The cost of prescription drugs is increasing rapidly – resulting
in higher expenses for the District. Using your prescription
drug benefit effectively by requesting generic drugs will
help both you and the District manage expenses. The prescription
drug program is self-funded by the district and administered
by PharmaCare Management Services.
Prescription drugs are available to you for a co-payment
that is dependent on the retail cost to the plan. This
allows you and your physician to research the cost of
various drugs that may be of benefit to you and determine
the cost of the various drug options available to you.
The chart below compares your prescription drug benefits
under the Choice Plus and Choice Plus H plan options.
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Participants in
United Healthcare Choice Plus
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Participants in
United Healthcare Choice Plus H
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| --Co-pay at Participating Retail Pharmacies |
$10 (drug cost of $10-$40)
$20 (drug cost of $40.01-$80)
$40 (drug cost of $80.01
& above) |
$10 (drug cost of $10-$40)
$25 (drug cost of $40.01-$80)
$40 (drug cost of $80.01
& above) |
| -- Co-pay for Mail Service or selected pharmacies
(up to a 90-day supply) |
$20 (drug cost of $20-$80)
$40 (drug
cost of $80.01-$160)
$80 (drug
cost of $160.01
& above) |
$20 (drug cost of $20-$80)
$50 (drug
cost of $80.01-$160)
$80 (drug
cost of $160.01
& above) |
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Employees will receive separate ID
Cards, one for the medical benefit plan and one for
the prescription drug benefit.
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