County Supervisors approved a new prescription drug discount program for County residents yesterday. Residents can participate in the free program immediately by printing a card at a website that can be found in this story at www.kdczfm.com. In four to five weeks, cards will be available at most local pharmacies, libraries and county facilities. The card can be used on pet medications and by people living outside of the county at all pharmacy chains and most independent pharmacies. There are no eligibility requirements, the discount prescription card is expected to have a sizeable impact on uninsured residents and residents facing high insurance deductibles. If a particular drug isn’t covered under a person’s health plan, they can use the card to save on those prescriptions. The card also provides a discount of up to 50 percent on dental, vision, hearing and diabetes supplies and 50 percent to 80 percent discounts for lab and imaging tests. For more information about the program call toll-free 1-800-931-8872 or go to the link in this story at www.coast2coastrx.com.
