Beginning January, 2014, Sherburne County began to offer the Coast2Coast Rx Card program, switching from the NaCo program from previous years.  The new Coast2Coast Rx card will allow all County residents, regardless of income, age, or health status to participate in the program and save on the cost of their medications.  The program has saved cardholders throughout the nation an average of 60% in 2013 on the cost of prescription drugs.  The Rx card is distributed free of charge and may be used at all pharmacy chains and most independent pharmacies in Sherburne County and includes over 60,000 drugs in its formulary.

 

“With healthcare costs on the rise, prescription drug discounts will help ease some of the financial burdens individuals and families are facing at a time when they need it the most,” said Community Health Coordinator Mark Lees, of the Sherburne County Health & Human Services, “There are no eligibility requirements so the Rx card is expected to have a sizeable impact on uninsured residents or residents facing high insurance deductibles.  If a particular drug isn’t covered under a person’s health plan – they can use the card to save on those prescriptions.”

 

Providing savings for residents through the Rx program will come at no expense to the County.  Besides the discount on prescriptions, the card also provides discounts on dental, vision, veterinary and hearing services; plus discounts on lab and imaging tests and diabetes supplies and equipment for all family members.

 

Martin Dettelbach, Chief Marketing Officer of Financial Marketing Concepts, Inc., of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, the issuer of the Coast2Coast Rx free discount card, says “we are pleased to work with the County to help individuals, their families and pets combat the rising cost of healthcare.” Dettelbach added, “we appreciate all that the County and local pharmacies are doing to help those in need.”  

 

The Coast2Coast Rx card will help maintain affordability for prescription drugs and other health benefits.  Sherburne County residents are encouraged to print off their card at www.coast2coastrx.com, or call Coast2Coast at 1-(800) 931-8872.  Mark Lees, Community Health Coordinator at Sherburne County Health and Human Services, is also available to help answer questions.  Mark can be reached at Mark.Lees@co.sherburne.mn.us.