Pharmacy Drug Benefits Follow Solicitation

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) requests proposals from qualified entities to act as a Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM). The PBM will manage certain prescription drug benefits, premium payments, and copayments as a secondary payor to health insurers, including Medicare Part D drug plans through managed care organizations, self-insured companies, retail pharmacies, and government programs.

Request for Proposals for Pharmacy Benefits Management Services for Texas HIV Medications Program (THMP): State Pharmacy Assistance Program (SPAP), Texas Insurance Assistance Program (TIAP), and Texas Insurance Assistance Program-PLUS (TIAP-PLUS).

Respondent's Solicitation Response will remain a firm and binding offer for **240 days** from the date the Solicitation Response is due.

If submitted by email, Responses containing SSNs must be encrypted. Failure by a Respondent to provide or encrypt the SSNs as required may result in disqualification of the Respondent's Response.

Respondent must complete and sign the *HHS Solicitation Affirmations* (Exhibit A) with its response.