Prescription Drug Discount Program

As an Ottawa County resident, you are eligible for the FREE Ottawa County Prescription Discount Card. There are no income or age restrictions. Each member of the family must have a card id number. There is no expiration date for the card. The card can be used as your primary prescription plan or may be used on prescriptions not covered by your insurance plan. This program has "lowest price" logic to guarantee that you get the best price on your prescriptions. You pay the lower of a discount off the average wholesale price, discount off the maximum allowable cost, or pharmacy promotional retail price. Other discounts are listed on the card when you sign up below. Enter your name and e-mail below and the system will generate a printable membership card for you. If you have no email address, enter none in this field. You may create as many cards as you need. This card is pre-activated and can be used immediately.

Beginning June 1st, 2009, you also can pick up a card at any Ottawa County Health Department office. Offices are located in:

Holland at 12251 James Street
Grand Haven at 16920 Ferris Street
Hudsonville at 3100 Port Sheldon

How to Use the Card

To use the card, check to see if your pharmacy accepts the card. Most major chain pharmacies accept the card. Call your pharmacy for the most accurate information, or you can use the pharmacy finder at UNA Rx Card. There are over 2,000 participating pharmacies state-wide. When you submit your prescription to be filled or are requesting a prescription refill, tell the pharmacist you want to use the Ottawa County Discount Card. They may ask for the Rx Bin # listed on your card or you may need to show your card prior to the prescription being filled. The discount will be applied.

The amount that the card saves you varies. Ask the pharmacist what the cash cost is, the cost with the discount card, and the cost with any insurance you might have. The card may be used in place of prescription insurance but not with the prescription insurance. Average savings are 35% off the cost of the drug. You can also go to UNA Rx Card. and click on medication pricing.

The Ottawa County Health Department does not determine the discount amounts, participating pharmacies, included drugs or products. The department is not responsible for any changes in the discount card program that may occur.

A common question we find is “How will this help me if I have the Medicare Part D prescription program?” If you enter the “donut hole” during the year, this discount card may provide your prescriptions at a reduced cost. If you use the discount card, it will not give you credit to get through the “donut hole”. You will have to determine if using the discount card will help in your particular situation. For more information on how the card and Medicare Part D work call United Networks of America at 1-877-321-6755.

Resources

Michigan's Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program:1-800-803-7174
Evergreen Commons, Holland: 616-355-5104
North Ottawa Council on Aging, Grand Haven: 616-842-9210
North Ottawa Council on Aging, Coopersville: 616-997-3609
Senior Resources: 1-800-442-0054
Medicare:1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
Michigan RX Discount Card: If you are not an Ottawa County resident, but live in Michigan, you are eligible for the Michigan RX Discount Card.

For additional information about prescription programs and pricing visit Michigan Drug Prices.