National Associate of Counties (NACo) Prescription Drug Discount Card program.
This program to help people save on prescription drug bills was created for uninsured and underinsured county residents nationwide. Through a partnership with medical provider Caremark, this discount card can help save an average of about 20% off the cost of prescription medication. Some of the key factors that make this a great program include :
- It is free. There are no costs. There discount card is free. There is absolutely no cost to consumers, the county taxpayers, or the county to participate in this savings program. Caremark will negotiate the prescription bill discounts directly with participating pharmacies. Neither the NACo organization or the participating counties receive any revenue from the program;
- It is easy to participate. There are no fees, no age or income requirements, no forms to fill out, and absolutely no medical condition restrictions. Your entire family will covered by this plan and virtually all commonly prescribed medicine is covered;
- Everyone is eligible for the plan. The prescription discount cards are provided free to residents that live in participating NACo member counties across the country. A nationwide network of almost 60,000 pharmacies honor the discount card;
- Consumers will always receive the lowest retail price on prescription drugs. On occasion, some pharmacies will price a particular medication lower than the discount rate that is available with the NACo card. Even if that were to occur, consumers will receive the lower price. Regardless, consumers will always receive the best price available on their prescription drugs.
- Note, your county government must be a NACo member to participate!
Find out if your county participates. Click here.
Contact your local county government offices and ask them about the NACo prescription drug discount card.