of the Brand guarantee
below; and (ii) a Prescription Drug Claim that processes at the Generic rates (Participating
Pharmacy Reimbursement Rates) and (Mail Pharmacy Reimbursement Rates) above, as
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indicated on the ingredient cost field of the Prescription Drug Claim's data record, shall be
reconciled as part of the Generic guarantee below. The only Prescription Drug Claims that
shall be excluded from the reconciliation of the pricing guarantees are as identified in the
"Claims Excluded" column of the table below. All other Prescription Drug Claims shall
be included in the reconciliation of the guarantees.
Type of
Guarantee
Participating
Pharmacy
Retail
Maintenance
Network
(84-90 Days'
Supply)
Mail
Service
Pharmacy
Claims Excluded
OTC, compounds, U&C claims, Member
Submitted Claims, Subrogation Claims,
Coordination of Benefit Claims, Limited
Distribution Claims, vaccines, Specialty
AWP —
AWP—
AWP—
Products and/or claims with a high -dollar
Brand
18.25%
21.00%
25.00%
undiscounted AWP value, biosimilar
products, long term care pharmacy claims
and/or claims with ancillary charges and
products filled through in-house or 340b
pharmacies if applicable)
OTC, compounds, U&C claims, Member
Submitted Claims, Subrogation Claims,
Coordination of Benefit Claims, Limited
Distribution Claims, vaccines, Specialty
AWP—
AWP —
AWP —
Products and/or claims with a high -dollar
Generic
82.25%
82.25%
85.00%
undiscounted AWP value, biosimilar
products, long term care pharmacy claims
and/or claims with ancillary charges and
products filled through in-house or 340b
pharmacies if applicable)
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(b) Dispensing Fee. ESI will guarantee a maximum average aggregate annual per claim dispensing fee
on Client utilization to be calculated as follows:
[total dispensing fee of applicable claims for the annual period divided by total claims for
the annual period].
Type of
Guarantee
Participating
Pharmacy /
Retail
Maintenance
Network
Mail Service
Pharmacy*
Claims Excluded
See Exclusive Specialty Product List
$0.00
Pharmacy
OTC, compounds, U&C claims, Member Submitted
Participating Pharmacy
Participating Pharmacy Specialty Product List
Claims, Subrogation Claims, Coordination of Benefit
Generic
Lesser of AWP discount U&C or MRA as applicable)
Claims, Limited Distribution Claims, vaccines, Specialty
Drug
$0.75
$0.00
Products and/or claims with a high -dollar undiscounted
Dispensing
AWP value, biosimilar products, long term care
Fee/Claim
pharmacy claims and/or claims with ancillary charges and
products filled through in-house or 340b pharmacies (if
applicable)
OTC, compounds, U&C claims, Member Submitted
Claims, Subrogation Claims, Coordination of Benefit
Claims, Limited Distribution Claims, vaccines, Specialty
Brand
Products and/or claims with a high -dollar undiscounted
Dispensing
$0.75
$0.00
AWP value, biosimilar products, long term care
Fee/Claim
pharmacy claims and/or claims with ancillary charges and
products filled through in-house or 340b pharmacies (if
applicable)
s Dispensing Fees are inclusive of shipping and handling. If carrier rates (i.e., U.S. mail and/or applicable
commercial courier services) increase during the term of this Agreement, the Dispensing Fee guarantees will
not be increased to reflect such increase(s).
Guarantees will be measured and reconciled on an annual basis. To the extent Client changes its
benefit design or Formulary during the term of the Agreement, the guarantee will be equitably
adjusted if there is a material impact on the discount achieved. Subject to the remaining terms of
this Agreement, ESI will pay the difference of Client's cost for any shortfall between the actual
result and the guaranteed result. For purposes of measurement of any pricing guarantee in this
Agreement or Amendments to this Agreement; over performance in any component will not be used
to offset performance in any other measured pricing component.
3.2 Specialty Products
(a) Exclusive Care. ESI Specialty Pharmacy is the exclusive provider of Specialty Products for the
reimbursement rates shown on the Exclusive ESI Specialty Pharmacy Specialty Product List. Any
Specialty Product dispensed at a Participating Pharmacy (for example, limited distribution products
not then available through ESI Specialty Pharmacy or overrides) will be reimbursed at the standard
Participating Pharmacy Specialty Product rates shown below. Upon ESI Specialty Pharmacy
acquisition of limited distribution products, Members will obtain prescriptions through ESI
Specialty Pharmacy.
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Ingredient Cost
Dispensing Fee
Exclusive ESI Specialty
See Exclusive Specialty Product List
$0.00
Pharmacy
Participating Pharmacy
Participating Pharmacy Specialty Product List
$0.75
Specialty Products
Lesser of AWP discount U&C or MRA as applicable)
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(b) Pricing for ASES is as follows:
(i) For Specialty Products needing an additional charge to cover costs of all ASES required to
administer the Specialty Products, the following standard per diem and nursing fee rates shall
apply. Exceptions to the standard per diem and nursing rates are set forth in (ii), below, which
list may be updated from time to time by ESI. Pricing for home infusion supplies and services
provided at Participating Pharmacies (for example, limited distribution products not then
available through ESI Specialty Pharmacy or overrides) will be pass through.
Standard Per Diem $65/dose
Standard Nursing Fee/ First 2 Hours $150
Standard Nursing Hourly $75
(ii) Additional exceptions to AWP Discount Rates and Standard Per Diem & Nursing Fees
Brand Name AWP Discount Per Diem
EPOPROSTENOL 1.0% $65/da
REMODULIN 5.0% $65/da
The AWP discount includes Phone Support Nursing, Supplies, Pump, first two training
visits, and Coordination of In -Person Nursing. In-home nursing that is requested/needed
beyond the first two training visits will be charged at a rate of $150 for the first two hours
and $75 for every hour after.
(c) Specialty Products will be excluded from the non -specialty price guarantees set forth in the
Agreement. In no event will the Mail Service Pharmacy or Participating Pharmacy pricing terns
specified in the Agreement, including, but not limited to, the annual average ingredient cost discount
guarantees, apply to Specialty Products.
(d) Unless otherwise set forth in an agreement directly between ESI Specialty Pharmacy and Client, if
a Specialty Product dispensed or ASES provided by ESI Specialty Pharmacy is billed to Client
directly by ESI Specialty Pharmacy instead of being processed through ESI and Administrator,
Client agrees to timely pay ESI Specialty Pharmacy for such claim pursuant to the rates above and
within thirty (30) days of Client's, or its designee's, receipt of such electronic or paper claim from
ESI Specialty Pharmacy. ESI Specialty Pharmacy shall have 360 days from the date of service to
submit such electronic or paper claim.
(e) SPECIALTY NET EFFECTIVE DISCOUNT GUARANTEE - Administrator guarantees that
the overall annual net effective discount for the products listed on the Specialty Products List will
be at least AWP (-) minus 19.25% for Client (excluding limited distribution products). Within one
hundred eighty days (180) following the end of each contract year ESI will calculate the actual net
effective discount for the products listed on the Specialty Price List that were dispensed through the
mail order channel to determine if the guarantee has been met. If the actual overall net effective
discount is less than the guaranteed net effective discount ESI will reimburse Client the full dollar
amount of the difference between the actual and guaranteed net effective discounts. Client will retain
any amount that the actual net effective discount exceeds the guaranteed net effective discount. The
calculation for the actual net effective discount will be as follows: ((Total Ingredient Cost for the
products listed on the Specialty Price List) divided by (Total AWP for the products listed on the
Specialty Price List)) minus 1. This guarantee is contingent on Client's participation in the National
Preferred Formulary and an exclusive specialty arrangement.
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3.3 Influenza and Other Vaccinations. Vaccinations shall adjudicate at the lower of:
(a)
* The Vaccine Program Fee will be billed separately to Client as part of the administrative invoice
according to the billing frequency set forth in the Agreement. This Vaccine Program Fee will apply to
any vaccine claims, whether at contracted rates or U&C, and is in addition to any per Prescription Drug
Claim administrative fee set forth in the Agreement.
OR
(b) the combined ingredient cost, dispensing fee (if any) and professional service fee (if any) that the
Participating Pharmacy generally charges an individual paying cash, without coverage for
prescription drug benefits, plus the Vaccine Program Fee set forth above.
Coverage is subject to Plan provisions. No vaccine claims will be included in any guarantees set
forth in the Agreement and/or amendments thereto.
D. REBATES
1. Rebate Amounts. Subject to: (i) the conditions set forth in Sections 2 through 4 below and elsewhere in this
Agreement; and (ii) Client meeting the Plan design conditions identified in the table below, ESI will pay to
Client the following guaranteed amounts:
Formulary:
Participating Pharmacy
Participating Pharmacy
National Plus
INFLUENZA
OTHER VACCINES
Ingredient Cost
Participating Pharmacy
Participating Pharmacy
Maintenance
Ingredient Cost as set forth in the
Ingredient Cost as set forth in
Agreement
the Agreement
Dispensing Fee
Participating Pharmacy
Participating Pharmacy
$157.00 per brand
Dispensing Fee as set forth in the
Dispensing Fee as set forth in
$1,150.00 per brand
Agreement
the Agreement
Professional Service Fee
Pass -Through
Pass -Through
(PSF); cost for pharmacist
(capped at $15 per vaccine claim)
(capped at $20 per vaccine
to administer the vaccine
claim)
Vaccine Program Fee *
$2.50 per vaccine claim
$2.50 per vaccine claim
* The Vaccine Program Fee will be billed separately to Client as part of the administrative invoice
according to the billing frequency set forth in the Agreement. This Vaccine Program Fee will apply to
any vaccine claims, whether at contracted rates or U&C, and is in addition to any per Prescription Drug
Claim administrative fee set forth in the Agreement.
OR
(b) the combined ingredient cost, dispensing fee (if any) and professional service fee (if any) that the
Participating Pharmacy generally charges an individual paying cash, without coverage for
prescription drug benefits, plus the Vaccine Program Fee set forth above.
Coverage is subject to Plan provisions. No vaccine claims will be included in any guarantees set
forth in the Agreement and/or amendments thereto.
D. REBATES
1. Rebate Amounts. Subject to: (i) the conditions set forth in Sections 2 through 4 below and elsewhere in this
Agreement; and (ii) Client meeting the Plan design conditions identified in the table below, ESI will pay to
Client the following guaranteed amounts:
Formulary:
ESI National Preferred
National Plus
Retail
Home Delivery
Specialty
Network
Maintenance
Network (1)
Rebates per
$157.00 per brand
$375.00 per brand
$460.00 per brand
$1,150.00 per brand
Brand Rx
claim
claim
claim
I claim
(1) Certain Participating Pharmacies have agreed to participate in the extended (84 — 90) day supply network
("Maintenance Network") for maintenance drugs. Rebate Amounts in the 84 — 90 Days' Supply column in
the table set forth above are applicable only if Client implements a plan design that requires Members to fill
such days' supply at a Maintenance Network Participating Pharmacy (i.e., Client must implement a plan
design whereby Members who fill extended days' supply prescriptions at a Participating Pharmacy other than
a Maintenance Network Participating Pharmacy do not receive benefit coverage under the Plan for such
prescription). If no such plan design is implemented, Rebate Amounts for such days' supply will be the same
as for Prescription Drug Claims for less than an 84 days' supply, and Rebate Amounts for an 84 — 90 days'
supply in the table set forth above shall not apply, even if a Maintenance Network Participating Pharmacy is
used.
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2. Exclusions
Member Submitted Claims, Subrogation Claims, Coordination of Benefit Claims, Limited Distribution
products, biosimilar products, OTC products (except for insulin and diabetic supplies), vaccines, claims older
than 180 days, claims through Client -owned or 340b pharmacies, and claims pursuant to a 100% Member
Copayment plan are not eligible for the guaranteed Rebate amounts set forth in Section 1 above.
3. Rebate Payment Terms
Subject to the conditions set forth herein, ESI shall pay Client the guaranteed amounts set forth in Section 1
above within approximately one hundred and fifty (150) days following the end of each calendar quarter for
utilization occurring during such quarter.
4. Conditions
4.1. ESI contracts with pharmaceutical manufacturers for Rebates on its own behalf and for its own benefit,
and not on behalf of Client. Accordingly, ESI retains all right, title and interest to any and all actual
Rebates received from manufacturers. ESI will pay Client amounts equal to the Rebate amounts
allocated to Client, as specified above, from ESI's general assets (neither Client, its Members, nor
Client's plan retains any beneficial or proprietary interest in ESI's general assets). Client acknowledges
and agrees that neither it, its Members, nor its Plan will have a right to interest on, or the time value of,
any Rebate payments received by ESI during the collection period or moneys payable under this Section.
No amounts for Rebates will be paid until this Agreement is executed by Client. ESI will have the right
to apply Client's allocated Rebate amount to unpaid Fees.
