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This is NOT insurance. Discounts are only available at any participating pharmacy. Operated by CVS Caremark.
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This is NOT insurance. Discounts are only available at any participating pharmacy. Operated by CVS Caremark.
NACo Prescription Discount Card CVS Caremark Experience Who can use a prescription discount card Large participating pharmacy network Specialty Pharmacy Program Participant Materials Program Participant Website Real Value Program Participant Benefits County Benefits How Counties get Started
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This is NOT insurance. Discounts are only available at any participating pharmacy. Operated by CVS Caremark.
CVS Caremark Experience CVS Caremark has administered prescription
discount card programs since 1992 Processed more than 19 million discount card
program claims in 2010 across book of business Currently more than 18 million discount card program
participants CVS Caremark is Ranked 18th on Fortune 500 for
2010 CVS Caremark is the number one provider of
prescriptions in the nation – more than one billion prescriptions filled or managed annually
CVS Caremark administers more than 200 prescription discount card programs
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This is NOT insurance. Discounts are only available at any participating pharmacy. Operated by CVS Caremark.
Who Can Use a Prescription Discount Card
Uninsured When a prescription is not covered:
Underinsured Medicare Plan D participants non-covered drugs
Pet prescriptions Incarcerated individuals
The NACo Prescription Discount Card can be used anytime a prescription is not covered by insurance – even for pets!
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This is NOT insurance. Discounts are only available at any participating pharmacy. Operated by CVS Caremark.
Participating Pharmacy Network “Pharmacy-friendly” network contracting
philosophy More than 60,000 participating pharmacies
nationwide
All major chain pharmacies participate, including: CVS/pharmacy, Rite-Aid, Walgreens, and larger grocery store chains
Solid reputation with participating pharmacies since 1969 Optional agreement to accept the prescription
discount card Acceptance of online claims processing system
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This is NOT insurance. Discounts are only available at any participating pharmacy. Operated by CVS Caremark.
Specialty Pharmacy Program participants receive:
Medications to treat many chronic disease states including:- Hemophilia, multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease and
rheumatiod arthritis
Coordination of care and education Discounts on high-cost specialty medications Access through toll-free phone number to clinical
support staff Delivery of injectable and select oral medication and
supplies to the participants chosen location
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This is NOT insurance. Discounts are only available at any participating pharmacy. Operated by CVS Caremark.
Service
Service for the County
Dedicated implementation team
Communication materials Monthly reports Review and approval of marketing materials
Service for Residents
Toll-free phone number to CVS Caremark Customer
Care
Pharmacy help desk Flexible enrollment process – no paperwork
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This is NOT insurance. Discounts are only available at any participating pharmacy. Operated by CVS Caremark.
Program Participant Materials CVS Caremark will provide standard participant
materials at no charge to the county ID card/brochures Posters Display stands Bill Inserts
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This is NOT insurance. Discounts are only available at any participating pharmacy. Operated by CVS Caremark.
Program Participant Website Website Support
- Print an ID card
- Locate a pharmacy
- Check drug cost
- Program tools
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Real Value Full complement of capabilities
Retail discountsSpecialty discountsManufacturer discounts on select products
shared with program participants
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This is NOT insurance. Discounts are only available at any participating pharmacy. Operated by CVS Caremark.
Real Value (cont.) “Lower of” pricing model
Designed to provide the best pricing available to cash paying program participant by utilizing a “lower-of” comparative pricing model (pharmacy retail cost versus discounted pricing)
On select medications, additional point-of-sale (POS) discounts may apply. These additional POS discounts are shared with
program participants
CVS Caremark works with pharmacies and manufacturers to provide cost-effective medications for cash paying program participants
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This is NOT insurance. Discounts are only available at any participating pharmacy. Operated by CVS Caremark.
Real Value -- NACo Program 2010 Average savings of 26.5% Average savings of $13.13 per prescription Generic medication average savings
34.6% off retail $11.57 per prescription
Brand medication average savings 16.1% off retail $20.91 per prescription
Actual savings varies by medication and pharmacy
Based on all claims adjudicated by CVS Caremark for NACo 01/01/2010 through 12/31/2010.
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This is NOT insurance. Discounts are only available at any participating pharmacy. Operated by CVS Caremark.
Program Participant Benefits Ease
CVS Caremark’s name is universally recognized by retail pharmacies
Choice Accepted at more than 60,000 chain and independent
pharmacies nationwide
Recognized program Operational since 1992, currently servicing millions of
program participants
Savings An average of 24% off regular retail pharmacy price
No paperwork Discount provided at point of service Automatic enrollment
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This is NOT insurance. Discounts are only available at any participating pharmacy. Operated by CVS Caremark.
County Benefits No cost to the county
Program provided at no cost Standard marketing materials provided at no cost
Easy to administer No enrollment paperwork CVS Caremark supports the program Customer Care managed by CVS Caremark
Proven results Average savings of 24% off the regular retail price More than one third of the nation’s counties
participate
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This is NOT insurance. Discounts are only available at any participating pharmacy. Operated by CVS Caremark.
How Counties Get Started Visit www.NACo.org – click on the “Member
Center“ button Under “Getting the Most Out of Membership,” click
on “Help Your Residents” and then “NACo Prescription Discount Card Program” at the bottom of the page, then click on “Counties”
Review the documents related to the NACo Prescription Discount Card
You will be able to access:- Sample press releases, card images, summary points,
TV news coverage, interviews and articles on the program
NOTE: Logging in requires your email address and the name of your county as your password (ex: Gold County). Please call or email NACo if you need assistance with logging in to the website.
