“San Juan County is excited about this program and we are proud to be one of the
counties participating with NACo”, said Tony Atkinson, San Juan County
Commissioner. “The NACo prescription discount card will offer a significant
savings to the residents of San Juan County.”
The cards are made available regardless of age, income, or existing health
coverage. A national network of more than 57,000 participating retail pharmacies
will honor the NACo prescription discount card. Currently fourteen (14) local
pharmacies are participating in the program.
“There are no income or age requirements, you do not need to be a Medicare
beneficiary to enroll,” continued Atkinson. “This is simply a way for San Juan
County to assist residents in coping with the high cost of prescription drugs.”
There is no cost to San Juan County, or the citizens using the discount card.
“As commissioners, we feel that this program will provide a savings option for
people living in our county, particularly people on a fixed income,” said Jim
Henderson, SJC Commission Chairman. “The greatest part about this program is
that it takes care of everyone living within this county. The NACo prescription
discount card offers significant savings for the uninsured and underinsured
residents of our county. Even those fortunate enough to have prescription
coverage can use the card to save money on drugs that are not covered by their
health plan.”
Discount cards are currently available at the participating pharmacies, the San
Juan County Administration Building in Aztec, local senior centers as well as a
number of local doctor’s offices. Residents are encouraged to pick up their card
in order to begin their savings today.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
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.
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.
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 drug 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.
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.
Which pharmacies accept the card? The prescription discount
card is accepted at 57,000 retail pharmacies nationwide, including the following
local pharmacies:
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