4.2 Client acknowledges that it may be eligible for Rebate amounts under this Agreement only so long as
Client, its affiliates, or its agents do not contract directly or indirectly with anyone else for discounts,
utilization limits, rebates or other financial incentives on pharmaceutical products or formulary programs
for claims processed by ESI pursuant to the Agreement, without the prior written consent of ESI. In the
event that Client negotiates or arranges with a pharmaceutical manufacturer for Rebates or similar
discounts for any Covered Drugs hereunder, but without limiting ESI's right to other remedies, ESI may
immediately withhold any Rebate amounts earned by, but not yet paid to, Client as necessary to prevent
duplicative rebates on Covered Drugs. To the extent Client knowingly negotiates and/or contracts for
discounts or rebates on claims for Covered Drugs without prior written approval of ESI, such activity
will be deemed to be a material breach of this Agreement, entitling ESI to suspend payment of Rebate
amounts hereunder and to renegotiate the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
4.3 Under its Rebate program, ESI may implement ESI's Formulary management programs and controls,
which may include, among other things, cost containment initiatives, and communications with
Members, Participating Pharmacies, and/or physicians. ESI reserves the right to modify or replace such
programs from time to time. Guaranteed Rebate amounts, if any, set forth herein, are conditioned on
adherence to various Formulary management controls, benefit design requirements, claims volume, and
other factors stated in the applicable pharmaceutical manufacturer agreements, as communicated by ESI
to Client from time to time. If any government action, change in law or regulation, change in the
interpretation of any law or regulation, or any action by a pharmaceutical manufacturer has an adverse
effect on the availability of Rebates, then ESI may make an adjustment to the Rebate terms and
guaranteed Rebate amounts, if any, hereunder.
4.4 Rebate Acknowledgment; No Representation; Rebate Limitations. Client acknowledges that
Administrator is not making any representation, warranty or guaranty of any kind or nature, either
express, implied or otherwise, regarding the amount of Rebates to be paid or remitted to Client pursuant
to this Agreement, except as specifically set forth in writing herein. In addition, Client waives, releases
and forever discharges PBM and Administrator from any Losses arising from a pharmaceutical
company's (a) failure to pay Rebates; (b) breach of an agreement related to Rebates; or (c) negligence
or misconduct. Client acknowledges that whether and to what extent pharmaceutical companies are
willing to provide Rebates to Client may depend upon a variety of factors, including the content of the
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PDL, the Plan's design features, Client meeting criteria for Rebates, and the extent of participation in
PBM's formulary management programs, as well as PBM/Administrator receiving sufficient
information regarding each Claim for submission to pharmaceutical companies for Rebates. Client
acknowledges and agrees that PBM may, but shall not be required to, initiate any collection action to
collect any Rebates from a pharmaceutical company. In the event PBM does initiate collection action
against a pharmaceutical company to collect Rebates, PBM may offset any reasonable costs, including
reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, arising from any such action. Administrator shall only be
responsible for the payment of Rebates to Client pursuant to the terms of this Agreement to the extent
such Rebates are actually received by Administrator during the Term of this Agreement. In no event
shall Administrator be obligated to pay Rebates to Client until Administrator receives payment for the
same Rebates from PBM. In the event Client terminates the Agreement outside the terms and conditions
in the Agreement, Client forfeits the right to receive any Rebates received by Administrator on Client's
behalf after the date of such termination. Client acknowledges that Administrator shall not be obligated
to pay Client any Rebates described herein until this Agreement is signed by Client.
5. Rebate amounts paid to Client pursuant to this Agreement are intended to be treated as "discounts" pursuant
to the federal anti -kickback statute set forth at 42 U.S.C. § 1320a -7b and implementing regulations. Client is
obligated if requested by the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, or as
otherwise required by applicable law, to report the Rebate amounts and to provide a copy of this notice. ESI
will refrain from doing anything that would impede Client from meeting any such obligation.
E. ESI's Inflation Protection Program
IP Program. The Inflation Protection Program ("ESI IP Program'). Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in
Section 2 below, under the ESI IP Program Administrator will pay to Client $2.00 per Formulary Brand Drug claim
("Client Inflation Payment"). Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, under the ESI IP Program,
Administrator will pay Client the Client Inflation Payment within approximately one hundred and eighty (180) days
following the end of each calendar quarter for utilization occurring during such calendar quarter. All non -Formulary
claims and Generic Drug claims shall be excluded.
Terms and Conditions of the Inflation Protection Program
The following claims will be excluded from all calculations related to the Inflation Protection Program:
Medicare claims, Medicaid claims, any other government health care program claims, OTCs, member
submitted claims, subrogation claims, compounds, Generic Drugs, claims submitted by Sponsor owned, in-
house, or on-site pharmacies, 340B claims, claims submitted through a 100% member cost -share program,
Biosimilars, drugs where the quantity or packaging has been changed by the manufacturer from the past
year, and drugs for which there was no utilization in the calendar year prior to the calendar year for which
the Inflation Guarantee payment is being determined.
If Sponsor makes material changes to its Formulary or benefit design that negatively impact ESI's ability to
control inflation relative to Sponsor's Formulary drug mix, then ESI reserves the right to make an equitable
adjustment to the Inflation Guarantee.
ESI's Inflation Protection Program, and the underlying economics, is separate and apart from rebates and
manufacturer administrative fees and the amounts described above will be paid to Sponsor in addition to any
rebate payments to which Sponsor is entitled. Sponsor will not be entitled to receive any amounts related to
drug price inflation or a related guarantee other than as set forth above.
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F. The following pricing assumptions shall apply for purposes of this Agreement:
1. If Client decides to implement a mandatory generic, mandatory mail, step therapy or other program during the
Tenn, ESI has agreed that proposed pricing terns other than rebate guarantees will remain unchanged.
2. ESI must agree to propose pricing based on its broad national retail network that includes all major national
and regional pharmacy chains.
3. Pricing is not based upon the assumption that ESI will be the exclusive PBM. Client reserves the right to
purchase specialty products from other sources. Client will have the option to select an open or exclusive
specialty provider. Additionally, Administrator will work with Client as needed to re -direct specialty
medications to a preferred provider.
DISCOUNTS
4. The proposed "effective"eg neric discount and theeg neric discount guarantee calculation INCLUDES the
following:
• MAC Generics
• Non -MAC Generics
• Single Source Generics
• Multi -Source Generics
• Generics in their FDC -granted exclusivity period
• Patent litigated claims
• Generics with limited supply
• Generic medications prescribed and/or dispensed in conjunction with a specialty medication
5. All Claims filled in Most Favored Nation states are INCLUDED in discount guarantees.
6. All Claims filled in Waal pharmacies are INCLUDED in discount guarantees.
7. Ingredient Cost (including Member share) is defined as the lesser of the following:
• AWP -Discount %;
• MAC Price; or
• Usual & Customary Price.
8. Discount will always be calculated using this formula (all Claims, including ZBDs):
(1- [Ingredient Cost] / [AWP Price]) x 100.
9. "Gross Cost" is defined as: [Ingredient Cost] + [Dispensing Fee] + [Sales Tax].
10. ESI agrees to apply Client -specific guarantees to all pricing components:
• Discounts
• Rebates
• Admin Fees
• Dispensing Fees
11. During the Term, contract guarantees will not change unless one of the following items occurs which could
change the economics of the pricing arrangement and would need to be evaluated: (i) a change in assumption
or plan design; (ii) change in law; and/or (iii) change in pricing benchmarks.
12. There will be NO dispensing fee applied to Reversed/Rejected Claims.
CLAIMS ADJUDICATION
13. There will be no price floors for amount paid on any Prescription Drug Claims.
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REBATES
14. Rebate revenue will not have any impact on discount guarantee reporting and/or true up.
15. Rebates will be paid for brand Prescription Drug Claims and at a flat minimum dollar -for -dollar guarantee
basis
16. Contract rebate guarantees are not subject to change as a result of known brand patent expirations.
17. The rebate guarantees are not subject to formulary percentage criteria.
DATA
18. Audit files will be supplied to Client and Client's consultant directly from the source system and should include
all Prescription Drug Claims processed including, but not limited to, paid, reversed and denied Prescription
Drug Claims.
19. ESI will provide the above mentioned extract at no charge to Client.
20. At no charge, ESI must be able to transfer data to Client's other vendor partners (e.g., medical plan
administrator, stop loss vendor, disease management vendor, catastrophic claimant advocate, etc.), with an
appropriate non -disclosure agreement in place.
21. ESI can provide the fully identified NCPDP expanded format to Client's consultant on a monthly basis at no
additional charge for use by both the InfoLock team and the Pharmacy Analytics Team.
22. InfoLock Data feeds that are in place will be honored even after termination at no cost to Client or Client's
consultant. In other words, if the Agreement is not renewed following the Term, InfoLock must still receive
the 4th quarter data even though it will not be available until after termination of this Agreement.
AUDITS
23. Third Party Audits- Client may employ a third party auditor, at Client's sole cost and expense, to conduct
audits of the terms of this Exhibit A, including, but not limited to:
• Pharmacy Claims transactions
• Financial performance guarantees
24. Client's consultant (Lockton) may perform a pre -implementation audit prior to the Effective Date.
MISCELLANEOUS
25. Any costs bidding entities may incur as it relates to attending meetings, site visits or negotiations are the
responsibility of Administrator.
26. Client will not be responsible for any unpaid Member co -payment or co-insurance amounts.
27. Client may not terminate this Agreement without cause and may only terminate this Agreement as expressly
provided for in Article VI of the Agreement.
28. If this Agreement is terminated prior to the completion of a Contract Year, the financial guarantees associated
with that partial Contract Year will still apply and be reconciled accordingly.
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29. Coordination of Benefits claims accounted for in the claims data and discount guarantees by a flag indicating
that a transaction utilized COB functionality within the RxCLAIM system. COB claims are excluded from
pricing guarantees, but are assessed an administrative fee if applicable.
RxBenefits - ESI will be able to support Client's custom/current Rx Plan Design.
G. EXECUTION BY CLIENT
Client hereby represents and warrants that the information contained in Section A of this Client Application
is true and correct in all respects and Client hereby agrees to the specific terms, conditions and financial arrangements
set out in Sections B, C and D of this Client Application. Client agrees that if any information in Section A changes,
Client will give Administrator prompt notice of such changes. Furthermore, Client understands that this Client
Application(Exhibit A is a part of the Administrative Services Agreement between Client and Administrator to which
it is attached and incorporated into by reference and that Client is bound by all terms and conditions of such
Administrative Services Agreement.
All capitalized terms used in this Client Application but not specifically defined herein shall have the
meanings given to such terms in the Administrative Services Agreement to which this Client Application is attached
and made a part of.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Client has caused this Client Application(—Exhibit A to the Agreement) to be
executed as of the Effective Date. In the event this Client Application is amended by the Parties after the Effective
Date, the Parties may substitute such amended Client Application for the former Client Application, provided the
Parties set forth the date from and after which such amended Client Application shall be effective (the "date" line at
the bottom of the Administrator's acknowledgment signature block on an amended Client Application shall be such
new effective date with respect to such amended Client Application). The Parties further agree that they will attach
such amended Client Application to this Agreement and provide a copy of this Agreement with the amended Client
Application (Exhibit Al to Administrator and Client for their respective records. Any such amended Client
Application must be signed by Client's authorized representative and acknowledged, agreed to, accepted and dated by
Administrator's authorized representative.�• pUt�TV�'
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ADDENDUM TO ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM TO ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT (this
"Addendum"), entered into effective as of January 1, 2019 (the "Addendum Effective Date"), is made by
and between RxBenefits, Inc. Vk/a Prescription Benefits, Inc. ("Administrator"), and Indian River
County Board of County Commissioners ("Client"). The parties, intending to be legally bound, hereby
agree as follows:
1. Administrator and Client are parties to that certain Administrative Services Agreement
dated May 1, 2018 (the "Agreement').
2. Administrator and Client hereby execute this Addendum for the purpose of documenting
that Exhibit A (Client Application) to the Agreement has been amended and restated to reflect,
among other things, new pricing terms. Such amended and restated Exhibit A (Client Application)
shall be attached and affixed to the Agreement as Exhibit A (Client Application) in lieu of the prior
Exhibit A (Client Application) upon execution of this Addendum by the parties' authorized
representatives below and shall be in full force and effect as said Exhibit A from and after the
Addendum Effective Date.
3. Except for the amendment and restatement of Exhibit A (Client Application) effected
hereby, the Agreement shall not otherwise be modified, altered or amended in any respect and is
hereby ratified and incorporated herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned parties have entered into and executed this
Addendum effective as of the Addendum Effective Date.
ADMINISTRATOR:
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Name: Lauren Simmons
Title: Director of Compliance and Legal 401.� p 1
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CLIENT:
Indian River County Board of C440-ty
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Attest: Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of F •'
Cin�A and Comptroller
N Joseph E. Flescher
Deputy Clerk
Title: Chairman
EXHIBIT A
CLIENT APPLICATION
CONTRACT EFFECTIVE DATE
[IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: Client should carefully review Sections A, B and C of this
Exhibit A below which have been completed by Administrator in order to ensure the accuracy and
completeness of such information. Client shall promptly notify Administrator of any inaccuracy or omission
with respect to such terms and conditions, if applicable (including, without limitation, the Client Information
in Section A). Client should also carefully review and complete Section D of this Exhibit A below.]
A. INFORMATION ABOUT CLIENT
Client Name:
Indian River County Board of County
Commissioners
HR/Primary Contact:
Phone:
Mail Address:
1801 27th Street
HR Contact Email:
Fax:
City/State/Zip:
Vero Beach, FL 32960-3365
Billing Contact:
Phone:
Main Phone:
Billing Contact Email:
Fax:
Send Invoices and Confidential Standard Reports to:
Authorized Website Users of Client (User's Name and E-mail Address):
* Note: Client may add or delete Authorized Website Users by providing written notice of such changes to
Administrator pursuant to the notice provisions of Article VIII.B of the Agreement.
B. PLAN DESIGN; MEMBER COST SHARE
Member Cost Share:
Please see current Summary of Benefits.
