Schenectady County Residents Save $239,000 Using County Prescription Drug Discount Card
From Schenectady County Online Homepage
September 10, 2009
Susan E. Savage, Chairwoman of the Schenectady County Legislature, announced today that in five short months Schenectady County residents have saved $239,000 using the Schenectady County Prescription Drug Discount Card. In total, more than 5,850 claims have been filed.
“Schenectady County residents are receiving an average 36 percent discount on their prescriptions. Every little bit can help during these difficult economic times,” said Chair Savage. “This program is a great success and I look forward to the drug discount card bringing additional savings to Schenectady County families.”
A Schenectady County Prescription Drug Discount Card was distributed to all Schenectady County households in late February. The cards provide users with savings between 10 to 50 percent, depending on the medication and the brand. While the program is of most benefit to residents lacking prescription drug insurance and seniors paying out-of-pocket expenses for the Medicare Part D coverage gap, all county residents are eligible to participate. There are no enrollment forms to fill out, no membership fees, and no income requirements. The card can also be used for discounts on medication for your pets.
Co-Sponsored by Chairwoman Savage and Legislators Martin Finn and Dr. Brian Gordon, the Schenectady County Prescription Drug Discount Card initiative is a partnership with ProAct Inc, a Pharmacy Benefit Management Company based in Central NY and a division of Kinney Drug, and is provided at no cost to Schenectady County or county residents.
Schenectady County residents who have not received or have lost their Schenectady County Prescription Drug Discount Card can print out a new card by visiting NyRxDiscountCard.com or contacting the Schenectady County Legislature at 388-4280.