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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 15143: NLC PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT CARD PROGRAMinteroffice MEMORANDUM To: Mayor, City Council, and City Manager From: Mark T. Sokolow, City Attorney M ~ ~~~ Date: March 19, 2009 ~ ''`^'~ Subject: P. R. No. 15143; Council Meeting March 24, 2009 Attached is P. R. No. 15143 in support of providing residents with an NLC Sponsored Program to help save money on prescription drug purchases. (Requested by Mayor Prince). MTS:ts Attachment cc: National League of Cities 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 550 Washington, DC 20004 Caremark Inc. Attn: Customer Care Support Team PO Box 659576 San Antonio, TX 78265-9576 P. R. No. 15143 03/19/09 is RESOLIITION NO. A RESOLIITION IN SIIPPORT OF PROVIDING RESIDENTS WITH AN EASY-TO-IISE PROGRAM (NLC PRESCRIPTION DISCOIINT CARD PROGRAM) TO KELP SAVE MONEY ON PRESCRIPTION DRIIG PIIRCHASES (REQIIESTED BY MAYOR PRINCE) WHEREAS, a program will soon be introduced that will provide residents with a new tool that can provide some relief from the high cost of prescription drugs, as delineated in Exhibit "A" attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the program is being sponsored by the National League of Cities (NLC); and WHEREAS, the discount cards will offer average savings of 200 off the retail price of commonly used drugs; and WHEREAS, NLC and the City will be able to make these money savings cards available to City residents at no cost to the individual; and WHEREAS, the program will be administered by CVS Caremark; and WHEREAS, a future announcement will be made as to provide information on how and when residents will be able to obtain the cards; and WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interests of the citizens to support the easy-to-use program being sponsored by the NLC. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THS CITY COIINCIL OF THS CITY OF PORT ARTHDR: z.pr15143 Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. Section 2. That the City supports the efforts of the National League of Cities to provide residents with an Easy-to-Use Program that can help save money on prescription drug purchases by providing a money-savings card at no cost to the individual, as described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto. Section 3. That the City Secretary shall cause a copy of this Resolution to be forwarded to the National League of Cities and CVS Caremark to show that the City of Port Arthur supports the program. Section 4. That the City Manager or his designee shall serve as the principal program contact with NLC and CVS Caremark. Section 5. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of A.D., 2009, at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Councilmembers NOES: z.pr15143 MAYOR ATTEST: TERRI HANKS, CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: CITY MANAGER z.pr15143 EXHIBIT "A" NLC Prescription Discount Card Program ~ National League of Cities NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES ~""`b Strengthening 8 promoting cities as centers of opportunity, leadership, and governance About Cities Advocating For Cities Resources For Cities Inside NLC Conferences & Eventr Newsroom Toplcs Home: Inside NLC: Membership: Prescription Discount Card Program In this Section Membership Application Member Beneftr NLC Merchandise Member Cities Business Solutions for Cities Corporate Programs State Municipal Leagues NLC Prescription Discount Card Program ~TwTw CAREMAF~K 60 NLC has launched a new program for member cities to help residentr cope with the high cost of prescription drugs. Now it Is possible for you to offer savings on prescription drugs to your constituents who are without health insurance, a traditional pharmacy beneft plan, or have prescriptions not covered by insurance. The NLC Prescription Discount Card program, in collaboration with CVS Caremark, can save an average of 20% off the full retail cost of prescription medication. There is no cost to your city to co-sponsor the program with NLC. CVS Caremark will provide you with personalized (with your city seal/logo) prescription discount ID cards as well as press releases, public service announcements, toll-free Customer Care, etc. Your residents will see an immediate beneft! • Easy Access. Your residents may save an average of 20% at more than 59,000 participating pharmacies across the country, including many pharmacies in your city. • No Fees and No Limits. Your residentr, including all family members, may use the discount card anytime their prescription is not covered by Insurance. There are no fees, no restrictions and no limits on how often the card may be used http://www. nlc. org/inside_nlc/membership/prescription_d iscount_program. aspx Page 1 of 4 3/19/2009 NLC Prescription Discount Card Program ~ National League of Cities Page 2 of 4 .. _ . ~ City of `' Riverside, CA 1 RxBIN RxGRP: RxPCN: ISSUER:l8U64Ui ID: ~~~ ~p~ g~ ,:, ~:,: Vf4.S~':~ This is not insurance. ,,,.,_,,.. , View local N news reports announcing the discount card program in Clarksburg, WV and York, PA The NLC Prescription Discount Card program is a member service of [he National League of Cities. Your city must be a member of NLC in order to sponsor the program and offer the discount card to your residents. (Check here to see if your city is a member.) There is no cost for member clues to participate in the program, but Interested cities must: • Promote the program to the local media with mutually approved communications: Pre launch press release, launch press release and PSAS. • Promote the program through various city venues or communications to the residents using [he standard communication vehicles the city currently uses. All communications must be reviewed and approved by NLC and CVS Caremark unless the city is using supplied communications. • Provide city wide ID card distribution points to distribute the template ID card that will be printed with the relevant dty's seal. Stands will be provided to display the cards. • Provide a link to the co-branded web site www.caremark.com/nic from the city web site, as this site contains the program information and useful tools for city residents, including online enrollment with the ability to print an ID card and use it immediately. • Identify a person on the city staff to serve as the principal program contact with NLC and CVS Caremark http://www.nlc.org/inside_nlc/membership/prescription_discount_program.aspY 3/19/2009 Caremark Customer Care Have questions about your prescription discount card program? Visit our Frequently Asked uestions (FAQs) to get answers to items such as how to check the status of your prescription orders, or how to determine if you have refills remaining. Contact us at: To speak with a Customer Care representative, call toll-free 1-877-321-2652. Write to us at: Caremark Inc. Attn: Customer Care Support Team PO Box 659576 San Antonio, TX 78265-9576 'r.. Terms & C.o.ndi ions © Copyright 2008 Caremark Int. This plan is not insurance. Discounts are only available at participating pharmacies. Page 1 of 1 http://www2.Caremark.com/nlc/customercare.lhtm 3/19/2009 CVS ~ - CAREMAF~K Naflonol leayw of CITIes