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Q. Who is eligible to receive a card for the Senior Prescription Savings Program?
A. You must be over 60 years old and maintain a Wayne County address. You can use it as long as you don’t have another co-pay coverage. If you have a deductible, but no co-pay, you also would qualify.
Q. Where do I apply for a card?
A. You can complete the application (Allison - can we create a hotlink here that connects to the application) and mail it to Senior Prescription Savings Plan, 640 Temple, Suite 370, Detroit, MI 48201-2558. If needed, we will send you an application if you call our toll free number. (866) 896-3450.
Q. How much can I save?
A. You can save up to 13 percent over the average wholesale price on medications you purchase at any participating drug store, clinic or warehouse pharmacy. Costco and CVS are just a couple of the chains that participate. For medication you take monthly you may send in the prescription, your check and an application form to get up to 50 percent savings on generic medicine.
Q. How does the new Senior Prescription Savings Program differ from the old Wayne County Card?
A. Wayne County now makes it easy to shop at up to 2,000 neighborhood and national chain pharmacies in Michigan, and at least 45,000 pharmacies nationwide accept this card, administered by the Pharmaceutical Care Network, www.pharmcarenet.com.
Q. How does the card work?
A. Just present your card from instant savings at any participating drug store. For other savings you need to mail in your prescription. You only complete the Patient health Profile/Order Form once - unless your health condition changes - and use a preprinted refill label on the refill envelope.
Q. What prescription does the discount card cover?
A. You can use any type of drug that requires a physician's prescription. This includes generic and name brand rugs. It doesn't include over-the-counter drugs like Motrin or Aleve.
Q. When can I start saving money on prescriptions?
A. As soon as you recieve your card you can use it. If you call you order over the telephone, give the pharmacist your identification number and PCN group number, you'll find located on the front of your card.
Here's how to download the card details/application brochure
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