Transcript LRHA Patient Pharmacy Program

LRHA Patient Pharmacy
Program
Overview
 The patient pharmacy program is NOTan insurance program
provides individuals access to discounted prescription drugs.
 The patient pharmacy program is designed to
assist consumers who do not have insurance
With prescriptions that are not covered by their insurance plan
co-pays higher than the discounted price
 All household members are covered
 There are no limits on how many times members can use the card.
 The card can be used at over 60,000 participating pharmacies.
 There is no fee for the card. It is absolutely FREE!
Honored at major nation chains, including….
Plus thousands of independent pharmacies nationwide
CONSUMER VALUE
 Savings on average of 15% to 60% on generic prescriptions
 Savings on average of 15% to 25% on brand prescriptions.
 No costs, contracts or obligations.
 Everyone is eligible. No medical exams or forms to fill out.
 One card can be used for the entire household
 Cards are pre-activated and ready to use.
 Save at the register. No wondering and waiting for reimbursements
HOW TO SAVE
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If health coverage does not include prescription drug plan
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When medication is not covered by the plan
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When medication is limited by a plan
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When the copay costs more than the discounted price with the card
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Gaps in coverage
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Including gaps in health exchange (Affordable Care Act) coverage
With High Deductible or HSA Plan
CARD EXAMPLE
Resources Available
 LRHA Website –
Pharmacy locator tool
Drug price estimator
Ability to print pre-activated card
 LRHA Customized Link on your Website
 PDF/JPEG to upload on discharge papers for automatic printing
 Reports
 Wellness Resources – Educational Materials
LRHA WEBSITE
Discharge Papers
Reporting
Wellness Resources
• FREE Educational resources from over 25 pharmaceutical companies
and organizations
• Alzheimers to Woman’s Health
• Integration of Utilization and Needs
• Print format, electronic format, web-based
Websites
DISCLAIMER
• THIS PLAN IS NOT INSURANCE. THIS IS NOT A MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION
DRUG PLAN. This plan does not meet the minimum creditable coverage
requirements under M.G.L.c. 111M and 956 CMR 5.00. The Plan provides
discounts at certain participating pharmacies. The range of discounts will
vary depending on the provider and prescription medications. The plan
does not make payments directly to the providers. Plan members are
obligated to pay for all prescription medications but will receive a discount
from participating pharmacy providers who have contracted with the
discount medical plan organization. You may access a list of participating
pharmacies at www.PharmLocator.com. Upon request the plan will make
available a written list of participating pharmacies. Discount Medical Plan
Organization and administrator: Careington International Corporation,
7400 Gaylord Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034; phone 800-441-0380.
Getting Cards
Contact:
Stacy Fontenot
Executive Director
LRHA
Cell: 225-268-0941
Off: 985-369-3813
[email protected]
Kate Theriot
Consultant
NCPP
985-804-2903
[email protected]
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