$1.14M Saved | Large Group Rx Negotiation | 947 Insured Employees

EBA-1 helped a large employer with 947 insured employees significantly increase savings on their pharmacy benefit renewal—resulting in an additional $1.14 million in cost reduction with no disruption to their plan.

Case Study Description:
This employer was fully insured through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield for both medical and pharmacy benefits (bundled). During the renewal process, the original pharmacy offer reflected a 13.4% savings—approximately $669,000.

While this seemed competitive, EBA-1 recognized more opportunity. Using our industry insights, marketplace leverage, and contract expertise, we challenged Anthem to improve their offer.

The result: a revised offer with 22.8% in savings—equal to $1.14 million in total Rx cost reductions.

This case highlights a key point: even when staying with the incumbent carrier, there is often additional room for negotiation—especially in pharmacy contracts. With no plan changes or disruption to employees, the employer gained seven figures in savings simply by asking the right questions and applying the right pressure.