Under the Medco Plan, you may take your prescription to a participating pharmacy or you may use the Medco mail order pharmacy. To contact Medco, call 800-987-7836 or visit www.medco.com.
Type of drug |
Participating retail pharmacy
Co-payment up to a 30-day
supply |
Medco By Mail
Co-payment up to a 90-day supply |
Generic |
100% with a $10.00 maximum |
$25.00 |
Preferred brand |
100% with a $30.00 maximum |
$75.00 |
Nonpreferred brand |
100% with a $50.00 maximum |
$125.00 |
Preferred/Non-Preferred Brand
for which there is a generic equivalent available |
You will be charged the brand
co-payment, plus the difference in cost between the brand and the generic |
You will be charged the brand
co-payment, plus the difference in cost between the brand and the generic |
Note: Using preferred drugs helps control costs for you and your plan while still providing you with the medications you need to stay healthy.
Effective 1/1/2011, the Plan is no longer covering
the nonsedating antihistamines and erectile dysfunction drugs.
If you are taking these prescription drugs and choose to purchase it
on or after 1/1/2011, you will be responsible for the full cost of
the medication, but at a discounted rate. This will apply
whether you are filling a new prescription or requesting a refill. |
New Medco Prescription Information, click here.
To view Medco's Drug Plan Quick Reference Guide, click here.
To view Medco's Preferred Prescription Member Guide, click here.
To view Medco's
Maintenance Drug List, click here.
Medicare Part D: Important Notice from the Southwest Carpenters Health and Welfare Trust for Active Carpenters and their Family Members with Medicare
To print the Medco Mail Order Form, click here.
|
