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Chief Administrative Office recommending the Board authorize the Chair to sign Agreement 338-S1211 with Envision Medical Solutions, Inc. for the administration of a prescription drug savings program for County residents for a term of three (3) years upon execution, with the option to extend for additional one (1) year periods thereafter. There is no remuneration between the parties of the Agreement.
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Background: On November 1, 2011 (Item 17, Legistar file 11-1159) the Board directed staff to work with Envision Medical Services, Inc. (Envision), a pharmacy benefits manager with offices in El Dorado Hills, to develop a turn-key program prescription drug savings program for residents of El Dorado County.
Reason for Recommendation: Envision is offering the “El Dorado Best Rx Savings Program” available free to all county residents. The program provides savings up to 75% off generic medications, with overall average savings more than 40% across brand and generic medications combined. Residents may participate in the program by obtaining an El Dorado Best Rx Savings Card. Cards will be made available at various public locations throughout the County as well as online or by telephone request.
There are no waiting periods to receive the El Dorado Best Rx Savings Card, no pre-existing condition restrictions, no membership fees and the card instantly activates. More than 60,000 pharmacies are participating nationwide. If the pharmacy’s usual and customary price is lower than the El Dorado Best Rx Savings Card price, the resident will pay the lower price. If a resident learns a pharmacy is not enrolled in the program, it can be enrolled quickly, so they are able to immediately take advantage of the discount.
A 24-hour pharmacy helpline is available to assist with questions from the participant or to aid in pharmacy enrollment. The El Dorado Best Rx Savings Card website provides an easy-to-use pharmacy locator tool, as well as a drug pricing inde...
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