Client represents and warrants that the design of Client's Plan as reflected in a Plan Design document for Client
("PDD"), accurately reflects the applicable terms of Client's Plan for purposes of this Agreement. Client shall provide
Administrator with ninety (90) days prior written notice of any proposed changes to the design of Client's Plan
(including the PDD), which changes shall be consistent with the scope and nature of the services to be provided by
Administrator under this Agreement. Client agrees that it is responsible for Losses resulting from any failure to
implement Plan Design changes which are not communicated in writing to Administrator. In addition, Client shall
notify Members of any Plan Design changes prior to the effective date of any such changes.
C. SERVICES, FORMULARY, PRICING.
1. Base Administrative Services: The following services are the base administrative services made available
to Client and its Members pursuant to the Agreement (including this Exhibit A (the "Base Administrative
Services'), as applicable:
• Administration of eligibility submitted via tape or telecommunication
• Eligibility maintenance
• Client support system for on-line access to current eligibility
• Administration of Client's Plan Design
• In -network claims adjudication via on-line claims adjudication system
• Designated Account Team
• Client clinical and plan consulting, analysis and cost projections
• Annual analysis of program utilization and impact of plan design and managed care
interventions
• Welcome Package and ID Cards for new Members
• Standard Member communications
• Toll-free telephone access to customer service for the program for use by Members and Client's
benefits personnel and Representatives
2. Additional Administrative Services: Client will pay for additional administrative services (the "Additional
Administrative Services") beyond those included in the Base Administrative Services that are requested by
Client and provided or made available by Administrator under the program as follows:
2.1 Administrative Fees
Administrative Services
Fees
Transaction Fees Payable for Administrative Services
$0.65 per Prescription Drug Claim made by
(per Article 1 V.B of the Agreement)
Members payable on a bi-monthly basis
Transaction Fees Payable for Administrator's Clinical
N/A
Advantage Program
individual prices listed in table below
Manufacturer Copay Assistance Programs
• Out of Pocket Protection (Accumulation)
• No Charge (Not Elected)
• Out of Pocket Protection + Variable Copay
• No Charge (Not Elected)
Assistance Program
• SaveOnSP
• $0.40 per claim (Not Elected)
• Out of Pocket Protection + SaveOnSP
• $0.40 per claim of Elected
Reviews and Appeals Management
• Low Clinical Value Exclusions (LCV)
• $0.30 per claim minimum (Not
Elected)
• High Dollar Claim Review (HDCR)
• $0.75 per claim minimum (Not
Elected)
Initial Determinations (i.e. coverage reviews) and Level
Included in the existing utilization
One Appeals for the Coverage Authorization Program,
management PMPM charge
consisting of.
OR
Prior Authorization
Step Therapy
Included in the existing PA charge of $55 per
Dru uanti Mana ement
review
Administrative Services
Fees
Initial Determinations and Level One Appeals for the
$55 per review
Benefit Review Program, consisting of reviews known as:
$10.00
Plan Design Related Requests
$3.00 per claim
Plan Exclusion Reviews (clinical or administrative
$3.00 per claim
reviews of non -Covered Drugs)
$0.32 / PMPM If Elected
Copay Reviews
$0.03 / PMPM f Elected
Plan Limit Reviews (e.g. age, gender, days' supply
Services to manage combined medical -pharmacy benefits
limits)
that are not a consumer -directed health (CDH) plan.
Plan Rule/Administrative Reviews/Non-clinical
Services include ongoing management of the data exchange
Reviews
platform with the medical vendor/TPA, production
Clinical Benefit Reviews
monitoring and quality control, and designated operations
Direct Claim Reject Reviews
team. Combined benefit types may include deductible, out
Final and Binding Appeals — Level Two Appeals * and/or
$0.00 per review* (incremental to PMPM fees
Urgent Appeals**
or the per review fees above)
*Level One for clients with only one level of appeal
* This additional fee is applied to each
** Appeals can be urgent at Level One or Level Two
initial determination.
and decisions are final and binding.
External Reviews by Independent Review Organizations - for
$800 per review
non -grandfathered plans
PBM Services
Fees
Advanced Utilization Management (AUM Bundle
$0.51 / PMPM
Manual/hardcopy eligibility submission
$10.00
Member -submitted paper claims processing fee
$3.00 per claim
Medicaid subrogation claims fee
$3.00 per claim
Opioid Progam
$0.32 / PMPM If Elected
ACA Statin "Trend Management" Program
$0.03 / PMPM f Elected
Combined Benefit Management
Services to manage combined medical -pharmacy benefits
$0.10 PMPM per combined accumulator up to
that are not a consumer -directed health (CDH) plan.
maximum of $0.20 PMPM for existing
Services include ongoing management of the data exchange
connection with medical carrier or TPA.
platform with the medical vendor/TPA, production
monitoring and quality control, and designated operations
Fees to establish connection with new medical
team. Combined benefit types may include deductible, out
carrier or TPA are quoted upon request.
of pocket,spending account and lifetime maximum.
Network Pharmacy Services
Network Pharmacy Audit Pro 20% of audit recoveries
Consumer Driven Health CD Solution
Customer service for Members
-Comprehensive
Consumer Choice Plan
All services: $0.65 PMPM
Technical
• Technical and Member Advocacy: $0.35
Bi-directional data exchange; dedicated operations; 24-hour
PMPM
a day, seven -days a week monitoring and quality control;
• Health Choices and Drug Choices: $0.30
performance reporting; and analytics
PMPM
Member Advocacy
Benefit education Prescription delivery – standard
Dedicated CDH member services, open enrollment tools
• Web -based client reporting – • Annual Strategic Account Plan report
and member communications library, robust online
'these charges would be in addition to any pricing
features, and preventive care
adjustments if greater than ten percent of Client's
Health Choices
total utilization for all Plans is attributable to a
Medication Adherence Monitoring and Outreach and
CDHC.
proactive, personalized member communications
Drug Choices
Benefit Coaching, Prescription Benefit Review Statements,
proactive, personalized member communications
Medicare Part D – Retiree Drug Subsidy S
Part D subsidy enhanced service (ESI sends reports to CMS
$1.12 PMPM for Medicare -qualified Members
on behalf of Client)
with a minimum annual fee of $7,500
i Notice of Creditable Coverage
$1.35/letter + postage
Part D Subsidy standard service (ESI sends reports to
$0.62 PMPM for Medicare -qualified Members
Client)
with a minimum annual fee of $5,000
$1.35/letter + postage
A. Notice of Creditable Coverage
PBM Services – No Additional Fee
Customer service for Members
Electronic claims processing
Electronic/on-line eligibility submission
Plan seta
Standard coordination of benefits (COB)
reject for primary carrier
Software training for access to our on-line
system(s)
• FSA eligibility feeds
A. Network Pharmacy Services
Pharmacy help desk Pharmacy reimbursement
Pharmacy network management • Network development (upon request)
B. Home Delivery Services
Benefit education Prescription delivery – standard
• Reporting Services
• Web -based client reporting – • Annual Strategic Account Plan report
• Ad-hoc desktop parametric reports • Billing reports
• Claims detail extract file electronic (NCPDP format) • Inquiry access to claims processing
system
• Load 12 months claims history for clinical reports and
reporting
• Website Services
Express-Scripts.com for Members — access to benefit,
drug, health and wellness information; prescription ordering
capability; and customer service
Package and Member Communications
-Implementation
• New Member packets (includes two standard resin ID
Implementation support
cards)
• Member replacement cards printed via web (For hard-
copy cards charges are passed through from the PB
• Clinical
Concurrent Drug Utilization Review (DUR)
Prior Authorization — Administrative
a. Non -clinical Prior Authorization
b. Lost/stolen overrides
c. Vacation supplies
2.2 Administrator Clinical Proarams
If elected, the Low Clinical Value ("LCV") exclusion option prevents unnecessary spending
by removing LCV medications from the formulary without impact to client rebates while
providing equal or more effective medicines at a lower cost. LCV medications are drugs that
treat common conditions that do not provide any additional or superior therapeutic value
when compared to currently existing therapies already in the marketplace. These medications
are excluded in addition to any products that would normally be excluded by PBM Formulary.
This exclusion occurs without affecting rebate minimum guarantees or contracted discount
rates. Administrator reserves the right to amend, from time to time, the list of low clinical
value medications. The list of low clinical value medications may be updated quarterly. Client
may request a current list of LCV medications.
If elected, Administrator's High Dollar Claim Review program ("HDCR"), will provide Client
with umbrella protection against high-cost prescription claims for approved formulary drugs.
Prescription claims over the threshold dollar amount are flagged prior to payment and reviewed
for clinical appropriateness. This additional level of clinical oversight protects against
unnecessary spending, saving clients money and providing improved visibility into claim
reviews, decision processes, and cost savings. The following may apply.
■ RxBenefits manages the clinical review process for high dollar claims, providing oversight
of the process. We communicate trends and savings results to clients through detailed
reporting and analytics.;
■ Review turnaround time is dependent on prescriber activity and whether additional
information is required. If additional information is required, the reviewer will attempt to
contact physician at least once daily for three days; direct contact with the prescriber will
discontinue after the third day. The majority of reviews are completed with a disposition
within 24 to 72 hours;
■ Following a clinical review, one of four actions will occur: the medication is approved, the
medication claim is denied, the doctor may decide to withdraw and prescribe a different
medication, or the reviewer can dismiss the claim due to lack of communication from the
prescriber; or
■ If denied, an appeal process is available.
Foundational Utilization Management. UM is a bundling of evidence -based clinical programs
commonly used to provide appropriate clinical oversight of prescription drug claims. UM
ensures the correct clinical evaluation processes are in place. Appropriate QL promotes FDA -
approved dispensing guidelines by ensuring appropriate quantities are dispensed. ST ensures
the most clinically appropriate item is used first as part of adhering to accepted guidelines.
When faced with two similar agents, the lowest cost option is promoted first. PA ensure FDA -
approved guidelines with respect to indications are being met. Utilizing the PBM or customized
criteria, RxBenefits has carved out the QL/ST exception review process as well as all specialty
and non -specialty PA reviews to be independently reviewed and documented utilizing a
documentation system that allows for ease of auditing through increased visibility of clinical
decisions. This component requires that a client elect a standard Utilization Management
Programs promoted by Administrator. NOTE: Must have HDCR component in place to elect
this component. The following may apply.
■ Review turnaround time is dependent on prescriber activity and whether additional
information is required. If additional information is required, the reviewer will attempt to
contact physician at least once daily for three days; direct contact with the prescriber will
discontinue after the third day. The majority of reviews are completed with a disposition
within 24 to 72 hours;
■ Following a clinical review, one of four actions will occur: the medication is approved, the
medication claim is denied, the doctor may decide to withdraw and prescribe a different
medication, or the reviewer can dismiss the claim due to lack of communication from the
prescriber; or
■ If denied, an appeal process is available.
■ If elected, PBM's Manufacturer Assistance Program for Specialty Medications
consists of 1 or 2 components when available, dependent on the specific plan design: (1)
Accumulator Protection using Manufacturer Copay assistance dollars to help lower member
out-of-pocket costs and client costs where funds are not applied to member deductible and
member out-of-pocket maximum totals; and (2) Accumulator Protection Plus Variable Cost -
Share, where plan changes can maximize available assistance funds to offset plan costs and
cover the members' cost -share but does not apply to their deductible and out-of-pocket
maximum, yielding high savings potential, or Therapeutic Interchange Programs where the
specialty pharmacy will move members to preferred agents in order to allow the usage of copay
assistance fiords from manufacturers. Requires exclusive specialty pharmacy relationship.
o If elected, the SaveOnSP program is a benefit design change implemented by PBM in
conjunction with a third -party vendor, SaveOnSP. Within the SaveOnSP program, certain
specialty medications are classified as non-essential health benefits. This means that any
funds spent on these drugs no longer apply to the members' accumulators. In addition, the
targeted drugs are assigned higher copays. In all cases, SaveonSP helps the member
coordinate manufacturer -sponsored copay assistance. SaveOnSP targets drugs in six of the
top ten specialty categories.
■ If elected, PBM's Advanced Opioid Managements' program reaches out to physicians,
pharmacists and patients at key touchpoints to minimize early exposure to opioids and to
prevent patients from progressing to overuse and abuse. Patients will be required to start therapy
with no more than a 7 -day supply of short-acting medications (with certain exceptions).
Member Education will start at the first fill. Doctors will be notified at the point of care when
specific signs of misuse and abuse are observed.
3. Pricin . The financial terms set forth are conditioned on such exclusive arrangement and all other specified
conditions set forth in Exhibit A of the Agreement. Client will pay to Administrator the amounts set forth below, net
of applicable Copayments. The application of Brand Drug and Generic Drug pricing below may be subject to certain
"dispensed as written" (DAW) protocols and Client defined plan design and coverage policies for adjudication and
Member Copayment purposes. Sales or excise tax or other governmental surcharge, if any, will be the responsibility
of Client.
Members will always pay based on the logic below:
Retail: Lowest of (i) the U&C price, (ii) Plan copayments/coinsurance, or (iii) discounted AWP (including MAC
price, when MAC pricing is applicable).
Mail Order: Lower of (i) Plan copayments/coinsurance or (ii) discounted AWP (including MAC price, when
MAC pricing is applicable).
3.1 Pricing.
(a) Ingredient Cost. Administrator will offer an average aggregate annual discount as reflected below
on Client utilization to be calculated as follows. The pricing below will be implemented as of the Addendum Effective
Date. The pricing below will be guaranteed upon the start of Client's next Renewal Term as described in Article VI(A)
of the Agreement.
