Benefits Enrollment & Reference Guide - Harford County Public ...

CareFirst Prescription Drug Card Plan
For PPO & BlueChoice HMO Plans
Your pharmacy benefit program is now administered by
Argus Health Services. This program is based on the
CareFirst preferred drug list, formerly formulary, that
encourages the use of generic drugs and certain brand
name drugs. You pay a different copay depending on
whether you choose a generic drug, a brand-name drug
on the preferred drug list, or a non-preferred brandname
drug. Always remember to talk to your doctor
about using preferred drugs that can save you money.
You and your doctor should check your preferred drug
list before you receive a prescription.
Retail Program
The retail program provides a 34-day or less supply
of medication when purchased at a participating
retail pharmacy. Present your prescription drug
identification card at any participating pharmacy and
pay the appropriate copayment for your medication.
Maintenance medication when purchased at a
participating pharmacy is dispensed up to a 90-day
supply for one copay for PPO PLUS members, two
copays for PPO CORE Plan members and three copays
for HMO Plan members.
Mail Order Service
Prescription Program
Your mail order prescription drug program is administered
by Walgreens Mail Order Services. The Mail Order Service
Prescription Program is a special added feature to your
CareFirst Plan. For those who regularly take one or more
types of maintenance medication, this service provides
a convenient, inexpensive way for you to order these
medications and have them delivered at home.
For PPO PLUS, you can order up to a 90-day supply
of maintenance medication for the $20 copayment.
For PPO CORE, you can order up to a 90-day supply
of maintenance medication for 1 times the required
copayment ($10/25/40). For HMO, you can order a
90-day supply of maintenance medication for 2 times
the copayment ($5/15/35). The copayment cannot be
reimbursed through your Medical Benefits Plan.
Medications are delivered to your home postage paid
via UPS or First Class U.S. Mail.
If you have any questions regarding this prescription
service, call the Walgreens toll-free telephone number
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and
Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at (800) 745-6285.
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