ST. LOUIS, Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Express Scripts
(NASDAQ: ESRX) today introduced its Express Scripts
Medicare® Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) offerings for
2019, offering seniors three high-value options for coverage and
savings.
The company's popular, low-premium Saver plan, which made
its debut in 2018, will continue to provide affordable access to
more than 2,800 commonly used medications while offering an
expanded preferred pharmacy network that will now include Walmart
in addition to CVS Pharmacy® and the Kroger Family of
Pharmacies.
"Saving money never gets old," said Jennie Knisley, Vice President, Medicare
Prescription Drug Plans, Express Scripts. "The success of our Saver
plan is a testament to the high value it offers to seniors who need
a plan with an affordable monthly premium that still meets all of
their prescription needs. For seniors with more complex medication
needs, our Value and Choice plans are here to provide more
comprehensive coverage options that can help give enrollees greater
peace of mind over their medication costs."
The Saver plan offers a premium as low as $23.90 per month1 -- less than
$1 per day -- and a $0 deductible on Tier 1 and Tier 2 generics.
Copays are $1 for a one-month supply
of Tier 1 generic medications and $4
for Tier 2 generic medications when filled at one of the 16,000+
preferred retail pharmacies nationwide.2 The copays for
a 90-day supply of Tier 1 or Tier 2 generic medications are just
$2 and $8, respectively, via home delivery from the
Express Scripts PharmacySM.
The Express Scripts Medicare Value and Choice
plans provide broader medication access and preferred pharmacy
options. Rated 4 stars by Medicare in 2018, the Value and Choice
plans3 each provide a more comprehensive formulary with
more than 2,900 and 3,200 medications respectively and cover up to
75 percent of specialty medication costs, after the deductible. The
Choice plan also provides coverage in the Gap for a select
group of Tier 3 brand drugs above the standard Gap coverage.
Both the Value and Choice plans will continue
providing additional cost savings through a network of 26,000+
preferred pharmacies including Walgreens, the Kroger Family of
Pharmacies and local, independent pharmacies nationwide.
"Whether you take medications every day, or just a few
medications occasionally, Express Scripts Medicare has a plan to
suit your needs, that is built on more than a decade of experience
caring for millions of Medicare beneficiaries nationwide," said
Knisley. "Most importantly, all enrollees have 24/7 access to
Express Scripts pharmacists to answer prescription medication
questions, and access to our specialist pharmacists and nurses who
have enhanced condition-specific training and experience, and offer
patients with ongoing personalized care and support to ensure
optimal health outcomes."
Enrollment for the 2019 plan year runs from October 15, 2018 through December 7, 2018. Coverage begins on January 1, 2019. The Saver and
Value plans are offered in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The Choice plan is offered in all
regions except Puerto Rico.
To learn more about the Express Scripts Medicare plan options,
visit:
express-scriptsmedicare.com/info, or call toll free
1.866.544.3794. TTY users should call 1.800.716.3231.
Disclaimers
Express Scripts Medicare® (PDP)
is a prescription drug plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in
Express Scripts depends on contract renewal. This information is
not a complete description of benefits. Call 1.866.544.3794 (TTY:
1.800.716.3231) for more information.
Other pharmacies are available in our network.
1Saver plan's monthly premiums vary by region from
$23.90 - $25.40.
2Express Scripts Medicare's pharmacy network includes
limited lower-cost, preferred pharmacies in rural areas in AK; the
Saver plan also includes limited lower-cost, preferred pharmacies
in rural areas in IA, MN, MT, ND, NE, SD and WY; and in suburban
areas in PR. The lower costs advertised in our plan materials for
these pharmacies may not be available at the pharmacy you use. For
up-to-date information about our network pharmacies, including
whether there are any lower-cost preferred pharmacies in your area,
please call Customer Service at 1.800.866.3794; TTY:
1.800.716.3231, or consult the online pharmacy directory at
express-scripts.com/2019network.
32018 rating
for contract S5660; 3 stars for contract S5983 (NY). Medicare
evaluates plans based on a 5-Star rating system. Star Ratings are
calculated each year and may change from one year to the next.
Medicare Star Ratings for plans can be found at
https://www.medicare.gov.
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property of their respective owners.
About Express Scripts
Express Scripts is a healthcare
opportunity company. Empowered by our legacy as an industry
innovator, we dare to imagine – and deliver – a better healthcare
system with improved health outcomes and lower costs. From pharmacy
and medical benefits management to specialty pharmacy care and
everything in between – we uncover opportunities to make healthcare
work better.
Our home base is St. Louis, but
our reach extends to millions of Americans across the nation. We
stand alongside our clients and partners, collaborating to develop
personalized solutions that make a meaningful difference in the
lives of those we serve.
We believe healthcare can do more. We are Champions For
BetterSM.
For more information, visit Lab.Express-Scripts.com or follow
@ExpressScripts on Twitter.
Media Contact:
Jennifer
Luddy
201-269-6402
Jennifer_Luddy@express-scripts.com
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