Pharmacy Benefit
Express Scripts, the pharmacy benefit manager, provides 24-hour customer service, web-based drug information, and an integrated mail/home pharmacy service. You will pay a percentage of the cost of the prescription, with a minimum and maximum co-payment.
Important Notice About Filling Your Prescription Drugs at Walgreens in 2012
Walgreens has publicly announced their stores will stop participating in the Exprss Scripts pharmacy network effective January 1, 2012. Please be assured, Express Scripts is very committed to keeping your prescription drugs affordable and accessible.
FAQ's
Is Walgreens still in my network through end of this year?
Yes. Walgreens is still a participating pharmacy in your network through the end of the 2011; however Walgreens will be out of your network beginning January 1, 2012.
How can I find another pharmacy in my network?
On average, there is another network pharmacy withing on-half mile of a Walgreens pharmacy. Our Pharmacy Locater tool at Express-Scripts.com can provide other in-network options.
Can I get my prescription filled at a nonparticipating pharmacy?
If you use a nonparticipating pharmacy, you will pay the full price for your prescription. You can submit your receipt for reimbursement through Express Scripts via this Reimbursement Form. You will only be reimbursed for the network reimbursement rates.
What should I do if I need a 24-hour pharmacy?
There are other convenient 24-hour pharmacy choices, often just down the street in the same neighborhood as Walgreens. Our Pharmacy Locator tool at Express-Scripts.com can provide othe rin-network options that provide 24-hour service. If there is an emergency requiring 24-hour access and no other pharmacy in your area offers this service, your plan may allow you to use a Walgreens pharmacy, pay full price for your prescription, and then submit the claim for reimbursement.
List of 24-Hour Pharmacy Locations in Kentucky and Indiana
Prescription Benefits
There is one universal prescription benefit for all U of L health plans. You will receive a separate prescription benefit identification card that you must present to your pharmacist at the time of service. Enrollment in the prescription plan is automatic when you enroll in any health plan.
Formulary
The Express Scripts formulary for U of L is available online at www.express-scripts.com. This site https://member.express-scripts.com/preview/louisville2012 may be used to help you estimate your pharmacy costs as well as assist you with exploring ways to save money. You may also locate pharmacies near you that are in the Express Scripts network using this tool.
Express Scripts Mail Service Pharmacy
To take advantage of added savings and the convenience of mail service for maintenance medications, just complete a mail service profile. Call Express Scripts at 1-800-298-6890 for a profile. You only need to complete one for each family member. Mail each profile, original prescription(s) and co-payment(s) in the self-addressed envelope. Please allow 14 business days to receive your prescription. On average for every 3 months of prescriptions, you will only pay for two with mail-order service.
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How to Fill Your Prescription
At your local participating pharmacy: Present your Express Scripts ID card to the pharmacist to get your immediate need (30 day supply) prescriptions filled at any one of more than 50,000 chain and independent retail pharmacies in the Express Scripts national network.
For Questions About the Pharmacy Benefit please contact Express Scripts at 1-800-298-6890
Prescription Reimbursement Form (pdf)
Notice of Creditable Coverage 2010
