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From Chuck Weber, your Veteran Service Officer... |
Lower TRICARE Co-pays for Maintenance Drugs |
TRICARE beneficiaries taking certain maintenance drugs for diabetes or
high cholesterol are now paying lower or no copayments as part of a
pilot program. The Medication Adherence Pilot Program, started February
1, 2018, affects prescriptions purchased at in-network retail pharmacies
and through the TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery.
"Patients who take their medications as prescribed enjoy improved health
outcomes compared to those who don't," said U.S. Air Force LTCol. Ann
McManis, Pharmacy Operation Division at the Defense Health Agency.
"We're excited to offer this program to beneficiaries who are living
with these common, chronic conditions."
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) chose two high-value medications for the
pilot program: Lantus® Pens, insulin shot to manage diabetes, and
Rosuvastatin, the generic version of Crestor®, to manage high
cholesterol. Lantus Pens will be offered at reduced cost. Rosuvastatin
will be offered at no cost at a retail network pharmacy and through home
delivery.
Lower TRICARE Co-pays for Maintenance Drugs
TRICARE beneficiaries taking certain maintenance drugs for
diabetes or high cholesterol are now paying lower or no
copayments as part of a pilot program. The Medication Adherence
Pilot Program, started February 1, 2018, affects prescriptions
purchased at in-network retail pharmacies and through the
TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery.
"Patients who take their medications as prescribed enjoy
improved health outcomes compared to those who don't," said U.S.
Air Force LTCol. Ann McManis, Pharmacy Operation Division at the
Defense Health Agency. "We're excited to offer this program to
beneficiaries who are living with these common, chronic
conditions."
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) chose two high-value medications
for the pilot program: Lantus® Pens, insulin shot to manage
diabetes, and Rosuvastatin, the generic version of Crestor®, to
manage high cholesterol. Lantus Pens will be offered at reduced
cost. Rosuvastatin will be offered at no cost at a retail
network pharmacy and through home delivery.
Participation is automatic. DHA authorized the pilot program to
run for up to five years.
Learn more about the
TRICARE
Pharmacy Program at
https://tricare.mil/CoveredServices/Pharmacy .
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Source: FRA NewsBytes, Feb 9, 2018 |
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