Prescription Drug Benefit

The Prescription Drug Benefit is available to both active and retired members and their eligible dependents. The Prescription Drug Benefit can be used in one of three ways: through the use of the prescription drug card, through the use of the direct reimbursement method, or through the mail service program. Effective January 1, 2004, the Plan's mail order program is mandatory for all participants who are prescribed maintenance drugs.

The most beneficial way of using the Prescription Drug benefit for short-term medication is with the Drug Identification Card issued by the Plan.

The Prescription Drug benefit is available to the covered member and eligible dependents. The prescription drug benefit will consist of a three-tier co-payment program. The Plan implemented the following co-payments effective July 1, 2004.

The co-payments listed above are effective August 1, 2004, for all members and retirees covered by the DC 37 New York Public Library Health and Security Plan and the DC 37 Cultural Institutions Health and Security Plan.

If you choose to obtain a brand name drug that has a generic equivalent, then you will be responsible for paying the difference between the brand name drug and the generic drug in addition to the appropriate co-payment. In no case will you be charged more than the cost of the medication. If a generic equivalent is not available, instruct your physician to prescribe a preferred brand name medication.

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