2018 PHARMACY COVERAGE. Get the most from your pharmacy benefits. Classic Pharmacy Network with FlexRx Drug List

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1 2018 PHARMACY COVERAGE Get the most from your pharmacy benefits Classic Pharmacy Network with FlexRx Drug List

2 Understanding your prescription coverage Take an important first step to getting the most from your pharmacy benefits for your health and your wallet by understanding how they work. Here you ll find important details that outline terms, guidelines and tips to avoid unnecessary out-of-pocket costs. PHARMACY NETWORK Just like you have a network for the doctors you see, there s a network for getting your prescriptions filled as well. The pharmacies in your network offer the best service at the best price for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota members. To pay the lowest out-of-pocket cost it s important to choose a pharmacy that participates in your network. For 2018, your pharmacy network has changed to the Classic Pharmacy Network. The Classic Pharmacy Network provides access to a large network of pharmacies with top retailers including Walgreens and independent pharmacies. Please note that CVS, Target and a small number of other independent pharmacies are not included in this network. If you need to transfer a prescription to a pharmacy in your new network, here are a few options to consider: 1. Take your prescription bottle to your new pharmacy. They will contact your current pharmacy to transfer your prescription. 2. Call your new pharmacy and ask them to contact your current pharmacy for your prescription information. 3. Ask your doctor to call your new pharmacy with your prescription information. 3 ways to save on Rx Stay within your network Opt for generic Choose drugs on your formulary SAVE TIME WITH 90dayRx Ask your doctor for a 90-day prescription for medications you take regularly. Fill at your local pharmacy or through our mail order program. Details regarding mail order are available on your member website. INFORMATION WHEN AND WHERE YOU NEED IT bluecrossmnonline.com Your member website has all the information you need at your fingertips. Register today.

3 MEDICATION LIST The list of drugs that are covered by your plan is called a formulary. For 2018, your formulary is FlexRx. FlexRx includes a broad, clinically complete list of drugs that include a good balance of brand-name and generic drugs. Your plan includes coverage for drugs not included on the formulary, however, your share of the cost is generally more than the drugs on the formulary. Some drugs may require quantity limits, prior authorization or step therapy to ensure safe and appropriate use. Tip: Use your spending accounts to cover out-of-pocket costs CHOOSE GENERIC AND SAVE Choosing the generic-equivalent to a brand-name drug will save you significant out-of-pocket costs with your plan. If you choose not to, you will pay the difference in the cost of the generic and brand drug in addition to the brand copay. The difference between the generic and brand does not count towards your deductible or out-of-pocket maximum. Sometimes, your prescription may say dispense as written. That means your caregiver wants you to get that specific brand of medication with no substitutions. In this case, you pay the brand copay plus the difference between the generic and the brand drug. PHARMACY BENEFIT CHANGES There are some changes to your pharmacy benefits to be aware of for 2018: Your pharmacy benefit no longer covers some over-the-counter medications, such as non-sedating allergy medications, nasal steroids and proton pump inhibitors. However, your plan will continue to cover the generic or brand versions of these medications with a prescription. Lifestyle medications that are not usually clinically necessary are no longer covered. These include medications for sexual dysfunction, weight loss or cosmetic-altering purposes, (such as Latisse for eyelash growth or medications for skin bleaching). If you choose to fill these prescriptions for those purposes, you will pay for them out of pocket. They may be eligible for reimbursement from your spending account (HSA or FSA). Please check with your tax advisor. EXAMPLE $100 brand drug $80 generic drug Member copay $25 $10 Cost difference between brand and generic $20 $0 Member cost $45 $10

4 FOR COMPLEX CONDITIONS If you have a condition such as multiple sclerosis, hemophilia, hepatitis or rheumatoid arthritis, you may need a specialty medication. Your plan includes a specialty drug network that includes pharmacies that specialize in these types of medications. A dedicated team of pharmacists and nurses can help with questions about your medications or side effects. Your plan requires you to use this network for your specialty drug needs. Specialty pharmacies have trained professionals and knowledgeable staff that will help you understand your specialty drug benefit and will ask a few questions to enroll you right over the phone. Information to have on hand when you call include: Member ID number Pharmacy and prescription information Doctor s name, phone and fax numbers Get started by calling: AllianceRx Walgreens Prime Fairview Specialty Pharmacy Children s Home Care (hemophilia medicines only) Who is Prime therapeutics? searching your network and formulary Visit bluecrossmnonline.com and follow the steps below to find a pharmacy in your new network or search for a drug in your new formulary. After your new plan becomes effective, simply log in to the member website to view your network and formulary. FIND A PHARMACY IN YOUR NETWORK Select Find a Doctor or Rx Select Find a Pharmacy. This will take you to the Prime Therapeutics site. Choose Classic Enter location details You can also call customer service at the number on the back of your member ID card CHECK YOUR FORMULARY Choose Find a Doctor or Rx Select Find a Drug Click on Search covered drug lists Use drop down menu and select FlexRx If you have questions regarding your pharmacy network, formulary or benefits, please contact the number on the back of your member ID card to get more information. We work with Prime Therapeutics to manage your pharmacy benefit. When you search for your pharmacy network or drug list, you ll be brought to the Prime Therapeutics website. Prime Therapeutics LLC is an independent company providing pharmacy benefit management services.

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