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Prescription Drug Discount Cards

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1. Is this a form of insurance?: This is not insurance; it is a prescription discount program. The card provides immediate discounts at the pharmacy. Upon presenting your card to the pharmacist, you will pay the lower of a discounted price or the pharmacy’s regular retail price. There are no claim forms to fill out and no limit to the number of times you can use the card. These discounts are available only at participating retail pharmacies.

2. Who may use the Lancaster Rx Card?: All Lancaster County residents, regardless of age, income, or disability may use the Lancaster Rx card when filling prescriptions not covered by another health insurance program.

3. Does it cost me anything to use the card?: No, the discount cards are free to Lancaster County residents. There are no enrollment fees or service fees paid by the cardholder.

4. What will I receive a discount on?: Discounts are applied to prescriptions not covered by another health insurance plan.

5. How much will I save?: While savings on each prescription may vary, you can save an average of 20% off of the pharmacy’s regular retail prices for prescription drugs.

6. Will I always receive the lowest price?: Yes, you will always receive the best price available to you through this program at the pharmacy. On occasion, pharmacies will price a particular medication lower than the discount rate provided by the card. If that occurs, you will receive the lower price.

7. How do I use the Lancaster Rx Card?: Simply pick up a card from one of our many distribution locations, listed on our website, and present it at a participating pharmacy when filling your next prescription. Pick-Up Locations

8. Do I need to fill out paperwork to obtain / use the Lancaster Rx Card?: No, there are no enrollment forms or applications associated with using the Lancaster Rx card. Simply pick up the discount card from one of the many distribution locations and present it at a participating pharmacy when filling your next prescription. Pick-Up Locations

9. What pharmacies will accept the Lancaster Rx Card?: There are currently 91 pharmacies in the county and 59,000 pharmacies nationwide who accept the card. Find a by calling toll free 877-321-2652.

10. How can I get a Lancaster Rx Card?: You may pick-up a card up from one of our many distribution locations throughout the county or you may print a card online.

11. Does the Lancaster Rx Card expire?: No, the card will not expire as long as the program is in place.

12. Can one card be used for the whole family?: Yes, you may use the same card for the whole family.

13. Can I use the Lancaster Rx card towards my co-payments?: No, your prescription discount card may only be used to purchase non-covered medications.

14. Can I use the Lancaster Rx Card if I have a Medicare prescription plan?: Yes, you can use your prescription discount card anytime you need to purchase a prescription that is not covered by your Medicare prescription plan or any other insurance.

15. Can I use the Lancaster Rx card in addition to my Medicare prescription plan and get additional savings?: No, you need to present either your Medicare prescription plan card or your prescription discount card. Only use your prescription discount card when purchasing medications not covered by your Medicare prescription plan.

16. Can I use the Lancaster Rx Card during my deductible or coverage gap periods for covered medications?: Yes, however, the amount you pay will not count towards your out of pocket deductible unless otherwise arranged by you with your health insurance provider. You are encouraged to contact your health insurance provider to determine if the money you pay when using the Lancaster Rx card will count towards your out-of-pocket deductible.

17. Can I get a discount on my pet medications?: Yes, if your pet has been prescribed a medication, you may receive a discount on the medication by taking the prescription to a participating retail pharmacy.

18. How can the county offer this program free to residents?: The County Commissioners can offer this program at no charge to residents through their membership with the National Association of Counties (NACo).