United Way and the FamilyWize prescription drug discount card helps Licking County residents get the prescription drugs that they need.
The cost of prescription drugs is not just an issue for the 11% of Ohio residents who are uninsured1, but also those with insurance who face rising deductibles, co-pays and other expenses. 27% of covered workers are enrolled in a plan with an annual deductible of $1,000 or more for single coverage2 and a recent study in Ohio found that roughly 8.7 percent of parents said they did not fill a prescription for their child due to concerns over cost and payment.3 No one should be forced to choose between paying for food, rent or medicine for themselves or their child because of the high cost of prescriptions. That's why the United Way is partnering with FamilyWize to distribute free prescription discount cards to everyone in Licking County. These cards can be used by everyone in the community, not just people without insurance. They can even be used by people with health benefits, including Medicaid or Medicare.
The partnership between the Licking County United Way and Familywize has saved the people living and working in Licking County more than $1,000,000 on everyday prescription costs since April 2006. Distributed through United Ways, the FamilyWize card lowers the cost of medicine by an average of 30% or more for people without insurance or who take medications not covered by their plan. It's just like a coupon you can use every time you need to fill a prescription. All you have to do is present a FamilyWize card at a local pharmacy to get the savings. Discounts include all prescribed FDA approved medications, including pet medicines requiring a prescription that are purchased at a pharmacy.
The FamilyWize community service partnership was established in Pennsylvania in 2005. The savings on the cost of the medicine is provided by more than 53,000 participating pharmacies. "The FamilyWize card provides immediate savings on prescription medicines with no paperwork or forms to fill out," said Dan Barnes, Co-chair of The FamilyWize Community Service Partnership. The goal of this community partnership is to reduce the cost of medicine for children, families and individuals with no prescription drug coverage by $1 billion. FamilyWize cards are being distributed free of charge nationwide by participating United Ways, community and faith-based organizations, county agencies, doctors, businesses, some pharmacies, and individuals like you. Nearly 1,000 United Ways in all 50 states have helped to save more than $100 million on prescriptions in their communities.
Click the FREE! PRINT A CARD above to print a card now, or call United Way at 345-6685. Area organizations and businesses are encouraged to contact United Way for a supply of cards for their clients and employees.
Participating Local Pharmacies:
Arensberg, CVS, Giant Eagle, Kroger, Lonsinger, Meijer, Read's, Target, Walgreen’s, and Wal-Mart
It's Free:
This is a free resource from the FamilyWise community service partnership. Use the FamilyWise card to start saving money on your prescription drugs today.
It's Easy:
Simply present your card and prescription to a participating pharmacy to obtain the discounted price. You always receive the lower of the discounted price or pharmacy's retail price.
How Much Do You Save:
Click here to see the discounted price of medications using this card.
No Restrictions:
Use your card as often as you need, for any prescription, for everyone in your family. There is no income limit, age requirement, eligibility or registration required.
How Does This Work:
The discounts and savings are provided voluntarily by the more than 53,000 participating pharmacies that have agreed to accept this card. Please remember to thank them for their participation and the difference they are making for you, your family, and for your community when you fill your prescription
1The Kaiser Family Foundation's 2010 State Health Facts Report 2The Kaiser Family Foundation's 2010 Health Research & Educational Trust Survey 3Bill Spears, Ph.D., Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, presented at the October 2010 American Academy of pediatrics (AAP) National Conference and Exhibition.