General
Questions about the Emmet County Prescription Discount Card
How much
does the plan cost?
Your prescription discount card is provided to you free of charge by the county.
Does
everyone in my family need an individual card?
No. Everyone in the family may use the same card if desired.
Can I use
this card to get discounts on my pet’s medications?
Yes, if your pet has been prescribed a medication, you may receive a discount on
the medication by taking the prescription to a participating retail pharmacy.
I just
received my card. Can I use it right away?
Yes, just use your card to start saving immediately. Present your prescription
discount card at a participating retail pharmacy when you fill or refill your
prescriptions.
I’ve lost
my card. How can I get a replacement?
Please call toll free 1-877-321-2652.
Can I use
my card to get discounts on over-the-counter products and non-prescription
medications?
Not usually. However, discounts are available for many diabetic supplies.
How is
this prescription discount program different from traditional prescription
insurance?
This plan is not insurance; it is a prescription discount program. The card
provides immediate discounts at the pharmacy. Upon presenting your card to the
pharmacist, you will pay the lower of a discounted price or the pharmacy’s
regular retail price. There are no claim forms to fill out and no limit to the
number of times you can use the card. These discounts are available only at
participating retail pharmacies.
Can I use
my prescription discount card with my current insurance benefit to reduce my
costs?
Your card cannot be used in conjunction with other insurance. However, you are
able to use your card to purchase prescriptions that are not covered by these
plans.
Pharmacy
and Pricing Questions
Which
pharmacies accept the card?
The prescription discount card is accepted at 57,000 retail pharmacies
nationwide, including many of the leading chains. Ask your local pharmacy if
they participate or call toll free 1-877-321-2652 to find out if a specific
pharmacy participates in the program.
How much
will I save?
While savings on each prescription may vary, you can save an average of 20
percent off of the pharmacy’s regular retail prices for prescription drugs. In
addition, you may save even more by choosing from our list of select
medications. This list is comprised of products offering additional savings.
Will I
always receive the lowest price?
Yes. You will receive the best price available to you through this program at
the pharmacy. On occasion, pharmacies will price a particular medication lower
than the discount rate provided by the card. If that occurs, you will receive
the lower price.
Can I find
out the discounted price of my prescriptions before going to the pharmacy?
Because prices can vary by location, only the actual pharmacy can tell you the
exact price of the prescription. However, you can look up an estimated price for
medications at https://naco.advancerx.com, or call toll free 1-877-321-2652.
Why did
the price of my prescription change since the last time I purchased the
prescription?
Drug prices are different from pharmacy to pharmacy. Even chains have different
prices in their stores depending on the population they are servicing.
Additionally, manufacturers’ drug prices change periodically.
The
brochure says I can save an average of 20 percent on my prescription medication.
Will I save 20 percent on all my medications?
Because a pharmacy's retail price or usual and customary charge can differ
greatly by pharmacy, your exact percentage of savings may vary depending on the
prescription drug and the price you have paid before.
About
Specialty Pharmacy
What is
specialty pharmacy and what kinds of services do they offer?
Specialty pharmacy offers delivery of injectable and select oral specialty
medication and supplies to the location of your choice. Services include
delivery notification and refill reminder calls to help you stay on your
treatment plan. You’ll also receive expert care services including counseling,
follow up care calls, informative disease-related materials, and access to
health experts 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What drugs
are offered through specialty pharmacy?
Medications for a variety of chronic conditions including multiple sclerosis,
rheumatoid arthritis, cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, infertility, immunologic
disorders, Crohn’s disease, Gaucher disease, pulmonary hypertension, Fabry
disease, MPS 1, blood dyscrasia, growth hormone deficiency, respiratory
syncytial virus, hepatitis C and more are available through specialty pharmacy.
About the
Caremark Mail Service Program
What is
Mail Service?
With the Caremark Mail
Service program, you
can purchase up to a 90-day supply of select medications from the mail service
pharmacy for a fixed price. It’s easy to get started with mail service—just send
in the mail service order form along with your original prescription, to
Caremark. For a list of medications available through and to receive an order
form please call toll free 1-877-321-2652 or visit https://naco.advancerx.com.
