ST. LOUIS, Oct. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Express Scripts
(NASDAQ: ESRX) today introduced a new Express Scripts
Medicare® Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) for 2018
called the Saver plan, a low-premium Part D plan that
provides affordable access to nearly 3,000 commonly used
medications and a preferred pharmacy network with CVS Pharmacy and
the Kroger Family of Pharmacies.
"When it comes to a Medicare Part D plan, there is no such thing
as one size fits all. Express Scripts' ability to work with
different partners across the pharmacy supply chain allows us to
create a variety of valuable plans that provide safe, high-quality
access to prescription medications for all seniors," said
Jennie Knisley, vice president,
Medicare prescription drug plans, Express Scripts. "Our new Saver
plan is a low-cost option for seniors who need a plan that provides
the essentials and helps them affordably avoid delayed enrollment
penalties, while our Choice and Value plans provide broader
medication access and preferred pharmacy options for seniors with
more complex medication needs."
The Saver plan offers a low premium of $22.60 per month[1] -- less than $1 per day -- and a $0 deductible on tier 1 and tier 2 generics.
Copays are $1 for tier 1 generic
medications and $4 for tier 2 generic
medications when filled at one of more than 8,000 CVS pharmacies or
more than 2,000 Kroger pharmacies nationwide. The copays for a
90-day supply of tier 1 or tier 2 generic medications are just
$2 and $8, respectively, via home delivery by the
Express Scripts PharmacySM.
In addition to the Saver plan, the Express Scripts
Medicare Value and Choice plans, currently rated 4
Stars2, provide a more comprehensive formulary and cover
up to 75 percent of the costs, after the deductible, for specialty
medications – high-cost drugs that treat complex, chronic
conditions. The Choice plan also will provide coverage in
the Gap for a select group of tier 3 brand drugs above the standard
gap coverage in 2018.
Both the Value and Choice plans will continue
providing additional cost savings through a preferred pharmacy
network that features more than 8,200 Walgreens pharmacies, 2,000
Kroger pharmacies and more than more than 12,000 independent
pharmacies nationwide.
"Express Scripts Medicare plans are built on more than a decade
of experience providing care to millions of Medicare
beneficiaries," said Knisley. "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 2018 plan year begins October 15, 2017 and ends December 7, 2017. Coverage begins on January 1, 2018. Saver,
Choice and Value plans are offered in all 50 states,
the District of Columbia and
Puerto Rico3.
To learn more about the Express Scripts Medicare plan options,
visit www.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. The
benefit information provided in this release is a brief summary,
not a complete description of benefits. For more information,
contact the plan. Limitations, copayments, and restrictions may
apply. Benefits, formulary, pharmacy network, premium and/or
copayments/coinsurance may change on January
1 of each year.
Other pharmacies are available in our network.
1Premiums vary in AR, CA, HI, NC, PA, PR, SC, VA and
WV.
22017 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 http://www.medicare.gov.
3Only Saver and Value plans will be
available in Puerto Rico
About Express Scripts
Express Scripts puts medicine within reach by practicing
pharmacy smarter – taking bold action, delivering specialized care,
creating innovative solutions and leveraging data insights - to
make better health more affordable and accessible.
Headquartered in St. Louis,
Express Scripts provides integrated pharmacy benefit management
services, including network-pharmacy claims processing, home
delivery pharmacy care, specialty pharmacy care, benefit-design
consultation, drug utilization review, formulary management and
medical and drug data analysis services. Express Scripts also
distributes a full range of biopharmaceutical products and provides
extensive cost-management and patient-care services.
For more information, visit Lab.Express-Scripts.com or follow
@ExpressScripts on Twitter.
Media Contact:
Jennifer Luddy
Express Scripts
201-269-6402
Jennifer_Luddy@express-scripts.com
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