Item 79

Authorize the Risk Management Unit to amend an existing contract with Express Scripts Inc., Saint Louis, MO (originally approved by G&C on 9-4-13, item #28), for the claims and administration costs of the prescription drug benefit provided to state employees and retirees, by decreasing the amount by $1,242,696 from $174,167,696 to an amount not to exceed $172,925,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2016. 40% General, 16% Federal, 26% Enterprise, 16% Highway, 2% Turnpike Funds. (2)Further authorize to extend the contract with Express Scripts (originally approved by G&C on 9-4-13, item #28), for claims and administration of the prescription drug benefit provided to state employees and retirees, by increasing the amount by $143,380,000 from $172,925,000 to $316,305,000. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2018. 40% General, 16% Federal, 26% Enterprise, 16% Highway, 2% Turnpike Funds.