Optum Considered in Pharmacy Benefit Review

Optum was discussed as the default pharmacy benefit manager for the County's 2027 renewal path with Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. Staff compared it with another PBM option but did not select it as the preferred alternative.

Document date · September 15, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

INSURANCE

Contract term

2027 plan year

Renewal date

2027-01-01

Renewal

Potential PBM transition option for 2027 if the County stayed with BCBSNC. Mentioned as part of the renewal evaluation rather than an approved contract.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

Buncombe County Agenda 2026-09-15

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Who was awarded the insurance contract by Buncombe County?

OPTUM was awarded this insurance contract by Buncombe County, as recorded on September 15, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Insurance contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Buncombe County Agenda 2026-09-15 (Agenda), dated September 15, 2026 from Buncombe County. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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