Unit 9200

MEDCO Prescription Plan

Medco Health Solutions, Inc. is the Prescription Drug Benefit Administrator for Westchester County employees enrolled in the POMCO health coverage.
See this County link for printable copies of all the brochures and pharmaceutical listings.

All co-pay amounts are as follows:
 Generic $0.00 (zero),  Brand Name $20.00,  Non-Preferred Brand Name $40.00. 
ALL Allergy Drugs: $50 co-pay;  ALL PPI Drugs (for stomach acid): $50 co-pay
The third fill of a prescription requires using Mail Order from MEDCO and will cost
a double co-pay amount as appropriate per above. 
This is a pdf format file. If you need the free Adobe Acrobat reader for pdf files, scroll down to the yellow Get Acrobat Reader button at the bottom of the Home page. Click here for more co-pay info.
 
Call Medco at 1(800) 818-6632 to determine if your prescription medication is Generic, Brand Name, Non-Preferred Brand Name, for Allergies, or is a PPI drug.  Ask you doctor to tell you about non-prescription OTC (over the counter) drugs for Allergies and PPI conditions to save money.
Click here to reach the Medco web site.
Similar information is also available by referring to the www.Medco.com website. You will have to register for free and provide an email address.  A prescription number is not required when you first register. (Click the blue Medco logo)

3 Month Mail Order on Third fill of a Prescription:  All CSEA members enrolled in the POMCO health plan, and requiring long term medication, must use Medco mail order for the third fill of a prescription.  Get an order form from the County Benefits Unit (914-995-4715), or click below, mail it to Medco with a double co-pay amount, and receive a 3 month supply of medications via mail delivery. 
This is a pdf format file. If you need the free Adobe Acrobat reader for pdf files, scroll down to the yellow Get Acrobat Reader button at the bottom of the Home page. The 2 page order form  This is a pdf format file. If you need the free Adobe Acrobat reader for pdf files, scroll down to the yellow Get Acrobat Reader button at the bottom of the Home page. Medco Questionnaire The 2 page questionnaire must be completed for each prescription user covered by Medco when mailing the first mail order prescription.
 Medco customer service is 1(800) 818-6632.


When ordered by mail, members receive their first prescriptions at home in 7 to 11 days and refills in 9 days or less. Refill prescriptions ordered through the Internet or by phone are usually delivered within 3 to 5 days. Standard shipping is free for members and expedited shipping is available for an additional fee. 
With mail order, members avoid having to visit a local retail pharmacy each month, and fewer refills are required. In addition, electronic refill reminders are available online or through e-mail to assist members with easy ordering.




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