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NACo Prescription Discount Card Program Overview For Counties

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1 NACo Prescription Discount Card Program Overview For Counties

2 A Historical Background
Program Idea to Fruition NACo's Process to Create the Program Committee Review, RFP, Finalist Interviews, Pilot Stage of the Program Early Success Resulted in NACo Board Approval for a Full Rollout of the Program

3 Where The Program Is Today
Since December 2004: More than 1,400 counties have joined the NACo Prescription Discount Card Program Over 40 million prescriptions have been processed Over $500 million has been saved Based on all claims adjudicated by CVS Caremark for NACo 12/01/04 through 12/31/2012.

4 Who Can Use a Prescription Discount Card?
The NACo Prescription Discount Card can be used anytime a prescription is not covered by insurance – even for pets! Uninsured residents When a prescription is not covered: Underinsured residents Medicare Plan D participants non-covered drugs Pet prescriptions Incarcerated individuals

5 CVS Caremark Experience
CVS Caremark has administered prescription discount card programs since 1992 Currently more than 18 million discount card program participants CVS Caremark is Ranked 18th on Fortune 500 CVS Caremark is the number one provider of prescriptions in the nation – more than one billion prescriptions filled or managed annually

6 Participating Pharmacy Network
“Pharmacy-friendly” network contracting philosophy More than 65,000 participating pharmacies nationwide = over 9 out of 10 pharmacies All major chain pharmacies participate, including: Rite-Aid, Walgreens, CVS, Wal-Mart, Target, grocery store chains, most independents Solid reputation with participating pharmacies since 1969 Optional agreement to accept the prescription discount card Acceptance of online claims processing system

7 Real Value -- NACo Program 2012
Average savings of $13.12 per prescription Actual average savings of 27.7% Savings up to 75% Generic medication average savings 34.4% off retail $12.33 per prescription Brand medication average savings 14.2% off retail $19.00 per prescription Based on all claims adjudicated by CVS Caremark for NACo 01/01/2012 through 12/31/2012.

8 Service For Residents Toll-free phone number to the award winning CVS Caremark Customer Care Pharmacy help desk Flexible enrollment process – no paperwork By visiting residents have access to: Print ID card Locate a pharmacy Check drug pricing

9 Resident Communication Materials
CVS Caremark continues to provide standard participant materials at no charge to the county ID card/brochures, Posters, Display stands Bill Insert cards are now available

10 Service for Counties Dedicated implementation team
Communication materials Monthly reports Review and approval of marketing materials Program link for county websites ( Marketing support Press releases Press conference support Pharmacy mailings Bill inserts QR codes Text cards

11 County Benefits No cost to the county Easy to administer
Program provided at no cost Standard marketing materials provided at no cost Easy to administer No enrollment paperwork No eligibility transmission required NACo and CVS Caremark provide full support for the program Customer Care managed by CVS Caremark Proven results Average savings of 27.7% in 2012 Over 1,400 counties participate in the program with their residents savings over $500 million dollars on more than 40 million prescriptions Savings up to 75% *Based on all claims adjudicated by CVS Caremark for NACo 01/01/2012 through 12/31/2012. **Based on all claims adjudicated by CVS Caremark for NACo 12/1/2004 through 12/31/2012

12 County Support NACo and CVS Caremark’s level of support and service to counties is unmatched, developing custom marketing plans for each county fitting their respective needs. Methods include: Press releases Press conference support Pharmacy mailings Community facility mailings Bill insert mailings QR codes SMS – Text messages

13 County Support (cont.) Press releases
NACo and CVS Caremark will develop and distribute press releases on behalf of the county, including: Announcing implementation Keeping program visibility high Marking savings milestones Ensuring county officials receive proper credit for helping residents

14 County Support (cont.) Pharmacy Mailings
CVS Caremark and NACo work to distribute cards and display stands to local participating pharmacies Method leads to higher utilization Follows pharmacy protocols Hand delivering cards to pharmacies can compromise the network

15 County Support (cont.) Community Facilities Mailings
CVS Caremark and NACo work to distribute cards and display stands to community facilities County simply needs to provide contact information for facilities and we’ll produce and ship the cards to the locations at our cost

16 County Support (cont.) Bill Insert Mailings
Bill Insert cards designed for county mailings Can be inserted in water bills, property tax statements and other various county mailings Weight of each insert is .063 ounces, or 1.79 grams and typically has no effect on postage

17 County Support (cont.) Electronic Cards
Two new types of electronic cards that make it easy for residents to receive a card. These cards can be advertised on posters, press releases, newspaper ads, etc. QR codes SMS text cards

18 County Benefits The Marketing Fee Reimbursement Option
Counties can now participate in the marketing fee reimbursement option to receive $1 per prescription when their card is used to receive a discount. Signing the County Agreement and a rider gets your county enrolled.

19 Our Advantages Network – Largest prescription discount card network in the nation Marketing – Extensive marketing support for your counties Experience Fully Integrated Health Organization – PBM, Pharmacy, Specialty Resident Support – J.D. Power & Associates #1 award winning support for your residents (use if county already has the program) Since (insert rollout date here) residents in (insert county name here) have saved over $(insert savings # here)! (insert # and state here) counties already participate in the program, and so far have saved residents in (insert state here) over $(insert savings # here) million!

20 How Counties Get Started
Visit : Go to: “County Solutions” Click on: “Cost Saving Tools” Click on: “NACo Prescription Discount Card Program” Click on: “Program Implementation Contract and Checklist” Review the documents related to the NACo Prescription Discount Card You will be able to access: - Sample press releases, card images, summary points, TV news coverage, interviews and articles on the program NOTE: Logging in requires your address and your password. Please call or NACo if you need assistance with logging into the website.

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