United ISD Discount Prescription Program

What is the United ISD Discount Prescription Program? This program allows United ISD Employees and their family members to take advantage of savings on commonly prescribed generic and brand name medications, products, and services, whether they are on the District Health Insurance Program or not

How did this evolve? The Employee Benefits Committee (EBC) and Risk Management are continuously looking for ways to save employees and the district money on employee benefits. Action Item:  In coordination with the Purchasing Department, the District issued a Request for Competitive Quotation for medication discounts.

The result? Three pharmacies submitted RFCQ’s After review by the EBC a recommendation to accept all 3 RFCQ’s was made to the United ISD Board of Trustees. The Board unanimously approved the recommendation. All three companies were contacted of the award

The Servicing Pharmacies for the United ISD Discount Prescription Program HEB Lakeside The Medicine Shoppe

What are these companies offering?

HEB Pharmacy will offer: Discount for generic medications$5.00 for over 500 generic needs Discount for brand name medicationsMinimum of 13% off 90 day supply plan (Generic)Pay for 2 months and get 3 month supply for $9.99 Home delivery serviceNo Program Household member participationFor all household members Bilingual help lineYes Other products, services & over the counterDiscount available on pet meds No quantity restrictions or limits on the number of days supplies Free diabetic starter kit for diabetic patients Free in store Cholesterol, Glucose and Blood Pressure screening

Lakeside Pharmacy will offer: Discount for generic medications15% Discount Discount for brand name medications10% Discount 90 day supply plan (Generic)Buy 3 months at the monthly discounted price; available as prescribed by physician, generic and brand discounts apply Home delivery serviceYes - Free Program Household member participationWith proper identification, immediate family members qualify Bilingual help lineYes Other products, services & over the counterEmployees get 25% off all over the counter purchases over $10.00 Extensive supply of home medical equipment and supplies

The Medicine Shoppe will offer: Discount for generic medicationsCost + $3.00 Discount for brand name medicationsCost + $ day supply plan (Generic)Buy 3 months at the monthly discounted price; available as prescribed by physician, generic and brand discounts apply Home delivery serviceIncluded Program Household member participationFor all household members Bilingual help lineYes Other products, services & over the counter15% off all home medication equipment (Durable Medical Equipment) No I.V. medications are included in the plan

Who is eligible? All UISD Employees (With or Without Health Coverage) All household members of UISD Employees (With or Without Health Coverage)

How much will it cost? Nothing Zero Nada Zilch

What do you need to do to get the discount and when does it take effect? You may already begin to take advantage of the program at Lakeside Pharmacy and The Medicine Shoppe. All you need to do is present your United ISD Employee ID card prior to purchase HEB Pharmacy will be mailing all employees a special discount card with the United ISD Logo. This card will allow you to take advantage of the program’s savings

In conclusion Employees do not have to be enrolled in the District’s Health Insurance Program to utilize the Discount Prescription Program Employees’ household members are eligible to use the plan whether or not they are enrolled on the District’s Health Insurance Program of the employee Employees who are in the Health Insurance Program do not have to use their Health Insurance Card to utilize this program

Questions Risk Management Department 201 Lindenwood Dr. Portable #6 (956)