| Last Updated: January 10, 2008 |
Formulary
If you have prescription drug coverage through Care Choices, your member ID card will include a copayment amount in the lower right-hand corner as follows:
In the box labeled “Copayment,” next to the RX, you will find either two or three numbers. This is the dollar amount you must pay out-of-pocket for your prescription coverage.
View the list of formulary and non-formulary medications. Information on the formulary status of the medication is on the list. Please refer to the legend below when using the list.
Legend:
| Tier 1 : |
Available to all members with a pharmacy benefit at the lowest copay. |
| Tier 2 : |
Available to all members with a pharmacy benefit at an intermediate copay. |
| Tier 3 : |
Available to members with a three tier pharmacy benefit at a high copay; these drugs are not available to members with a two tier pharmacy benefit without prior authorization. |
| AG : |
Age restrictions. |
| PA : |
Prior Authorization requires that approval be obtained from Care Choices before the patient/member receives the medication. |
| QL : |
Quantity limits apply. |
| ST : |
Requires a therapeutic trial of specific drugs before authorization will be granted for other medications. |
Example for the Two-Tier Pharmacy Benefit
Plan
Example: RX $5/$15
Tier One
The first number ($5) displays the copayment for generic prescription drugs.
Tier Two
The second number ($15) displays the copayment for preferred brand-name
drugs.
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Example for the Three-Tier Pharmacy Benefit Plan
Example: RX $5/$15/50%
Tier-One
The first number ($5) displays the copayment for generic drug prescriptions.
Tier-Two
The second number ($15) displays the copayment for preferred brand-name
drugs.
Tier-Three
The third number (50%) displays the copayment for non-preferred brand-name
drugs.
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If you are still unsure about which pharmacy benefit plan applies to you, please call the Express Scripts Member Help desk at (877) 293-8963 and identify yourself as a Care Choices member. An Express Scripts representative will be happy to assist you.
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