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Save on prescription drugs with our new Prescription Discount Card
The City of Marysville is making free prescription drug discount cards available to city residents through a program
sponsored by the National League of Cities (NLC). The discount cards offer city resident average savings of 20 percent
off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs. Please note: the discount only applies to prescription not already
covered in full or part by insurance.
The new program to offer savings on prescription drugs to residents who are
without health insurance, a traditional benefits plan, or have prescriptions that are not covered by insurance.
The Prescription Discount Card is made available to residents by the City of Marysville in collaboration with
the National League of Cities (NLC) and is made possible through Marysville’s membership in NLC.
The card is FREE to all Marysville residents, regardless of age, income or existing health insurance.
By using this card you may save an average of 20% off the regular retail price of prescription drugs at participating pharmacies. Local
pharmacies include Bartell's, Rite Aid, Everett Clinic, grocer pharmacies and most local independents including Hilton and Quil Ceda
pharmacies.
In today's economic climate, when many people are watching what they spend, the NLC prescription discount card will offer savings on
purchases of prescription medications for our citizens, Mayor Dennis Kendall says. Regardless of whether a person has prescription
coverage, this program can make it simpler for our residents to afford the drugs they need to deal with short-term illnesses or
stay healthy by managing a chronic condition.
To discover the savings and learn more about the program,
CLICK HERE to access the program online and print
a card, check drugs prices and locate participating pharmacies.
Residents may also pick up a card at the following locations:
• City Hall, 1049 State Ave.
• Sno-Isle Marysville Regional Public Library, 6120 Grove St.
• Marysville Municipal Court, 1015 State Ave.
• Ken Baxter Senior/Community Center, 514 Delta Ave.
Or for more information, call toll free: 1-888-620-1749.
This is not insurance. Discounts are only available at participating pharmacies.
By using this card, participants agree to pay the entire prescription cost less
any applicable discount. Savings may vary by drug and pharmacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
I just received my card. Can I use it right away?
Yes, just use your card to start saving immediately. Present your prescription discount card at a participating
retail pharmacy when you fill or refill your prescriptions.
How much does the card cost?
Your prescription discount card is provided to you free of charge. You pay the cost of the
prescription less any applicable discount.
Does everyone in my family need an individual card?
Everyone in the family may use the same card, or have their own card if desired.
Can I use this card to get discounts on my pet’s medications?
Yes, if your pet has been prescribed a medication that is also used to treat a human condition,
you may receive a discount on the medication by taking the prescription to a participating
retail pharmacy.
Can I use my card to get discounts on over-the-counter products and non-prescription medications?
Not usually. However, discounts are available for many diabetic supplies.
How is this prescription discount program different from traditional prescription insurance?
This is not insurance; it is a prescription discount program. The card provides immediate
discounts at participating retail pharmacies. Upon presenting your card to the pharmacist,
you will pay the lower of a discounted price or the pharmacy’s regular retail price. There are no
claim forms to fill out and no limit to the number of times you can use the card. These discounts
are available only at participating retail pharmacies.
Can I use my prescription discount card with my current insurance benefit to reduce my costs?
Your card cannot be used in conjunction with other insurance. However, you are encouraged
to use your card to purchase prescriptions anytime they are not covered by your insurance plan.
Can I still use my prescription discount card if I sign up for a Medicare prescription plan?
Yes, you can use your prescription discount card anytime you need to purchase a
prescription that is not covered by your Medicare prescription plan or any other
insurance.
Should I use my prescription discount card during my deductible and
coverage gap periods of coverage for covered medications?
No. Only use your prescription discount card to purchase non-covered
medications.
Can I use my prescription discount card in addition to my Medicare
prescription plan and get additional discounts?
No. You need to present either your Medicare prescription plan card or your
prescription discount card. Only use your prescription discount card when
purchasing medications not covered by your Medicare prescription plan.
I’m not going to sign-up for a Medicare prescription plan;
can I still use my prescription discount card?
Yes, you can continue to use your prescription discount card just as you do
today.
Pharmacy and Pricing Questions
Which pharmacies accept the card?
The prescription discount card is accepted at more than 59,000 retail pharmacies nationwide, including
the major chains as well as many independent pharmacies. Ask your local pharmacy if they participate or
visit www.caremark.com/nlc or call toll free 1-888-620-1749 to find out if a specific pharmacy participates
in the program.
How much will I save?
While savings on each prescription may vary, you can save an average of 20 percent off of the pharmacy’s regular
retail prices for prescription drugs. In addition, you may save even more on select medications.
Will I always receive the lowest price?
Yes. You will receive the best price available to you through this program at the participating pharmacy. On
occasion, pharmacies will price a particular medication lower than the discount rate provided by the card. If that
occurs, you will pay the lower price.
Can I find out the discounted price of my prescriptions before going to the pharmacy?
Because prices can vary by location, only the actual pharmacy can tell you the exact price of the prescription.
However, you can look up an estimated price for medications at www.caremark.com/nlc or call toll free 1-888-620-1749.
Why did the price of my prescription change since the last time I purchased the prescription?
Drug prices may vary from pharmacy to pharmacy. Even pharmacy chains have different prices in their
stores depending on the population they are servicing. Additionally, manufacturers’ drug prices change periodically.
Will I save 20 percent on all my medications?
Because a pharmacy's retail price or usual and customary charge can differ greatly by pharmacy, your exact percentage
of savings may vary depending on the prescription drug and the price you have paid before.
Should I use my prescription discount card at a retail pharmacy with a flat rate generic pricing plan?
Yes, always present your prescription discount card when buying prescriptions not covered by insurance. For a
medicine on a generic pricing plan you will pay either the flat rate or the prescription discount card price,
whichever is lower.
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