Kitsap County residents to receive prescription discount cards in the mail
Overall savings with the cards average 24 percent

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Kitsap County residents will soon receive free prescription discount cards in the mail during the next few weeks, courtesy of the National Association of Counties (NACo).

The cards will help county residents deal with the high cost of prescription medications, and produce an average savings of 24 percent off the retail price of prescription medications. The discount cards will provide the most help to residents who do not have prescription insurance coverage. In addition, the cards can assist residents who have insurance, but take medications that are not covered. The card can also be used for some pet medications.

Kitsap County, which is a member of NACo, has participated in the prescription program since 2008. To date, the program has saved residents more than $67,000 on prescription medication, with an average savings of 23 percent off of retail drug prices.

“Recognizing the difficulties many of our residents face when trying to pay for their health care needs, we are happy that it will now be easier than ever for residents to obtain the Prescription Discount Card,” said Robert Gelder, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners . “This card offers both insured and uninsured county residents significant savings on their prescription medications.”

The discount cards may be used by all residents, regardless of age, income or existing health coverage. Everyone is eligible. The card is honored at independent pharmacies, as well as all the major chains throughout the county. The program is free to residents, and there are no forms to fill out. The discount cards and the mailing are provided at no cost to the county.

“We’re pleased to offer our direct-mail program with Kitsap County so that residents have to look no farther than their mailbox to begin participating in this important Prescription Discount Card program,” said NACo President Lenny Eliason, Commissioner, Athens County, Ohio. “NACo works closely with our member counties to develop programs that address the needs of the nation’s counties and the communities they serve. The Prescription Discount Card program is yet another example.”

Kitsap County is among the more than 1,400 counties across the country currently offering the NACo Prescription Discount Card program to residents. Since the program’s inception in December 2004, participating counties have saved their residents more than $470 million on the cost of their prescriptions. The program is administered by CVS Caremark.

Cards can also be printed from the Internet at www.caremark.com/naco. Residents can locate the nearest participating pharmacy from the same website or call toll-free at 1.877.321.2652 for assistance with the program.

About NACo:
The National Association of Counties (NACo) is the only national organization that represents county governments in the United States. Founded in 1935, NACo provides essential services to the nation’s 3,068 counties. NACo advances issues with a unified voice before the federal government, improves the public’s understanding of county government, assists counties in finding and sharing innovative solutions through education and research, and provides value-added services to save counties and taxpayers money. For more information about NACo, visit www.naco.org.

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