Mansfield signs up for new, free Prescription Drug Discount Program

The Town of Mansfield, through its association with the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM), the statewide association of towns and cities, is now providing a new prescription discount card that will provide uninsured and underinsured residents steep savings on prescription medicines. The “Town of Mansfield Prescription Drug Discount Card” helps residents save money on their prescription medications any time their prescription is not covered by insurance. This new prescription discount card will provide immediate fiscal relief at the pharmacy counter for uninsured and underinsured residents and offers the following features and benefits: • Any Mansfield resident can participate regardless of age, income, or existing health insurance coverage; • All prescription medications are covered including pet prescriptions that can be filled at a participating pharmacy; • There are no enrollment or membership fees for participating residents; • There are no restrictions or limits on frequency of use for participating residents; • Cost savings for participants average 45% ; • There are over 63,000 participating pharmacies nationwide, including CVS, Rite-Aid, Walgreens, Wal-Mart, Stop and Shop, and Big Y, and many independent pharmacies; • Discounts are also offered on other medical services including vision, hearing and Lasik services. • There is no cost to the municipality to participate. Shortly after April 26th, 2013, each residence in Mansfield will receive a “Town of Mansfield Prescription Discount Card” by direct mail which they may use at any participating retail pharmacy. Cardholders and their family members are encouraged to use the cards any time their prescriptions are not covered by insurance. Cards can also be printed by visiting www.CTRxDiscountCard.com, and selecting Mansfield from the drop-down menu. Cards will also be available at the Mansfield Senior Center and the Human Services Office in Town Hall. “CCM really stepped up to the table on this issue,” said Betsy Paterson, Mayor of Mansfield. “It is a clear win for our town .We can now easily ensure that our uninsured and underinsured residents have better prescription coverage.” “CCM is pleased to offer this valuable community service to Mansfield,” said CCM Executive Director and CEO Jim Finley. “Many families are struggling and even some families with health insurance may not have all their prescriptions covered. This program will help them save money on any medicines not covered by their insurance.”