Services in Support of the SSDC and its Programs for Medicaid Supplemental Drug Rebates and Other Medicaid Pharmacy Bene

The Department of Vermont Health Access is seeking proposals from qualified companies to provide support services for the Sovereign States Drug Consortium (SSDC) and its Medicaid-related rebate programs. The SSDC is a collaborative effort among multiple states aimed at reducing drug costs by leveraging a purchasing pool that negotiates supplemental rebates from drug manufacturers, in addition to federal Medicaid rebates. The consortium allows member states to retain control over their pharmacy benefits, including customizing their preferred drug lists and prior approval processes. Participating states include Delaware, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming. The contract opportunity, posted under solicitation number 03410-125-25, is open to organizations with three to five years of experience in providing administrative support to government entities, particularly in pharmacy, drug rebates, or Medicaid sectors. The project has an estimated value ranging from five to fifteen million dollars and is scheduled for response submissions by April 18, 2025. Interested vendors can find additional details and submit their proposals through the Vermont Business Registry. The primary contact for this solicitation is Tim Harvey, reachable via email or phone, and the contract aims to enhance the SSDC’s ability to efficiently negotiate rebates and manage Medicaid pharmacy benefits across participating states.