HOW TO BE A SMART CONSUMER
Cost Estimator Different doctors and hospitals may charge different amounts for the same service. Myuhc.com can help you compare costs based on your own benefits. Pharmacy Mail-Order Instead of picking up your medications every month, have them mailed to your home or a location of your choice. Use OptumRx – UnitedHealthcare’s home delivery provider to help manage the medications you take regularly. Home delivery is reliable, convenient, and cost effective. Choose home delivery by: 1. Going online – visit myuhc.com to register and follow the simple step-by-step instructions. 2. By Phone – Call the member phone number on the back of your plan ID card. 3. ePrescribe – Your doctor can send an electronic prescription to OptumRx.
PPACA No Cost-Share Preventive Medications
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) requires plans to cover certain preventive medications and products at 100%, or no cost-share ($0) to you. These recommendations are meant to help prevent disease, as well as meet women’s unique health care needs. Your pharmacy will need a prescription to process the medication at no cost so be sure to obtain a prescription from your doctor. A list of these preventative medications can be found on the “PPACA No Cost- Share Preventive Medications” list. Pharmacy Tips & Discounts Verify the prescription drug tier using the plan’s formulary list. Use the drug cost estimator tool by visiting OptumRx.com . Ask if a generic drug or if mail order is available. See if your drug has a patient assistance program. Visit local retailers – Publix, Walgreens, and Walmart to see if your medication is included in their own discount programs and pay less. Prescription online sites like GoodRx and WellRx can help you save instantly. Visit wellrx.com and goodrx.com or download the mobile app to save on the go!
Note : Prescriptions acquired under these online discount programs do not go through your insurance.
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