Attention! An update has been made to this
article.
Beginning October 1, 2019, Independence will offer a $0
cost-sharing (i.e., no copayment or coinsurance) to certain Independence
members for many medications used to treat certain chronic conditions when
filled at Walgreens or most in-network independent pharmacies through
December 31, 2019.*
*Members in plans with a deductible applicable to the drug being
dispensed are still responsible for meeting the deductible before receiving
eligible medications at a $0 cost-share. Medicare Advantage members are not eligible for the $0
cost-share program.
How the program works
Independence is continually trying to find new and innovative ways to help
our members live healthier lives and get the most value from their health plan.
We encourage our members to take preventive medications and manage their
chronic conditions. This can help prevent complications or avoid costly trips
to the emergency room or hospital. This $0 cost-share program is open to
most large group (51+) commercial fully insured members with prescription
benefits through Independence with the following stipulations:
- specific to many medications used to treat the following:
- asthma/COPD
- diabetes
- high blood pressure
- high cholesterol
- mental health related
- osteoporosis
- pre-natal vitamins
- limited to 30-day fills of preferred brand and generic medications (no
non-preferred or specialty drugs).
This month, Independence will contact members who have recently been
dispensed an eligible medication to provide them with more details on the $0
cost-share program.
Learn more
Providers and members can contact the Pharmacy Benefits phone number on the
back of an Independence member’s ID card to verify eligibility for the $0
cost-share.
To see a list of many of the commonly prescribed medications used to treat
the identified chronic conditions that will be available to qualifying members
at a $0 cost-share, visit our dedicated webpage.
Walgreens is an independent pharmacy retailer.