AAA ARIZONA OFFERS
TIPS ON SORTING OUT DRUG COSTS:
WHICH PLAN IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Phoenix, AZ. March 22,
2004 – As discount prescription drug
cards flood the market, consumers may find
it difficult deciding which one is right
for them and the needs of their family.
AAA Arizona says it’s important to
look at the differences between each discount
drug plan because plans that may appear
similar…can be very different.
“Even if you already have a discount
prescription plan or Medicare one of the
discount cards may offer a better price
than your co-payment or provide a discount
on drugs not covered by your plan,“
said Tom Wilt Managing Director of AAA Partnership
Programs.
In addition to Medicare approved discount
cards, there are many companies that are
offering discount prescription drug cards…
but customers are having to sort through
tons of information to find a program that
works best for them. AAA is making the process
easier by providing a prescription discount
card as part of the AAA member benefit.
Any AAA member
who buys a prescription drug that is not
covered by insurance could save an average
of 15 percent on brand name drugs and an
average of 35 percent on generics –
sometimes even more. There are over 52,000
pharmacies nationwide that participate in
AAA Prescription Savings program. Some of
the Arizona pharmacy participants are; Eckerd
Drugs, Osco, Walgreens, plus in-store pharmacies
at Target, and Frys, just to name a few.
AAA suggests consumers consider these tips
when determining which program best meets
their needs.
- Check
whether or not there is an annual fee.
Some providers charge an annual fee and
may also charge an additional fee for
a spouse or family member. AAA members
do not pay an annual fee.
- Find
out which pharmacies will accept the discount
card and how convenient it is to use.
There are 52,000 pharmacies nationwide,
which participate in the AAA program.
- Compare
the complete picture for each discount
card. A greater discount on the prescriptions
that you order may equate to a higher
annual fee. The AAA card is free to members.
- If
you travel extensively you may want to
consider whether you will be able to use
the discount card in other parts of the
country.
- Find
out if your family is covered. Some discount
cards cover family members and even pet
medications.
- Make
a list of the prescriptions your family
needs and research the discounts available
for those drugs on each program.
- It
might pay to subscribe to two or more
cards then use the one that gives you
the most benefit on a particular prescription.
But, take into consideration the fees
on the cards.
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