[1 -(total discounted AWP ingredient cost (excluding dispensing fees and claims with ancillary
charges, and prior to application of Copayments) of applicable Prescription Drug Claims for the
annual period divided by total undiscounted AWP ingredient cost (both amounts will be calculated
as of the date of adjudication) for the annual period)].
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary: (i) a Prescription Drug Claim that processes at the
Brand rates (Participating Pharmacy Reimbursement Rates) and (Mail Pharmacy Reimbursement
Rates), as indicated on the ingredient cost field of the Prescription Drug Claim's data record, shall
be reconciled as part of the Brand guarantee below; and (ii) a Prescription Drug Claim that processes
at the Generic Drug rates (Participating Pharmacy Reimbursement Rates) and (Mail Pharmacy
Reimbursement Rates) above, as indicated on the ingredient cost field of the Prescription Drug
Claim's data record, shall be reconciled as part of the Generic Drug guarantee below. The only
Prescription Drug Claims that may be excluded from the reconciliation of the pricing guarantees are
as identified in the "Claims Excluded" column of the table below. All other Prescription Drug
Claims may be included in the reconciliation of the guarantees.
Type of
Guarantee
Participating
Pharmacy
Retail
Maintenance
Network
(84-90 Days'
supply)
Mail
Service
Pharmacy
Claims Excluded
OTC, compounds, U&C claims, Member
Submitted Claims, Subrogation Claims,
Limited Distribution Claims, vaccines,
Specialty Products and/or claims with a
AWP —
AWP —
AWP —
high -dollar undiscounted AWP value,
Brand
18.25%
21.00%
25.00%
biosimilar products, long term care
pharmacy claims and/or claims with
ancillary charges and products filled
through in-house or 340b pharmacies (if
applicable)
OTC, compounds, U&C claims, Member
Submitted Claims, Subrogation Claims,
Limited Distribution Claims, vaccines,
Specialty Products and/or claims with a
AWP —
AWP —
AWP —
high -dollar undiscounted AWP value,
Generic
82.25%
82.25%
85.00%
biosimilar products, long tern care
pharmacy claims and/or claims with
ancillary charges and products filled
through in-house or 340b pharmacies (if
applicable)
(b) Dispensing Fee. ESI will guarantee a maximum average aggregate annual per claim dispensing fee
on Client utilization to be calculated as follows:
[total dispensing fee of applicable claims for the annual period divided by total claims for the annual
period].
Type of
Guarantee
Participating
Pharmacy
Mail Service
Pharmacy / Retail
Maintenance
Network*
Claims Excluded
OTC, compounds, U&C claims, Member
Submitted Claims, Subrogation Claims,
Limited Distribution Claims, vaccines,
Generic Drug
Specialty Products and/or claims with a high -
Dispensing
$0.75
$0.00
dollar undiscounted AWP value, biosimilar
Fee/Claim
products, long term care pharmacy claims
and/or claims with ancillary charges and
products filled through in-house or 340b
pharmacies if applicable)
OTC, compounds, U&C claims, Member
Submitted Claims, Subrogation Claims,
Limited Distribution Claims, vaccines,
Brand
Specialty Products and/or claims with a high -
Dispensing
$0.75
$0.00
dollar undiscounted AWP value, biosimilar
Fee/Claim
products, long term care pharmacy claims
and/or claims with ancillary charges and
products filled through in-house or 340b
pharmacies if applicable)
s Dispensing Fees are inclusive of shipping and handling. If carrier rates (i.e., U.S. mail and/or applicable
commercial courier services) increase during the Term of this Agreement, the Dispensing Fee guarantees
will be increased to reflect such increase(s).
Guarantees will be measured and reconciled on an annual basis within 180 days of the end of each Contract
Year. To the extent Client changes its benefit design or Formulary during the Tenn of the Agreement, the
guarantee will be equitably adjusted if there is a material impact on the discount achieved. Subject to the
remaining terms of this Agreement, Administrator will pay the difference of Client's cost for any shortfall
between the actual result and the guaranteed result. Guarantees for pricing components are measured and
reconciled in the aggregate across all pricing components. Any dollar savings generated in excess of one
component may be used to offset a short fall for any other component.
Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the Generic average annual ingredient cost
discount guarantees set forth above will include only those Prescription Drug Claims that processed to Client
for payment where the underlying prescription drug product was identified by Medi -Span as having a Multi -
Source Indicator code identifier of "Y" on the date dispensed (or was identified by Medi -Span as having a
Multi -Source Indicator identifier of an "M," "N," or "O" on the date dispensed, but was substituted and
dispensed by the Mail Service Pharmacy as its "house generic"), unless such Prescription Drug Claim is
otherwise excluded above. The Brand average annual ingredient discount guarantees set forth above will
include only those Prescription Drug Claims that processed to Client for payment where the underlying
prescription drug product was identified by Medi -Span as having a Multi -Source Indicator code identifier of
"M", "N', or "O" on the date dispensed (except in cases where the underlying prescription drug product was
substituted and dispensed by the Mail Service Pharmacy as its "house generic"), unless such Prescription
Drug Claim is otherwise excluded above.
Any claim that is considered a single source generic will be included in the generic reconciliation.
3.2 Specialty Products
(a) Exclusive Care. ESI Specialty Pharmacy is the exclusive provider of Specialty Products for the
reimbursement rates shown on the Exclusive ESI Specialty Pharmacy Specialty Product List. Any Specialty Product
dispensed at a Participating Pharmacy (for example, limited distribution products not then available through ESI
Specialty Pharmacy or overrides) will be reimbursed at the standard Participating Pharmacy Specialty Product rates
shown below. Upon ESI Specialty Pharmacy acquisition of limited distribution products, Members will obtain
prescriptions through ESI Specialty Pharmacy.
(b) Pricing for ASES is as follows:
(i) For Specialty Products needing an additional charge to cover costs of all ASES required to
administer the Specialty Products, the following standard per diem and nursing fee rates
shall apply. Exceptions to the standard per diem and nursing rates are set forth in (ii),
below, which list may be updated from time to time by ESI. Pricing for home infusion
supplies and services provided at Participating Pharmacies (for example, limited
distribution products not then available through ESI Specialty Pharmacy or overrides) will
be pass through.
Standard Per Diem $65/dose
Standard Nursing Fee/ First 2 Hours $150
Standard Nursing Hourly $75
(ii) Additional exceptions to AWP Discount Rates and Standard Per Diem & Nursing Fees
Brand Name
Ingredient Cost
Dispensing Fee
Exclusive ESI Specialty
See Exclusive Specialty Product List
$0.00
Pharmacy
Participating Pharmacy
Participating Pharmacy Specialty Product
$0.75
Specialty Products
List
(b) Pricing for ASES is as follows:
(i) For Specialty Products needing an additional charge to cover costs of all ASES required to
administer the Specialty Products, the following standard per diem and nursing fee rates
shall apply. Exceptions to the standard per diem and nursing rates are set forth in (ii),
below, which list may be updated from time to time by ESI. Pricing for home infusion
supplies and services provided at Participating Pharmacies (for example, limited
distribution products not then available through ESI Specialty Pharmacy or overrides) will
be pass through.
Standard Per Diem $65/dose
Standard Nursing Fee/ First 2 Hours $150
Standard Nursing Hourly $75
(ii) Additional exceptions to AWP Discount Rates and Standard Per Diem & Nursing Fees
Brand Name
AWP
Discount Per Diem
EPOPROSTENOL
1.0% $65/da
REMODULIN
5.0% $65/da
The AWP discount includes Phone Support Nursing, Supplies, Pump, first two training
visits, and Coordination of In -Person Nursing. In-home nursing that is requested/needed
beyond the first two training visits will be charged at a rate of $150 for the first two hours
and $75 for every hour after.
(c) Specialty Products will be excluded from the non -specialty price guarantees set forth in the
Agreement. In no event will the Mail Service Pharmacy or Participating Pharmacy pricing terms specified in the
Agreement, including, but not limited to, the annual average ingredient cost discount guarantees, apply to Specialty
Products.
(d) Unless otherwise set forth in an agreement directly between ESI Specialty Pharmacy and Client, if
a Specialty Product dispensed or ASES provided by ESI Specialty Pharmacy is billed to Client directly by ESI
Specialty Pharmacy instead of being processed through ESI and Administrator, Client agrees to timely pay ESI
Specialty Pharmacy for such claim pursuant to the rates above and within thirty (30) days of Client's, or its designee's,
receipt of such electronic or paper claim from ESI Specialty Pharmacy. ESI Specialty Pharmacy shall have 360 days
from the date of service to submit such electronic or paper claim.
(e) SPECIALTY NET EFFECTIVE DISCOUNT GUARANTEE - Administrator guarantees that
the overall annual net effective discount for the products listed on the Specialty Products List will be at least AWP (-
) minus 19.25% for Client (excluding limited distribution products). Within one hundred and eighty (180) days
following the end of each Contract Year, ESI will calculate the actual net effective discount for the products listed on
the Specialty Products List that were dispensed through the mail order channel to determine if the guarantee has been
met. If the actual overall net effective discount is less than the guaranteed net effective discount Administrator will
reimburse Client the full dollar amount of the difference between the actual and guaranteed net effective discounts.
Client will retain any amount that the actual net effective discount exceeds the guaranteed net effective discount. The
calculation for the actual net effective discount will be as follows: ((Total Ingredient Cost for the products listed on
the Specialty Products List) divided by (Total AWP for the products listed on the Specialty Products List)) minus 1.
This guarantee is contingent on Client's participation in the National Preferred Formulary and an exclusive specialty
arrangement.
3.3 Influenza and Other Vaccinations. Vaccinations shall adjudicate at the lower of:
(a)
* The Vaccine Program Fee will be billed separately to Client as part of the administrative invoice according to
the billing frequency set forth in the Agreement. This Vaccine Program Fee will apply to any vaccine claims,
whether at contracted rates or U&C, and is in addition to any per Prescription Drug Claim administrative fee set
forth in the Agreement.
OR
(b) the combined ingredient cost, dispensing fee (if any) and professional service fee (if any) that the
Participating Pharmacy generally charges an individual paying cash, without coverage for prescription drug
benefits, plus the Vaccine Program Fee set forth above.
Coverage is subject to Plan provisions. No vaccine claims will be included in any guarantees set forth in the
Agreement and/or amendments thereto.
D. REBATES
1. Rebate Amounts. Subject to: (i) the conditions set forth in Sections 2 through 4 below and elsewhere in this
Agreement; and (ii) Client meeting the Plan Design conditions identified in the table below, the following guaranteed
amounts will be payable to Client during the Term of this Agreement:
Formulary:
Participating Pharmacy
Participating Pharmacy
INFLUENZA
OTHER VACCINES
Ingredient Cost
Participating Pharmacy
Participating Pharmacy Ingredient Cost as set
+
Ingredient Cost as set forth m
forth in the Agreement
the Agreement
Dispensing Fee
Participating Pharmacy
Participating Pharmacy Dispensing Fee as set
+
Dispensing Fee as set forth in
forth in the Agreement
the Agreement
$157.00 per
Professional Service Fee
$460.00 per brand
$1,150.00 per brand
(PSF); cost for
Pass -Through
Pass -Through
pharmacist to
(capped at $15 per vaccine
(capped at $20 per vaccine claim)
administer the vaccine
claim
Vaccine Program Fee *
$2.50
$2.50
per vaccine claim
per vaccine claim
* The Vaccine Program Fee will be billed separately to Client as part of the administrative invoice according to
the billing frequency set forth in the Agreement. This Vaccine Program Fee will apply to any vaccine claims,
whether at contracted rates or U&C, and is in addition to any per Prescription Drug Claim administrative fee set
forth in the Agreement.
OR
(b) the combined ingredient cost, dispensing fee (if any) and professional service fee (if any) that the
Participating Pharmacy generally charges an individual paying cash, without coverage for prescription drug
benefits, plus the Vaccine Program Fee set forth above.
Coverage is subject to Plan provisions. No vaccine claims will be included in any guarantees set forth in the
Agreement and/or amendments thereto.
D. REBATES
1. Rebate Amounts. Subject to: (i) the conditions set forth in Sections 2 through 4 below and elsewhere in this
Agreement; and (ii) Client meeting the Plan Design conditions identified in the table below, the following guaranteed
amounts will be payable to Client during the Term of this Agreement:
Formulary:
ESI National Preferred
Retail Maintenance
National Plus
Network
Home Delivery
Specialty Products
Network
Products
(84-90 Days' Supply)
Rebates per Brand
$157.00 per
$375.00 per brand
$460.00 per brand
$1,150.00 per brand
Rx
brand claim
claim
claim.
claim
Certain Participating Pharmacies have agreed to participate in the extended (84 — 90) day supply network
("Maintenance Network") for maintenance drugs. Rebate Amounts in the 84 — 90 Days' Supply column in the
table set forth above are applicable only if Client implements a plan design that requires Members to fill such
days' supply at a Maintenance Network Participating Pharmacy (i.e., Client must implement a plan design
whereby Members who fill extended days' supply prescriptions at a Participating Pharmacy other than a
Maintenance Network Participating Pharmacy do not receive benefit coverage under the Plan for such
prescription). If no such plan design is implemented, Rebate Amounts for such days' supply will be the same as
for Prescription Drug Claims for less than an 84 days' supply, and Rebate Amounts for an 84 — 90 days' supply
in the table set forth above shall not apply, even if a Maintenance Network Participating Pharmacy is used.
