Pharmacy Services- UnitedHealthcare
Your pharmacy benefits are provided under the County's health plan through UnitedHealthcare (UHC). Some of the plan features include: a large network of participating pharmacies and a 90-day maintenance medication program (excludes specialty).
Non-Preventive Prescription Drugs
- The discounted drug cost is applied to the deductible.
- After the annual health deductible is met, the plan pays 80% and the member pays 20% coinsurance of the discounted drug cost.
- 100% Coverage after the annual health out-of-pocket is met; prescription drugs are paid in full by the plan.
Pharmacy Plan - Specialty Drugs Only: HDHP Plans: Manufacturer copay/financial assistance is a great benefit to help pay for costly Specialty drugs. Members using Specialty drugs through (UHC) will have the manufacturer's assistance applied upfront and only the actual amount a member pays out of pocket will be applied to their annual deductible or coinsurance accumulators. Member will continue to receive the same financial assistance from the manufacturer; however, that assistance will now be incorporated into the member’s health deductible and coinsurance.
Clinical Prior Authorization Program
Certain prescriptions require “clinical prior authorization,” or approval from your plan before they will be covered. The categories/medications that require clinical prior authorization may include but are not limited to - Acne (topical-after age 24), ADHD/Narcolepsy (after age 19), Botulinum Toxins, Lamisil/Sporanox, Obesity, and Peniac. Upon receipt of a prescription falling into a covered category, UHC will contact your doctor’s office and request the documentation needed for Prior Authorization.
To verify in advance, members may contact UHC.
Contact Info:
UHC Member Services: 1-866-633-2474
Specialty Pharmacy
UHC is the specialty pharmacy provider. They will assist members with their specialty medications to ensure safe and effective administration. UHC provides free home delivery to your home/work address. Please contact UHC for more information regarding specialty pharmacy.
UHC Contact Info:
For Rx Call: 1-866-633-2474
For Other Info Call: 1-877-633-4461