Milliman, Inc., a leading global actuarial and consulting firm, today announced that 90 Degree Benefits has selected Milliman SkySail® to provide comprehensive pharmacy benefit management (PBM) consulting services.

90 Degree Benefits has expanded rapidly in recent years, becoming one of the ten largest TPAs in the United States. As pharmacy costs continue to increase at an alarming rate, the need for a sophisticated, independent pharmacy benefit advisor has become increasingly important. Following a competitive RFP process, 90 Degree Benefits chose Milliman SkySail for its deep expertise, proven track record, and commitment to independent, unbiased guidance.

Milliman SkySail will provide a full suite of pharmacy benefit consulting services to clients of 90 Degree Benefits, including:

  • PBM Procurement & Optimization — Evaluating and negotiating PBM relationships to ensure best-in-class contract terms and value for clients and their members
  • Contract Compliance Monitoring — Delivering continuous, rigorous oversight to ensure PBM vendors are meeting contractual obligations
  • Ongoing Performance Monitoring — Providing sustained analytics and reporting to proactively identify savings opportunities and performance gaps

“Milliman’s approach directly aligns with 90 Degree Benefits’ objective to provide options to clients that will reduce the rising cost of prescription drugs, enhance transparency, and deliver more competitive, high-value pharmacy benefit solutions,” said Gene Rodgers, 90 Degree Benefits’ Chief Operating Officer. “90 Degree Benefits selected Milliman as its PBM consultant based on their demonstrated ability to deliver a comprehensive, data-driven approach to pharmacy benefit management. Milliman’s advanced analytics platform for pharmacy benefit management, SkySail, combined with its reputation for independence, actuarial rigor, and industry-recognized expertise, positions the firm to enhance transparency, optimize cost management, and support 90 Degree Benefits’ goal of delivering best-in-class pharmacy benefit solutions to its clients.”

“This relationship reflects exactly what Milliman SkySail is designed to do — bring a level of sophistication, independence, and rigor to pharmacy benefit management that helps organizations like 90 Degree Benefits truly optimize their programs and deliver better outcomes,” said Milliman Principal Chuck Gamsu. “As a truly independent advisor, we have no financial ties to any PBM, which means our clients can trust that our recommendations are always in their best interest.”

For more about Milliman SkySail, go to Milliman SkySail | Milliman | Worldwide.

About 90 Degree Benefits

90 Degree Benefits is a national third-party administrator specializing in innovative self-funded health benefit plans. With more than 23 local offices across the United States, we combine national strength with regional knowledge to help brokers and employers take their health plans in the right direction. Our team of experts delivers administrative solutions focused on cost containment, transparency, and improved member outcomes. Our proprietary programs and broad portfolio of services touch more than 700,000 lives annually.

About Milliman

Milliman leverages deep expertise, actuarial rigor, and advanced technology to develop solutions for a world at risk. We help clients in the public and private sectors navigate urgent, complex challenges, from extreme weather and market volatility to financial insecurity and rising health costs—so they can meet their business, financial, and social objectives. Our solutions encompass insurance, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, and employee benefits. Founded in 1947, Milliman is an independent firm with offices in major cities around the globe. Visit us at milliman.com.

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