2. Exclusions. Member Submitted Claims, Subrogation Claims, Limited Distribution products, biosimilar
products, OTC products (except for insulin and diabetic supplies), vaccines, claims older than 180 days, claims
through Client -owned or 340b pharmacies, and claims pursuant to a 100% Member Copayment plan are not eligible
for the guaranteed Rebate amounts set forth in Section 1 above.
3. Rebate Payment Terms. Subject to the conditions set forth herein, Administrator will receive from ESI the
quarterly Rebate payments within approximately one hundred eighty (180) days following calendar quarter
adjudicated for Rebates received during the prior calendar quarter. Administrator shall pay Client the guaranteed
amounts set forth in Section 1 above within approximately thirty (30) days following receipt of the Rebate payments
from ESI.
4. Conditions
4.1. ESI contracts with pharmaceutical manufacturers for Rebates on its own behalf and for its own
benefit, and not on behalf of Client. Accordingly, ESI retains all right, title and interest to any and all actual
Rebates received from manufacturers. ESI will pay to Administrator (and Administrator shall pay to Client)
amounts equal to the Rebate amounts allocated to Client, as specified above, from ESI's general assets
(neither Client, its Members, nor Client's Plan retains any beneficial or proprietary interest in ESI's general
assets). Client acknowledges and agrees that neither it, its Members, nor its Plan will have a right to interest
on, or the time value of, any Rebate payments received by ESI during the collection period or moneys payable
under this Section. No amounts for Rebates will be paid until this Agreement is executed by Client. ESI and
Administrator will have the right to apply Client's allocated Rebate amount to unpaid Fees.
4.2 Client acknowledges that it may be eligible for Rebate amounts under this Agreement only so long
as Client, its affiliates, or its agents do not contract directly or indirectly with anyone else for discounts,
utilization limits, Rebates or other financial incentives on pharmaceutical products or formulary programs
for Prescription Drug Claims processed by ESI pursuant to the Agreement, without the prior written consent
of ESI. In the event that Client negotiates or arranges with a pharmaceutical manufacturer for Rebates or
similar discounts for any Covered Drugs hereunder, but without limiting ESI's right to other remedies, ESI
may immediately withhold any Rebate amounts earned by, but not yet paid to, Client as necessary to prevent
duplicative Rebates on Covered Drugs. To the extent Client knowingly negotiates and/or contracts for
discounts or Rebates on claims for Covered Drugs without prior written approval of ESI, such activity will
be deemed to be a material breach of this Agreement, entitling ESI to suspend payment of Rebate amounts
hereunder and to renegotiate the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
4.3 Under its Rebate program, ESI may implement ESI's Formulary management programs and
controls, which may include, among other things, cost containment initiatives, and communications with
Members, Participating Pharmacies, and/or physicians. ESI reserves the right to modify or replace such
programs from time to time. Guaranteed Rebate amounts, if any, set forth herein, are conditioned on
adherence to various Formulary management controls, benefit design requirements, claims volume, and other
factors stated in the applicable pharmaceutical manufacturer agreements, as communicated by ESI to Client
from time to time. If any government action, change in law or regulation, change in the interpretation of any
law or regulation, or any action by a pharmaceutical manufacturer has an adverse effect on the availability
of Rebates, then ESI and Administrator may make an adjustment to the Rebate terms and guaranteed Rebate
amounts, if any, hereunder.
4.4 Rebate Acknowledgment; No Representation; Rebate Limitations. Client acknowledges that
Administrator is not making any representation, warranty or guaranty of any kind or nature, either express,
implied or otherwise, regarding the amount of Rebates to be paid or remitted to Client pursuant to this
Agreement, except as specifically set forth in writing herein. In addition, Client waives, releases and forever
discharges ESI and Administrator from any Losses arising from a pharmaceutical company's (a) failure to
pay Rebates; (b) breach of an agreement related to Rebates; or (c) negligence or misconduct. Client
acknowledges that whether and to what extent pharmaceutical companies are willing to provide Rebates to
Client may depend upon a variety of factors, including the content of the PDL, the Plan's design features,
Client meeting criteria for Rebates, and the extent of participation in ESI's formulary management programs,
as well as ESI/Administrator receiving sufficient information regarding each Claim for submission to
pharmaceutical companies for Rebates. Client acknowledges and agrees that ESI may, but shall not be
required to, initiate any collection action to collect any Rebates from a pharmaceutical company. In the event
ESI does initiate collection action against a pharmaceutical company to collect Rebates, ESI may offset any
reasonable costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, arising from any such action.
Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, Administrator shall only be responsible for
payment of Rebates to Client pursuant to the terms of this Agreement if such Rebates are actually received
by Administrator during the Term of this Agreement. In no event shall Administrator be obligated to pay
Rebates to Client until Administrator receives payment for the same Rebates from ESI. In the event Client
terminates the Agreement outside the terms and conditions in the Agreement, Client forfeits the right to
receive any Rebates received by Administrator on Client's behalf after the date of such termination. Client
acknowledges that Administrator shall not be obligated to pay Client any Rebates described herein until this
Agreement is signed by Client.
5. Rebate amounts paid to Client pursuant to this Agreement are intended to be treated as "discounts" pursuant
to the federal anti -kickback statute set forth at 42 U.S.C. § 1320a -7b and implementing regulations. Client is
obligated if requested by the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, or as
otherwise required by applicable law, to report the Rebate amounts and to provide a copy of this notice. ESI will
refrain from doing anything that would impede Client from meeting any such obligation.
E. ESI'S INFLATION PROTECTION PROGRAM
1. IP Pro¢ram. The Inflation Protection Program ("ESI IP Program"). Subject to the terms and conditions set
forth in Section 2 below, under the ESI IP Program Administrator will pay to Client $2.00 per Formulary Brand Drug
claim ("Client Inflation Payment"). Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, under the ESI IP Program,
Administrator will pay Client the Client Inflation Payment within approximately one hundred and eighty (180) days
following the end of each calendar quarter for utilization occurring during such calendar quarter. All non -Formulary
claims and Generic Drug claims shall be excluded.
2. Terms and Conditions of ESI's IP Program.
2.1 Exclusions. The following claims will be excluded from all calculations related to ESI's IP Program:
• Medicare claims, Medicaid claims and any other government health care program claims
• OTCs, member submitted claims, subrogation claims, compounds, Generic Drugs, claims submitted
by Client -owned, in-house, or on-site pharmacies, 340B claims, claims submitted through a 100%
Member cost -share program, biosimilars, drugs where the quantity or packaging has been changed
by the manufacturer from the prior year, and drugs for which there was no utilization in the calendar
year prior to the calendar year for which the Client Inflation Payment is being determined.
2.2 ESI's Rieht of Equitable Adjustment. If Client makes material changes to its Formulary or benefit
design that negatively impact ESI's ability to control inflation relative to Client's Formulary drug mix,
then Client acknowledges that ESI or Administrator reserves the right in ESI's discretion to make an
equitable adjustment to the Client Inflation Payment.
2.3 The ESI IP Program, and the underlying economics, is separate and apart from rebates and manufacturer
administrative fees, and the amounts described above in this Section E will be paid to Client in addition
to any rebate payments to which Client is entitled pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. Client will
not be entitled to receive any amounts related to drug price inflation or a related guarantee other than as
set forth above in this Section E of this Exhibit A (Client Application).
2.4 No payments will be made to Client unless Client has executed this Agreement.
F. EXECUTION BY CLIENT
Client hereby represents and warrants that the information contained in Section A of this Client Application
is true and correct in all respects and Client hereby agrees to the specific terms, conditions and financial
arrangements set out in Sections B, C, D and E of this Client Application. Client agrees that if any information in
Section A changes, Client will give Administrator prompt notice of such changes. Furthermore, Client understands
that this Client Application(Exhibit A is a part of the Administrative Services Agreement between Client and
Administrator to which it is attached and incorporated into by reference and that Client is bound by all terms and
conditions of such Administrative Services Agreement.
All capitalized terms used in this Client Application but not specifically defined herein shall have the
meanings given to such terms in the Administrative Services Agreement to which this Client Application is attached
and made a part of.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Client has caused this Client Application Exhibit A to the Agreement) to be
executed as of the Effective Date. In the event this Client Application is amended by the Parties after the Effective
Date, the Parties may substitute such amended Client Application for the former Client Application, provided the
Parties set forth the date from and after which such amended Client Application shall be effective (the "date" line at
the bottom of the Administrator's acknowledgment signature block on an amended Client Application shall be such
new effective date with respect to such amended Client Application). The Parties further agree that they will attach
such amended Client Application to this Agreement and provide a copy of this Agreement with the amended Client
Application (Exhibit A) to Administrator and Client for their respective records. Any such qt =4Vd Client
Application must be signed by Client's authorized representative and acknowledged, agreed to, } by
Administrator's authorized representative. : •'
CLIENT:
Attest: Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of Indian 'ver Coun Board of Co L o s r ��
u$X'mr>r
Circuit Court and Comptroller
By:
rint Name: Joseph E. Flescher
Deputy Clerk �`
Chairman
Acknowledged, agreed to and accepted by:
ADMINISTRATOR:
RxBe
By:
Printed Name: Lauren Simmons
Its: Director of Compliance and Legal Affairs
ADDENDUM TO ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM TO ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT (this "Addendum"),
entered into effective as of January 1, 2020 (the "Addendum Effective Date"), is made by and between
RxBenefits, Inc. Vk/a Prescription Benefits, Inc. ("Administrator"), and Indian River County Board of
County Commissioners ("Client'). The parties, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:
1. Administrator and Client are parties to that certain Administrative Services Agreement dated
May 1, 2018 (the "Agreement').
2. Administrator and Client hereby execute this Addendum for the purpose of documenting that
Exhibit A (Client Application) to the Agreement has been amended and restated to reflect, among
other things, new pricing terms. Such amended and restated Exhibit A (Client Application) shall be
attached and affixed to the Agreement as Exhibit A (Client Application) in lieu of the prior Exhibit
A (Client Application) upon execution of this Addendum by the parties' authorized representatives
below and shall be in full force and effect as said Exhibit A from and after the Addendum Effective
Date.
3. Except for the amendment and restatement of Exhibit A (Client Application) effected hereby,
the Agreement shall not otherwise be modified, altered or amended in any respect and is hereby
rarified and incorporated herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned parties have entered into and executed this Addendum
effective as of the Addendum Effective Date.
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS CONFIDENTIAL, PROPRIETARY AND
CONSTITUTES TRADE SECRETS OF ESI AND RXBENEFITS
EXHIBIT A
CLIENT APPLICATION
January 1, 2020
[IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: Client should complete Section A and carefully review this
Exhibit A. which has been completed by Administrator, in order to ensure the accuracy and completeness of such
information. Client shall promptly notify Administrator of any inaccuracy or omission with respect to such terms
and conditions, if applicable (including, without limitation, the Client Information in Section A).]
A. INFORMATION ABOUT CLIENT
Client Name:
Indian River County Board of County Commissioners
HR/Primary Contact:
Phone
Mail Address:
1801 27th Street
HR Contact Email:
Fax:
City/State/Zip:
Vero Beach, Florida 32960-3365
Billing Contact:
Phone:
Main Phone:
Billing Contact Email:
Fax:
Send Invoices and Confidential Standard Reports to:
Authorized Website Users of Client (User's Name and E-mail Address):
* Note: Client may add or delete Authorized Website Users by providing written notice of such changes to
Administrator pursuant to the notice provisions of Article VIH.B of the Agreement.
B. PLAN DESIGN; MEMBER COST SHARE
Member Cost Share:
Please see current Summary of Benefits.
Client represents and warrants that the design of Client's Plan as reflected in a Plan design document for Client ("PDD"),
accurately reflects the applicable terms of Client's Plan for purposes of this Agreement. Client shall provide
Administrator with ninety (90) days prior written notice of any proposed changes to the design of Client's Plan (including
the PDD), which changes shall be consistent with the scope and nature of the services to be provided by Administrator
under this Agreement. Client agrees that it is responsible for Losses resulting from any failure to implement Plan design
changes which are not communicated in writing to Administrator. In addition, Client shall notify Members of any Plan
design changes prior to the effective date of any such changes.
