Why is Ball State University changing from Anthem toMEDCO for our prescription benefit?
In 2004, the state of Indiana passed a law which mandated a state prescription drug purchasing program – IAPPP (Indiana Aggregate Prescription Purchasing Program) for governmental entities, including state educational institutions like Ball State University. This is why we switched to Anthem in 2005. Late in 2009, after a detailed review and selection process, the State of Indiana awarded the contract to provide the IAPPP benefit to Medco Health Solutions, Inc. Although further legislative developments would have allowed us to remain with Anthem, we have chosen to go with the State’s decision; not only because of the expected financial savings to the University and Plan members, but more importantly because of what we believe will be an improvement in customer service for our employees.
