Prescription drug discounts available

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Saturday, September 19, 2009 2:15 AM EDT

Columbia County residents can now capitalize on a no-cost, no-hassle prescription discount card program, offered through a partnership between the County and ProAct, Inc., a Pharmacy Benefit Management Company based in Central NY.

ProAct, Inc. has mailed more than 30,000 discount cards to households in Columbia County. Discount cards will also be available at participating pharmacies along with the Columbia County Departments of Social Services, Public Health, and the Office for the Aging.

“This is a great benefit to Columbia County taxpayers, specifically those that are uninsured and underinsured”, explained Arthur Baer, chairman of the Columbia County Board of Supervisors. “There are no enrollment forms to fill out, no membership fees, and no cost to residents or taxpayers, just one card for immediate use.”

Any county resident, regardless of age, can participate in the discount program, and one discount card may be used for all family members. The ProAct card is accepted at most pharmacies in the County, and can be used at over 57,000 pharmacies nationwide. Participants will save an average of 10 to 20 percent on brand name prescriptions, and 20 to 70 percent on generic drugs.

Using the ProAct prescription discount card couldn't be easier. Simply present it at a participating pharmacy any time you fill a prescription. Residents with little to no prescription coverage will experience immediate savings, while those individuals who have insurance will receive the discount on prescriptions that are not covered by their plan.

“Our partnership with ProAct and the release of this prescription discount card represents a meaningful step in helping residents save money on prescription drugs, specifically those lacking adequate insurance,” said Mr. Baer. “We in Columbia County Government view this as a tremendous opportunity.”

If you have any question about this program or for more information call ProAct Help Desk toll free at 1-877-776-2285.

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