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS CONFIDENTIAL, PROPRIETARY AND
CONSTITUTES TRADE SECRETS OF ESI AND RXBENEFITS
2
C. SERVICES: FORMULARY.
1. Base Administrative Services: The following services are the base administrative services made available to
Client and its Members pursuant to the Agreement (including this Exhibit A) (the "Base Administrative
Services'), as applicable:
• Administration of eligibility submitted via tape or telecommunication
• Eligibility maintenance
• Client support system for on-line access to current eligibility
• Administration of Client's Plan Design
• In -network claims adjudication via on-line claims adjudication system
• Designated Account Team
• Client clinical and plan consulting, analysis and cost projections
• Annual analysis of program utilization and impact of plan design and managed care interventions
• Welcome Package and ID Cards for new Members
• Standard Member communications
• Toll-free telephone access to customer service for the program for use by Members and Client's
benefits personnel and representatives
2. Additional Administrative Services: Client will pay for additional administrative services (the "Additional
Administrative Services") beyond those included in the Base Administrative Services that are requested by
Client and provided or made available by Administrator under the program as follows:
2.1 Administrative Fees
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Fees_,"ffW1.,,
Administrative Services
Transaction Fees Payable for Administrative Services (per
$0.65 per Prescription Drug Claim made
Article IV.B of the Agreement)
by Members payable on a bi-monthlybasis
Transaction Fees Payable for Administrator's Clinical
$1.45 per claim
Advantage Program
individual nrices listed in table below
Fees
Copay Assistance Programs
• Out of Pocket Protection Accumulation
Not Elected
• Out of Pocket Protection + Variable Copay
Not Elected
Assistance Program
• SaveOnSP
Not Elected
• Out of Pocket Protection + SaveOnSP
$0.40 per claim
50.30 per claim
RevieiNs and Appeals Management
• Low Clinical Value Exclusions (LCN')
• High Dollar Claim Review (HDCR)
50.75 per claim
Initial Determinations (i.e. coverage reviews) and Level
Included in the existing utilization
One Non -Urgent Appeals for the Coverage Authorization
management PMPM charge
Program, consisting of:
OR
Prior Authorization
Included in the existing PA charge of $55
Step Therapy
per initial determination *
Drug Quantity Management
OR
No Charge if Client elects HDCR
Initial Determinations and Level One Non -Urgent Appeals
$55 per initial determination
for benefit reviews. Examples: copay review, plan
OR
excluded drug coverage review, administrative plan design
No Charge if Client elects HDCR
review.
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Additional Reviews for Initial Determinations (only
$70.00 per review (incremental to initial
applicable if client does not elect HDCR):
determination fees above)
Additional review that require obtaining and reviewing
medical records/chart notes by a provider, including but not
limited to a nurse or pharmacist
Final and Binding Appeals — Level Two Appeals and/or
$10.00 per review*
Urgent Appeals for UM, formulary, and benefit reviews.
OR
No Charge if Client elects HDCR
External Reviews by Independent Review Organizations - for
$800 per review
non -grandfathered plans
OR
No Charge if Client elects HDCR
The following terms and conditions apply only if client does not elect HDCR:
■ Initial determination — this is the first review of drug coverage based on the plan's conditions of
coverage. Initial determinations are also referred to as initial reviews, coverage reviews, prior
authorization reviews, UM reviews, or benefit reviews.
■ The Level 2 and Urgent Appeal Service is an optional service for Clients to enroll in and there is an
incremental fee of $10 per initial determination.
■ Level 2 and Urgent Appeals are not included in the UM package fees.
■ The Level 2 and Urgent Appeal Service fee is not charged per appeal. It is charged for each initial
review. This allows Client to better estimate their appeal costs since it is based on the number of
initial determinations. The fees cover the legal and operational costs involved with handling final
and binding appeal reviews, which includes, but is not limited to the following: staffing of clinical
professionals and supportive personnel, notifications to patients and prescribers, and maintaining a
process aligned with state and Federal regulations.
• Charges for the Level 2 and Urgent Appeal Service are billed on the monthly admin invoice for
completed initial determination for UM, formulary, and benefit reviews. No subsequent charges are
incurred when cases are appealed.
■ Appeals can be deemed urgent at Level 1 or Level 2. Urgent appeal decisions are final and binding.
If a Level 1 Appeal is processed as urgent, there is no Level 2 appeal.
Advanced Utilization Management AUM Bundle $0.46 / PMPM
Member -submitted paper claims processing fee $3.00 per claim
Medicaid subrogation claims fee $3.00 per claim
Opioid Program $0.32 / PMPM of Elected
ACA Statin "Trend Manaaement" Proeram $0.03 / PMPM (Not Elected)
Services to manage combined medical -pharmacy benefits
that are not a consumer -directed health (CDH) plan.
Services include ongoing management of the data exchange
platform with the medical vendor/TPA, production
monitoring and quality control, and designated operations
team. Combined benefit types may include deductible, out of
pocket, spending account, and lifetime maximum.
Network Pharmacy Audit
$0.10 PMPM per combined accumulator up
to maximum of $0.20 PMPM for existing
connection with medical carrier or TPA.
Fees to establish connection with new
medical carrier or TPA are quoted upon
request.
20% of audit recoveries
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PBM Services – No Additional
Customer service for Members
Electronic claims processing
Comprehensive Consumer Driven Health (CDH) Solution
Technical
$0.48 PMPM
Bi-directional data exchange; dedicated operations; 24-hour
FSA eligibility feeds
a day, seven -days a week monitoring and quality control;
*these charges would be in addition to any
performance reporting; and analytics
pricing adjustments if greater than ten
Decision Support
percent of Client's total utilization for all
Dedicated CDH member services, Prescription Benefit
Plans is attributable to a CDHC.
Review Statements, Retail Pricing Transparency
Benefit education
ReWOMitiWng Services
Member Adherence
Web -based client reporting –
ScreenRx
Ad-hoc desktop parametric reports
Preventive Medications
Claims detail extract file electronic CPDP format
Member Education
Load 12 months claims history for clinical reports and
r ortin
Website Services
Proactive, personalized member communications open
Express-Scripts.com for Members — access to benefit,
drug, health and wellness information; prescription
ordering capability; and customer service
enrollment tools and member communications library,
robust online features, and preventive care proactive,
ersonalized member communications
Medicare 1 1
Part D subsidy enhanced service (ESI sends reports to CMS
$1.12 PMPM for Medicare -qualified
on behalf of Client)
Members with a minimum annual fee of
(i) Notice of Creditable Coverage
$7,500
$1.35/letter+ postage
Part D Subsidy standard service (ESI sends reports to Client)
$0.62 PMPM for Medicare -qualified
Members with a minimum annual fee of
A. Notice of Creditable Coverage
$5,000
$1.35/letter+ postage
PBM Services – No Additional
Customer service for Members
Electronic claims processing
Electronic/on-line eligibility submission
Plan setup
Standard coordination of benefits (COB)
reject for primary carrier
Software training for access to our on-line
system(s)
FSA eligibility feeds
A. Network Pharmacy Services
Pharmacy help desk
Pharmacy reimbursement
Pharmacy network management
Network development (upon request)
B. Home Delivery Services
Benefit education
ReWOMitiWng Services
Prescription delivery – standard
Web -based client reporting –
Annual Strategic Account Plan report
Ad-hoc desktop parametric reports
Billing reports
Claims detail extract file electronic CPDP format
Inquiry access to claims processing system
Load 12 months claims history for clinical reports and
r ortin
Website Services
Express-Scripts.com for Members — access to benefit,
drug, health and wellness information; prescription
ordering capability; and customer service
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Implementation Package and Member Communicatio
• New Member packets (includes two standard resin ID
Implementation support
cards)
• Member replacement cards printed via web (For hard -
co cards charges are vassed throu from the PB
No Charge
Concurrent Drug Utilization Review (DUR)
Overrides
a. Sponsor -requested overrides
b. Lost/stolen overrides
c. Vacation supplies
2.2 Administrator Clinical Programs
If elected, the Low Clinical Value ("LCV") exclusion option prevents unnecessary spending by removing
LCV medications from the formulary without impact to client rebates while providing equal or more
effective medicines at a lower cost. LCV medications are drugs that treat common conditions that do not
provide any additional or superior therapeutic value when compared to currently existing therapies already
in the marketplace. These medications are excluded in addition to any products that would normally be
excluded by PBM Formulary. This exclusion occurs without affecting rebate minimum guarantees or
contracted discount rates. Administrator reserves the right to amend, from time to time, the list of low
clinical value medications. The list of low clinical value medications may be updated quarterly. Client may
request a current list of LCV medications.
• If elected, Administrator's High Dollar Claim Review program ("HDCR"), will provide Client with
umbrella protection against high-cost prescription claims for approved formulary drugs. Prescription
claims over the threshold dollar amount are flagged prior to payment and reviewed for clinical
appropriateness. This additional level of clinical oversight protects against unnecessary spending, saving
clients money and providing improved visibility into claim reviews, decision processes, and cost savings.
The following may apply:
o RxBenefits manages the clinical review process for high dollar claims, providing oversight of the
process. We communicate trends and savings results to clients through detailed reporting and
analytics;
o Review turnaround time is dependent on prescriber activity and whether additional information is
required. If additional information is required, the reviewer will attempt to contact physician at least
once daily for three days; direct contact with the prescriber will discontinue after the third day. The
majority of reviews are completed with a disposition within 24 to 72 hours;
o Following a clinical review, one of four actions will occur: the medication is approved, the medication
claim is denied, the doctor may decide to withdraw and prescribe a different medication, or the
reviewer can dismiss the claim due to lack of communication from the prescriber; or
o If denied, an appeal process is available.
Foundational Utilization Management UM is a bundling of evidence -based clinical programs commonly
used to provide appropriate clinical oversight of prescription drug claims. UM ensures the correct clinical
evaluation processes are in place. Appropriate QL promotes FDA -approved dispensing guidelines by
ensuring appropriate quantities are dispense. ST ensures the most clinically appropriate item is used first
as part of adhering to accepted guidelines. When faced with two similar agents, the lowest cost option is
promoted first. PA ensure FDA -approved guidelines with respect to indications are being met. Utilizing
the PBM or customized criteria, RxBenefits has carved out the QL/ST exception review process as well as
all specialty and non -specialty PA reviews to be independently reviewed and documented utilizing a
documentation system that allows for ease of auditing through increased visibility of clinical decisions.
This component requires that a client elect a standard Utilization Management Programs promoted by
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apply:
o Review turnaround time is dependent on prescriber activity and whether additional information
is required. If additional information is required, the reviewer will attempt to contact physician at
least once daily for three days; direct contact with the prescriber will discontinue after the third
day. The majority of reviews are completed with a disposition within 24 to 72 hours.;
o Following a clinical review, one of four actions will occur: the medication is approved, the
medication claim is denied, the doctor may decide to withdraw and prescribe a different
medication, or the reviewer can dismiss the claim due to lack of communication from the
prescriber; or
o If denied, an appeal process is available.
■ If elected, PBM's Manufacturer Assistance Program for Specialty Medications ("MAP"), consists of 1
or 2 components when available, dependent on the specific plan design: (1) Accumulator Protection using
Manufacturer Copay assistance dollars to help lower member out-of-pocket costs and client costs where
funds are not applied to member deductible and member out-of-pocket maximum totals; and (2)
Accumulator Protection Plus Variable Cost -Share, where plan changes can maximize available assistance
funds to offset plan costs and cover the members' cost -share but does not apply to their deductible and out-
of-pocket maximum, yielding high savings potential, or Therapeutic Interchange Programs where the
specialty pharmacy will move members to preferred agents in order to allow the usage of copay assistance
funds from manufacturers. Requires exclusive specialty pharmacy relationship.
o If elected, the SaveOnSP program is a benefit design change implemented by PBM in conjunction
with a third -party vendor, SaveOnSP. Within the SaveOnSP program, certain specialty medications
are classified as non-essential health benefits. This means that any funds spent on these drugs no longer
apply to the members' accumulators. In addition, the targeted drugs are assigned higher copays. In all
cases, SaveonSP helps the member coordinate manufacturer -sponsored copay assistance. SaveOnSP
targets drugs in six of the top ten specialty categories.
■ If elected, PBM's Advanced Opioid ManagementsM program reaches out to physicians, pharmacists
and patients at key touchpoints to minimize early exposure to opioids and to prevent patients from
progressing to overuse and abuse. Patients will be required to start therapy with no more than a 7 -day
supply of short-acting medications (with certain exceptions). Member Education will start at the first fill.
Doctors will be notified at the point of care when specific signs of misuse and abuse are observed.
3. Pricina Terms. The financial terms set forth are conditioned on such exclusive arrangement and all other
specified conditions set forth in Exhibit A of the Agreement. Client will pay to Administrator the amounts set
forth below, net of applicable Copayments. The application of Brand Drug and Generic Drug pricing below
may be subject to certain "dispensed as written" (DAW) protocols and Client defined plan design and coverage
policies for adjudication and Member Copayment purposes. Sales or excise tax or other governmental
surcharge, if any, will be the responsibility of Client.
Members will always pay based on the logic below:
■ Retail: Lowest of (i) the U&C price, (ii) Plan copayments/coinsurance, or (iii) discounted AWP (including
MAC price, when MAC pricing is applicable).
■ Mail Order: Lower of (i) Plan copayments/coinsurance or (ii) discounted AWP (including MAC price,
when MAC pricing is applicable).
■ If no adjudication rates are specified herein, each claim will be adjudicated to Client at the applicable
ingredient cost and will be reconciled to the applicable guarantee as set forth herein. The discounted
ingredient cost will be the lesser of MAC (as applicable), U&C or the applicable AWP discount. Claims
dispensed at ESI Mail Pharmacy will be adjudicated to Client at the applicable ingredient cost and will be
reconciled to the applicable guarantee as set forth herein.
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3.1 Pricin .
(a) Ingredient Cost. Administrator will offer an average aggregate annual discount as reflected below on
Client utilization to be calculated as follows. The pricing below will be implemented as of the
Addendum Effective Date. The pricing below will be guaranteed upon the start of Client's Renewal
Term (as described in Article VI(A) of the Agreement) that begins on or after the Addendum Effective
Date.
