Chemung County’s Prescription Drug Discount Card Program Introduces Vision, LASIK and Hearing Discount
Chemung County
May 20, 2010
ELMIRA - ProAct, Inc., administrators of the Chemung County Prescription Drug Discount Program, have recently expanded their discount program to include discounts on Vision, LASIK and Hearing services. Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli announced today the new benefits will be available to all existing and new participants of the program. "The program will continue to operate free of charge to all county residents through the existing partnership with ProAct, Inc., a Pharmacy Benefit Management Company," said Santulli.
Vision - Participants will now receive the following discounts on Eye Exams, Frames, Lenses and Contacts:
- Exe Exams - Up to 20% off the usual and customary fee
- Frames - Up to 50% off the retail price
- Lenses - Up to 50% off the retail price
- Online - Up to 20% off the retail price
For details on this benefit and to print a new card visit www.NYRxDiscountCard.com For participating providers visit www.EyeBenefits.com and click on Optical Locations
Lasik - Participants seeking to have laser vision correction procedures can receive:
- Up to 50% off the national average pricing.
For more details on this benefit visit www.NYRxDiscountCard.com
To find a provider and to schedule an appointment call 877-201-3852
*Simply mention to the customer service representative that you are a participant in ProAct's Discount Card Program.
Hearing - Hearing Products & Services are now discountable using your discount card.
- Savings of 35% to 65% on Brand Name Hearing Aids and Products.
For more details on this benefit visit www.NYRxDiscountCard.com
To find a provider and to schedule an appointment call 866-956-5400
*Simply mention to the customer service representative that you are an EyeBenefits Member through ProAct's Discount Card.
ProAct cards are free, and may provide significant savings for the uninsured and underinsured. They may be used by all County residents, regardless of age, income or existing health coverage. They may also be used for medications for pets, and most recently, vision and hearing products, including Lasik surgery as listed above. Most pharmacies in Chemung County accept the ProAct cards, as do 57,000 pharmacies nationwide.
Since ProAct cards were first mailed to County residents in November of 2009, over 3,000 claims have been made by more than 1,500 county residents with savings exceeding $74,000, an average saving of 40% per prescription.
Residents should contact ProAct directly with any questions at 1-877-776-2285 or visit their website at http://www.proactrx.com/.