What is the Mail Order prescription program and how is it used?
The Mail Order prescription program was established to cut costs, both for the insurance carrier and for the members who use this program. This program carries the dual benefit of having prescriptions delivered to your door, and the added bonus of receiving a 90-day supply of the prescription for the price of a 60-day supply. In order for this to work properly, the prescription must be written for 90 days at a time and preferably allow refills for up to a year. Details on the Mail Order program will vary by carrier. Some prescriptions are not eligible for the Mail Order program, particularly if they are considered a narcotic or psychotropic drug. The Mail Order works best for maintenance prescriptions such as insulin or blood pressure medication. For more information, consult your plan booklet or call the customer service number on the back of your insurance card. To use the Mail Order prescription program the employee must complete the carrier’s Mail Order Prescription form and submit