[1 -(total discounted AWP ingredient cost (including any retrospective pharmacy
payments) but excluding dispensing fees and ancillary charges, and prior to application
of Copayments) of applicable Prescription Drug Claims for the annual period divided by
total undiscounted AWP ingredient cost (both amounts will be calculated as of the date
of adjudication) for the annual period)]. Discounted ingredient cost will be the lesser of
MAC (as applicable), U&C or AWP discount.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary: (i) a Prescription Drug Claim that
processes at the Brand rates (Participating Pharmacy Reimbursement Rates) and (Mail
Pharmacy Reimbursement Rates), as indicated on the ingredient cost field of the
Prescription Drug Claim's data record, shall be reconciled as part of the Brand guarantee
below; and (ii) a Prescription Drug Claim that processes at the Generic Drug rates
(Participating Pharmacy Reimbursement Rates) and (Mail Pharmacy Reimbursement
Rates) above, as indicated on the ingredient cost field of the Prescription Drug Claim's
data record, shall be reconciled as part of the Generic Drug guarantee below. The only
Prescription Drug Claims that may be excluded from the reconciliation of the pricing
guarantees are as identified in the "Claims Excluded" column of the table below in
addition to claims dispensed in Puerto Rico, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Virgin
Islands, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and Alaska. All other Prescription Drug Claims may be
included in the reconciliation of the guarantees.
PARTICIPATING
BRAND
AWP—
18.50%
GENERIC
AWP —
1 .
83.00%
BRAND
AWP —
21.50% 77
GENERIC
MAIL SERVICE PHARMACY
AWP —
83.00%
BRAND
AWP —
25.00%
GENERIC
AWP —
86.50%
Claims Excluded: OTC, compounds, U&C claims, Member Submitted Claims, Subrogation Claims,
Coordination of Benefit Claims, Exclusive and Limited Distribution Products/Claims, vaccines, Specialty
Products (other than specialty guarantee), biosimilar products (other than Specialty Product guarantee, if
applicable), long term care pharmacy claims and/or claims with ancillary charges and products filled through
in-house or 340b pharmacies (if applicable)
(b) Dispensing Fee. ESI will guarantee an average aggregate annual per Prescription Drug Claim
dispensing fee on Client utilization to be calculated as follows:
[total dispensing fee of applicable Prescription Drug Claims for the annual period
divided by total of applicable Prescription Drug Claims for the annual period which
will represent the same underlying claims dataset used to calculate the "Ingredient
Cost Guarantee" of this Exhibit A]. Dispensing fees will be calculated using the
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lesser of MAC (as applicable), U&C or AWP discount adjudication methodology.
PARTICIPATING
BRAND
$0.65 dispensing
fee
GENERIC
'
$0.65 dis ensin = fee
I 1
BRAND
$0.65 dispensing
fee
GENERIC
PHARMACYMAIL SERVICE
$0.65 dipensing
fee
BRAND
$0.00 dispensing
fee
GENERIC
$0.00 dis e sing
fee
Claims Excluded: OTC, compounds, U&C claims, Member Submitted Claims, Subrogation Claims,
Coordination of Benefit Claims, Exclusive and Limited Distribution Products/Claims, vaccines, Specialty
Products (other than specialty guarantee), biosimilar products (other than Specialty Product guarantee, if
applicable), long term care pharmacy claims and/or claims with ancillary charges and products filled through
in-house or 340b pharmacies (if applicable).
Dispensing Fees are inclusive of shipping and handling. If carrier rates (i.e., U.S. mail and/or applicable
commercial courier services) increase during the Term of this Agreement, the Dispensing Fee guarantees will
be increased to reflect such increase(s). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Administrator guarantees that Client
will only be responsible for up to a twenty percent increase over the carrier rates of the previous calendar year.
At Client's request, Administrator will reimburse Client for any payments made in excess of such twenty
percent increase in carrier rates.
Guarantees will be measured and reconciled on an annual basis. The guarantees are annual guarantees - if this
Agreement is terminated prior to the completion of the then current contract year (hereinafter, a "Partial
Contract Year"), then the guarantees will not apply for such Partial Contract Year. To the extent Client changes
its benefit design or Formulary during the Term of the Agreement, the guarantee will be equitably adjusted if
there is a material impact on the discount achieved. Subject to the remaining terms of this Agreement,
Administrator will pay the difference of Client's cost for any shortfall between the actual result and the
guaranteed result. For purposes of measurement of any pricing guarantee in this Agreement or Amendments
to this Agreement; over performance in any component will not be used to offset performance in any other
measured pricing component.
Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the Generic average annual ingredient cost
discount guarantees set forth above will include only those Prescription Drug Claims that processed to Client
for payment where the underlying prescription drug product was identified by Medi -Span as having a Multi -
Source Indicator code identifier of "Y" on the date dispensed (or was identified by Medi -Span as having a
Multi -Source Indicator identifier of an "M," "N," or "O" on the date dispensed, but was substituted and
dispensed by the Mail Service Pharmacy as its "house generic"), unless such Prescription Drug Claim is
otherwise excluded above. The Brand average annual ingredient discount guarantees set forth above will
include only those Prescription Drug Claims that processed to Client for payment where the underlying
prescription drug product was identified by Medi -Span as having a Multi -Source Indicator code identifier of
"M", "N", or "O" on the date dispensed (except in cases where the underlying prescription drug product was
substituted and dispensed by the Mail Service Pharmacy as its "house generic"), unless such Prescription Drug
Claim is otherwise excluded above. The application of brand and generic pricing may be subject to certain
"dispensed as written" (DAW) protocols and Client or Plan defined plan design and coverage policies for
adjudication and Member Copayment purposes. If Medi -Span discontinues reporting Multi -Source Indicator
identifiers, Administrator reserves the right to make an equitable adjustment as necessary to maintain the
parties' relative economics and the pricing intent of this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything in this
Agreement to the contrary, any rebate guarantees set forth in this Agreement will be reconciled using ESI's
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proprietary brand/generic algorithm.
Any claim that is considered a single source generic will be included in the generic reconciliation.
3.2 Specialty Products
(a) Exclusive Care. ESI Specialty Pharmacy is the exclusive provider of Specialty Products for the
reimbursement rates shown on the Exclusive ESI Specialty Pharmacy Specialty Product List. Any
Specialty Product dispensed at a Participating Pharmacy (for example, limited distribution products
not then available through ESI Specialty Pharmacy or overrides) will be reimbursed at the standard
Participating Pharmacy Specialty Product rates shown below. Upon ESI Specialty Pharmacy
acquisition of limited distribution products, Members will obtain prescriptions through ESI Specialty
Pharmacy.
* Dispensing Fees are inclusive of shipping and handling. If carrier rates (i.e., U.S. mail and/or
applicable commercial courier services) increase during the Term of this Agreement, the
Dispensing Fee guarantees will be increased to reflect such increase(s).
(b) ASES. For Specialty Products needing an additional charge to cover costs of all ASES required to
administer the Specialty Products, Administrator, ESI or ESI Specialty Pharmacy will bill at the
following standard per diem and nursing fee rates set forth below, maintained and updated by ESI
from time to time. Client shall be responsible for the costs of all ASES.
Therapeutic Class
Brand Name
Nursing & Per Diem
Immune Deficiency
All Immune Deficiency Drugs requiring
$60.00 / Infusion
Per Diem
Enzyme Deficiency
All Enzyme Deficiency Drugs required
$60.00 / Infusion
Per Diem
Miscellaneous Specialty
Duopa
$65.00 / Day
Conditions
Miscellaneous Specialty
Soliris
$60.00 Infusion
Conditions
PAH
Flolan, Veletri, Epoprostenol Sodium
$65.00 / Day
(generic-Flolan/Veletri), and Remodulin
PAH
Ventavis
$65.00 / Day
PAH
Tyvaso
$30.00 / Day
Inflammatory Conditions
Remicade
$60.00 / Infusion
Alpha 1 Deficiency
All Alpha 1 Deficiency Drugs requiring
$55.00/Infusion
Per Diem
Nursing Rates
All drugs / therapies requiring nursing
$150.00 per initial visit up to two
(2) hours/$75.00 per additional
hour or a fraction thereof
(c) Specialty Products will be excluded from the non -specialty price guarantees set forth in the
Agreement. In no event will the Mail Service Pharmacy or Participating Pharmacy pricing terms
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specified in the Agreement, including, but not limited to, the annual average ingredient cost discount
guarantees, apply to Specialty Products.
(d) Unless otherwise set forth in an agreement directly between ESI Specialty Pharmacy and Client, if a
Specialty Product dispensed or ASES provided by ESI Specialty Pharmacy is billed to Client directly
by ESI Specialty Pharmacy instead of being processed through ESI and Administrator, Client agrees
to timely pay ESI Specialty Pharmacy for such claim pursuant to the rates above and within thirty (30)
days of Client's, or its designee's, receipt of such electronic or paper claim from ESI Specialty
Pharmacy. ESI Specialty Pharmacy shall have 360 days from the date of service to submit such
electronic or paper claim.
(e) SPECIALTY NET EFFECTIVE DISCOUNT GUARANTEE - Administrator guarantees that the
overall annual net effective discount for the products listed on the Specialty Products List will be at
least AWP (-) minus 19.50% for Client (excluding limited distribution products). Within one hundred
and eighty (180) days following the end of each Contract Year, ESI will calculate the actual net
effective discount for the products listed on the Specialty Products List that were dispensed through
the mail order channel to determine if the guarantee has been met. If the actual overall net effective
discount is less than the guaranteed net effective discount Administrator will reimburse Client the full
dollar amount of the difference between the actual and guaranteed net effective discounts. Client will
retain any amount that the actual net effective discount exceeds the guaranteed net effective discount.
The calculation for the actual net effective discount will be as follows: ((Total Ingredient Cost for the
products listed on the Specialty Products List) divided by (Total AWP for the products listed on the
Specialty Products List)) minus 1. This guarantee is contingent on Client's participation in the
National Preferred Formulary or Basic Formulary and an exclusive specialty arrangement.
3.3 Vaccine Claims (NO VACCINE CLAIMS WILL BE INCLUDED IN ANY PRICING OR
REBATE GUARANTEE SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT).
(a) General Terms applicable to Vaccine Claims
1. "Vaccine Claim" means a claim for a Covered Drug which is a vaccine.
2. "Vaccine Vendor Transaction Fee" means the data interchange fee that ESI is charged by its
third party vendor to convert Vaccine Claims submitted electronically by physicians to
NCPDP 5.1 format in order for ESI to process the claim.
3. Vaccine Claims shall adjudicate at the lower of U&C or the amounts shown in the table
below. In the case of Vaccine Claims, the U&C shall be the retail price charged by a
Participating Pharmacy for the particular vaccine, including administration and dispensing
fees, in a cash transaction on the date the vaccine is dispensed as reported to ESI by the
Participating Pharmacy.
4. The Vaccine Administration Fee for Vaccine Claims for Members enrolled in Client's
Medicaid programs, if any, will be capped at the maximum reimbursable amount under the
state Medicaid program in which the Member is enrolled.
5. All Vaccine Claims will be subject to any Administrative Fees set forth in the Agreement.
6. Vaccine Claims will be charged a program fee of $2.50 per Vaccine Claim (except for
Medicare Part D covered Vaccine Claims, if applicable). The Vaccine Program Fee will be
billed separately to Client as part of the administrative invoice according to the billing
frequency set forth in this Agreement.
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(b) Commercial (Including Medicaid and Exchange, if applicable)
(c) Medicare Part D Covered Vaccine Claims: Medicare Part D Vaccine Claims shall adjudicate at the
lower of U&C or the amounts shown in the table below.
P; p: Participating
Member Submitted
Vaccine Claims
Pharmacy ALL OTHER
Vaccine Claims
Vaccine Claims
INFLUENZA VACCINES
Pass -Through Pass -Through
(excluding foreign claims)
Vaccine
Administration
(capped at $15 per (capped at $20 per
amount
Fee
vaccine claim vaccine claim)Submitted
Physicians
Ingredient Cost
Participating Pharmacy Participating Pharmacy
Lower of submitted
Ingredient Cost as set Ingredient Cost as set
Submitted amount
amount or pharmacy
forth in the Agreement forth in the Agreement
Fee
Dispensing Fee
Participating Pharmacy Participating Pharmacy
(capped at $20 per
Dispensing Fee as set Dispensing Fee as set
Submitted amount
Vaccine Claim)
forth in the Agreement forth in the Agreement
Administrative
Administrative Fee per Prescription Drug Claim as
Administrative Fee per
Fee/Vaccine
set forth in the Agreement
Prescription Drug Claim
Claim
Pass -Through
(plus manual claim
Pass -Through
administrative fee) as set
contracted rate
forth in the Agreement
Vaccine Program
$2.50 per vaccine claim
N/A
Fee
Pass -Through
amount or pharmacy
(c) Medicare Part D Covered Vaccine Claims: Medicare Part D Vaccine Claims shall adjudicate at the
lower of U&C or the amounts shown in the table below.
