Item 63

Authorize the Risk Management Unit to amend an existing contract with Anthem Health Plans of NH Inc., d/b/a Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Manchester, NH (originally approved by G&C on 12-5-12, item #18C), for the administration of the medical benefit provided to state employees and retirees, in the approximate amount of $406,100, decreasing the total amount of the contract from $20,526,000 to an amount not to exceed $20,119,900. Effective upon G&C approval through December 31, 2015. (2)Further authorize the option to extend the existing contract with Anthem, for the administration of the medical benefit provided to state employees and retirees, in an amount not to exceed $13,250,000, increasing the total from $20,119,900 to $33,369,900. 32% General, 18% Federal, 3% Enterprise, 12% Highway, 34% Other, 1% Turnpike Funds.