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Scottsdale Unified to shift employee medical/pharmacy contract to Blue Cross Blue Shield; board approves RFP award unanimously
Summary
After a multi-month RFP, district staff recommended and the board unanimously approved a direct contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona for medical coverage and OptumRx for pharmacy benefits; staff cited estimated net savings and startup credits including a $200,000 wellness fund and pharmacy credits.
The Scottsdale Unified School District governing board unanimously approved awarding RFP 26001 (employee medical and pharmacy benefits) to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona on Jan. 13 after a district review and analysis by benefits consultants.
Benefits director Shannon Crozier summarized the procurement process: the RFP went to 36 potential vendors, closed Oct. 15, produced four responses (two trusts, two direct contracts), and was analyzed by USI Employee Benefits and an internal review team that included employee-group representatives. After evaluating pricing, projected claims, and administrative needs — including estimated…
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