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Participatin-
Member Submitted
Vaccine Claims
Pharmacies/ESIcies/ESI Mail
Vaccine Claims
Submitted
Pharmacy/ESI Specialty
(excluding foreign
Electronically .q
Pharmacy
claims)
Physicians
Vaccine
Lower of submitted
Administration
Pass -Through
amount or pharmacy
Pass -Through
Fee
(capped at $20 per Vaccine
contracted rate (capped at
(capped at $20 per
Claim)
$20.00 if administered at a
Vaccine Claim)
Partici at ng Pharmacy)
Ingredient Cost
Lower of submitted
Pass -Through
amount or pharmacy
Pass -Through
contracted rate
Dispensing Fee
Lower of submitted
Pass -Through
amount or pharmacy
Pass -Through
contracted rate
Vendor
Pass through at ESI cost
Transaction Fee
N/A
N/A
for Vendor Transaction
Fee (currently $3.75,
subject to change)
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D. REBATES
Rebate Amounts. Subject to: (i) the conditions set forth in Sections 2 through 4 below and elsewhere in this
Agreement; and (ii) Client meeting the Plan Design conditions identified in the table below, the following
guaranteed amounts will be payable to Client during the Term of this Agreement:
REBATES PER BRAND Rx
FORMULARY: ESI NATIONAL PREFERRED
NATIONAL PLUS NETWORK
$180.00 per Brand claim
RETAIL MAINTENANCE NETWORK
84-90 DAYS' SUPPLY
$430.00 per Brand claim
HOME DELIVERY PRODUCTS
$529.00 per Brand claim
SPECIALTY PRODUCTS
$1,400.00 per Brand claim
The Extended Days' Supply pricing set forth in this Agreement shall be subject to certain requirements,
as follows. Extended Days' Supply shall mean; (1) for all lines of business other than Medicare or
EGWP, any supply of a covered drug of 84 days or greater; and (2) for Medicare or EGWP, if applicable,
any supply of a covered drug of 35 days or greater. Certain Participating Pharmacies have agreed to
participate in the extended (84 — 90) day supply network ("Maintenance Network") for maintenance
drugs. Rebate Amounts in the 84 — 90 Days' Supply column in the table set forth above are applicable
only if Client implements a plan design that requires Members to fill such days' supply at a Maintenance
Network Participating Pharmacy (i.e., Client must implement a plan design whereby Members who fill
extended days' supply prescriptions at a Participating Pharmacy other than a Maintenance Network
Participating Pharmacy do not receive benefit coverage under the Plan for such prescription). If no such
plan design is implemented, Rebate Amounts for such days' supply will be the same as for Prescription
Drug Claims for less than an 84 days' supply, and Rebate Amounts for an 84 — 90 days' supply in the
table set forth above shall not apply, even if a Maintenance Network Participating Pharmacy is used.
2. Exclusions. Member Submitted Claims, Subrogation Claims, Coordination of Benefit Claims, Exclusive and
Limited Distribution Products, biosimilar products, OTC products (except for insulin and diabetic supplies),
vaccines, claims older than 180 days, claims through Client -owned or 340b pharmacies, and claims pursuant
to a 100% Member Copayment plan are not eligible for the guaranteed Rebate amounts set forth in Section 1
above.
3. Rebate Payment Terms
Subject to the conditions set forth herein, Administrator will receive from ESI the quarterly Rebate payments
within approximately one hundred eighty (180) days following calendar quarter adjudicated for Rebates
received during the prior calendar quarter. Administrator shall pay Client the guaranteed amounts set forth in
Section 1 above within approximately thirty (30) days following receipt of the Rebate payments from ESI.
4. Conditions
4.1. ESI contracts with pharmaceutical manufacturers for Rebates on its own behalf and for its own benefit,
and not on behalf of Client. Accordingly, ESI retains all right, title and interest to any and all actual
Rebates received from manufacturers. ESI will pay to Administrator (and Administrator shall pay to
Client) amounts equal to the Rebate amounts allocated to Client, as specified above, from ESI's
general assets (neither Client, its Members, nor Client's Plan retains any beneficial or proprietary
interest in ESI's general assets). Client acknowledges and agrees that neither it, its Members, nor its
Plan will have a right to interest on, or the time value of, any Rebate payments received by ESI during
the collection period or moneys payable under this Section. No amounts for Rebates will be paid until
this Agreement is executed by Client. ESI and Administrator will have the right to apply Client's
allocated Rebate amount to unpaid Fees. ESI will retain Manufacturer Administrative Fees on
Specialty Products.
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4.2 Client acknowledges that it may be eligible for Rebate amounts under this Agreement only so long as
Client, its affiliates, or its agents do not contract directly or indirectly with anyone else for discounts,
utilization limits, Rebates or other financial incentives on pharmaceutical products or formulary
programs for Prescription Drug Claims processed by ESI pursuant to the Agreement, without the prior
written consent of ESI. In the event that Client negotiates or arranges with a pharmaceutical
manufacturer for Rebates or similar discounts for any Covered Drugs hereunder, but without limiting
ESI's right to other remedies, ESI may immediately withhold any Rebate amounts earned by, but not
yet paid to, Client as necessary to prevent duplicative Rebates on Covered Drugs. To the extent Client
knowingly negotiates and/or contracts for discounts or Rebates on claims for Covered Drugs without
prior written approval of ESI, such activity will be deemed to be a material breach of this Agreement,
entitling ESI to suspend payment of Rebate amounts hereunder and to renegotiate the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
4.3 Under its Rebate program, ESI may implement ESI's Formulary management programs and controls,
which may include, among other things, cost containment initiatives, and communications with
Members, Participating Pharmacies, and/or physicians. ESI reserves the right to modify or replace
such programs from time to time. Guaranteed Rebate amounts, if any, set forth herein, are conditioned
on adherence to various Formulary management controls, benefit design requirements, claims volume,
and other factors stated in the applicable pharmaceutical manufacturer agreements, as communicated
by ESI to Client from time to time. If any government action, change in law or regulation, change in
the interpretation of any law or regulation, or any action by a pharmaceutical manufacturer has an
adverse effect on the availability of Rebates, then ESI and Administrator may make an adjustment to
the Rebate terms and guaranteed Rebate amounts, if any, hereunder.
4.4 Rebate Acknowledgment; No Representation; Rebate Limitations. Client acknowledges that
Administrator is not making any representation, warranty or guaranty of any kind or nature, either
express, implied or otherwise, regarding the amount of Rebates to be paid or remitted to Client
pursuant to this Agreement, except as specifically set forth in writing herein. In addition, Client
waives, releases and forever discharges ESI and Administrator from any Losses arising from a
pharmaceutical company's (a) failure to pay Rebates; (b) breach of an agreement related to Rebates;
or (c) negligence or misconduct. Client acknowledges that whether and to what extent pharmaceutical
companies are willing to provide Rebates to Client may depend upon a variety of factors, including
the content of the PDL, the Plan's design features, Client meeting criteria for Rebates, and the extent
of participation in ESI's formulary management programs, as well as ESI/Administrator receiving
sufficient information regarding each Claim for submission to pharmaceutical companies for Rebates.
Client acknowledges and agrees that ESI may, but shall not be required to, initiate any collection action
to collect any Rebates from a pharmaceutical company. In the event ESI does initiate collection action
against a pharmaceutical company to collect Rebates, ESI may offset any reasonable costs, including
reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, arising from any such action. Notwithstanding any provision
of this Agreement to the contrary, Administrator shall only be responsible for payment of Rebates to
Client pursuant to the terms of this Agreement if such Rebates are actually received by Administrator
during the Tenn of this Agreement. In no event shall Administrator be obligated to pay Rebates to
Client until Administrator receives payment for the same Rebates from ESI. In the event Client
terminates the Agreement outside the terms and conditions in the Agreement, Client forfeits the right
to receive any Rebates received by Administrator on Client's behalf after the date of such termination.
Client acknowledges that Administrator shall not be obligated to pay Client any Rebates described
herein until this Agreement is signed by Client.
5. Rebate amounts paid to Client pursuant to this Agreement are intended to be treated as "discounts" pursuant to
the federal anti -kickback statute set forth at 42 U.S.C. §1320a -7b and implementing regulations. Client is obligated if
requested by the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, or as otherwise required by
applicable law, to report the Rebate amounts and to provide a copy of this notice. ESI will refrain from doing anything
that would impede Client from meeting any such obligation.
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E. The following pricing assumptions shall apply for purposes of this Agreement:
1. If Client decides to implement a mandatory generic, mandatory mail, step therapy or other program during the
Term, ESI has agreed that proposed pricing terms other than rebate guarantees will remain unchanged.
2. ESI must agree to propose pricing based on its broad national retail network that includes all major national
and regional pharmacy chains.
DISCOUNTS
3. The proposed "effective"eg neric discount and theeg neric discount guarantee calculation INCLUDES the
following:
MAC Generics
Non -MAC Generics
Single Source Generics
Multi -Source Generics
Generics in their FDC -granted exclusivity period
Patent litigated claims
Generics with limited supply
Generic medications prescribed and/or dispensed in conjunction with a specialty medication
5. All Claims filled in Most Favored Nation states are INCLUDED in discount guarantees.
6. All Claims filled in rural pharmacies are INCLUDED in discount guarantees.
7. Ingredient Cost (including Member share) is defined as the lesser of the following:
AWP -Discount %;
MAC Price; or
Usual & Customary Price.
8. Discount will always be calculated using this formula (all Claims, including ZBDs):
(1- [Ingredient Cost] / [AWP Price]) x 100.
9. "Gross Cost" is defined as: [Ingredient Cost] + [Dispensing Fee] + [Sales Tax].
10. ESI agrees to apply Client -specific guarantees to all pricing components:
Discounts
Rebates
Admin Fees
Dispensing Fees
11. During the Term, contract guarantees will not change unless one of the following items occurs which could
change the economics of the pricing arrangement and would need to be evaluated: (i) a change in assumption
or plan design; (ii) change in law; and/or (iii) change in pricing benchmarks.
12. There will be NO dispensing fee applied to Reversed/Rejected Claims.
CLAIMS ADJUDICATION
13. There will be no price floors for amount paid on any Prescription Drug Claims.
REBATES
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14. Rebate revenue will not have any impact on discount guarantee reporting and/or true up.
15. Rebates will be paid for brand Prescription Drug Claims and at a flat minimum dollar -for -dollar guarantee
basis.
16. Contract rebate guarantees are not subject to change as a result of known brand patent expirations.
17. The rebate guarantees are not subject to formulary percentage criteria.
DATA
18. Audit files will be supplied to Client and Client's consultant directly from the source system and should include
all Prescription Drug Claims processed including, but not limited to, paid, reversed and denied Prescription
Drug Claims.
19. ESI will provide the above-mentioned extract at no charge to Client.
20. At no charge, ESI must be able to transfer data to Client's other vendor partners (e.g., medical plan
administrator, stop loss vendor, disease management vendor, catastrophic claimant advocate, etc.), with an
appropriate non -disclosure agreement in place.
21. ESI can provide the fully identified NCPDP expanded format to Client's consultant on a monthly basis at no
additional charge for use by both the InfoLock team and the Pharmacy Analytics Team.
22. InfoLock Data feeds that are in place will be honored even after termination at no cost to Client or Client's
consultant. In other words, if the Agreement is not renewed following the Term, InfoLock must still receive
the 4th quarter data even though it will not be available until after termination of this Agreement.
AUDITS
23. Third Party Audits- Client may employ a third -party auditor, at Client's sole cost and expense, to conduct
audits of the terms of this Exhibit A, including, but not limited to:
K.
Pharmacy Claims transactions
Financial performance guarantees
Client's consultant (Lockton) may perform a pre -implementation audit prior to the Effective Date.
MISCELLANEOUS
25. Any costs bidding entities may incur as it relates to attending meetings, site visits or negotiations are the
responsibility of Administrator.
26. Client may not terminate this Agreement without cause and may only terminate this Agreement as expressly
provided for in Article VI of the Agreement.
27. If this Agreement is terminated prior to the completion of a Contract Year, the financial guarantees associated
with that partial Contract Year will still apply and be reconciled accordingly.
28. Coordination of Benefits claims accounted for in the claims data and discount guarantees by a flag indicating
that a transaction utilized COB functionality within the RxCLAIM system. COB claims are excluded from
pricing guarantees but are assessed an administrative fee if applicable.
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29. RxBenefits - ESI will be able to support Client's custom/current Rx Plan Design.
F. EXECUTION BY CLIENT
Client hereby represents and warrants that the information contained in Section A of this Client Application is
true and correct in all respects and Client hereby agrees to the specific terms, conditions and financial arrangements set
out in Sections B, C and D of this Client Application. Client agrees that if any information in Section A changes, Client
will give Administrator prompt notice of such changes. Furthermore, Client understands that this Client Application
Exhibit A is a part of the Administrative Services Agreement between Client and Administrator to which it is attached
and incorporated into by reference and that Client is bound by all terms and conditions of such Administrative Services
Agreement.
All capitalized terms used in this Client Application but not specifically defined herein shall have the meanings
given to such terms in the Administrative Services Agreement to which this Client Application is attached and made a
part of.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Client has caused this Client Application(Exhibit A to the Agreement) to be
executed as of the Effective Date. In the event this Client Application is amended by the Parties after the Effective Date,
the Parties may substitute such amended Client Application for the former Client Application, provided the Parties set
forth the date from and after which such amended Client Application shall be effective (the "date" line at the bottom of
the Administrator's acknowledgment signature block on an amended Client Application shall be such new effective date
with respect to such amended Client Application). The Parties further agree that they will attach such amended Client
Application to this Agreement and provide a copy of this Agreement with the amended Client Application (Exhibit A
to Administrator and Client for their respective records. Any such amended Client Applicatiop an"bje signed by
Client's authorized representative and acknowledged, agreed to, accepted and dated by Ad1�j�orized
representative. ° �' ' s%•:, .
CLIENT: ,f• *.
Indian River County Board of CCo „ rs : *;
Attest: Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of
Circuit Court and Comptroller By:
Prir
Deputy Clerk S.
Name: Joseph E. Fles
Chairman
Acknowledged, agreed to and accepted by:
ADMINTRATOR: `
RxBen fi ,Inc.
By
Printed Name: Lauren Simmons
Its: Sr. Director of Compliance & Legal Affairs
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