Island Lake News: Wauconda Township to Launch New Prescription Drug Savings Program

Wauconda Township to Launch New Prescription Drug Savings Program
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Andy Gehron on 01/10/2012 12:43:00


On January 10, 2012 at 10:00 am, Wauconda Township Supervisor Glenn Swanson and
IPPFA Benefits held a press conference to launce a new prescription drug
discount program at 505 W. Bonner Road in Wauconda, IL.
Once Launched, the new "Coast2Coast RX" card will allow all Township residents,
regardless of income, age, or health status, to participate in the program and
save on the cost of their medications.  This program saved cardholders
throughout the nation an average of 50% in 2011 on the cost of prescription
drugs.  Even pets and other people living outside the Township are able to take
part in the program.  The RX card will be distributed free of charge and may be
used at all pharmacy chains and most independent pharmacies in Wauconda
Township, and includes over 60,000 drugs in its formulary.
"In offering the prescription drug discount card, I'd like to alleviate a bit of
the stress that many residents are facing right now in this financially-unstable
time.  Paying a little less at the drugstore can't hurt, especially when the
cost of healthcare is steadily rising," said Wauconda Township Supervisor, Glenn
Swanson.  There are not eligibility requirements, so the Rx card is expected to
have a sizeable impact on uninsured residents or residents facing high insurance
deductibles.  If a particular drug is not covered under a person's health plan,
they can use the card to save on those prescriptions.
Providing savings for residents through the Rx program will come at no expense
to the Township.  Besides the discount on prescriptions, the card also provides
50% to 80% discounts for lab and imaging tests, and discounts on Dental, Vision
and Hearing services, further helping residents save even more money on their
healthcare costs for these services.
Debby Karton, Benefits Coordinator at IPPFA, the distributor of the "Coast2Coast
Rx" free discount card, says "we are pleased to work with the Township to help
individuals, their families and pets combat the rising cost of healthcare." 
Karton added, "we appreciate all that the Township and local pharmacies are
doing to help those in need."
The "Coast2Coast RX" card will be available for residents at most participating
pharmacies, governmental offices, libraries, and the Wauconda Township offices. 
Residents will also be able to print the Rx card, check their prescription
prices, and view the nearest participating locations at
www.coast2coastrx.com/Wauconda.
The "Coast2Coast RX" card will provide residents with a valuable tool to help
maintain their health and wellbeing at a discounted cost.  Wauconda Township
joins over 30 townships in Lake, Cook, DuPage and McHenry Counties, making the
program available to residents all over.