According to the US Census Bureau, between 2004 and 2006, the three year average of those without health insurance was estimated at 18.6% of Louisiana’s population.
The Louisiana Drug Card Program also provides discounts on such things as eye glasses, contacts, LASIK surgery, hearing exams and hearing aids.
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“We see the need for the Louisiana Drug Card Program and we hope to reach more residents of our state in the 2008 campaign of the program. We also want to thank groups like Rite Aid, Louisiana Health Plan, Louisiana Department of Social Services, LA CHIP, Health Access America, New Orleans Dept. of Health, Baton Rouge Clinic and many others who have helped to reach people who need more affordable prescriptions. We also invite any other organizations who need access to the program for there employees or patients.” Bert Melancon, Program Director, stated.
The prescription drug card isn’t unique to just Louisiana. In fact, a version of this card is distributed in New York, Alabama, Texas, New Jersey, Ohio, Utah, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Arizona, Colorado and Tennessee.
The cards are valid at more than 50,000 national and regional pharmacies and include such places as Rite-Aid, Walgreens, Target, CVS, Winn-Dixie and many others. Visitors can find participating pharmacies in their area by clicking the “pharmacy locator” tab on the home page of the Louisiana Drug Card’s website.
The Louisiana drug card can be used by those Louisiana residents who are uninsured or underinsured and who do not qualify for publicly funded programs, such as Medicaid and Medicare. Additionally, people who have prescription coverage can use this program for non-formulary or non-covered drugs. The program even covers some pet medications that are offered at the participating pharmacies. A complete list of prescriptions that are discounted by this program can be found on the website by clicking on the “medication pricing” link.
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The program has a “Spirit” and a “Freedom” program and Louisiana residents are encouraged to register for both cards to maximize their savings.
For more information on the Louisiana Prescription Drug Card Program visit www.louisianadrugcard.com. For anyone needing assistance in getting a card or understanding how to use it, call 1-877-321-6755.
About United Networks of America
United Networks of America is one of the largest providers of value added managed care products and services in the Unites States with more than 380,000 participating Providers serving more than 30.2 million members. UNA clients include Insurance Companies, Associations, Unions, Universities, TPA’s, City, Federal and State Governments, School Systems, Value Added Programs, and large Employers. For more information about United Networks of America, visit www.unitednetworksofamerica.com.
For more information, press only:
Bert Melancon, Louisiana Drug Card – Program Director
Phone 800.726.4232
E-mail: bm@unitednetworksofamerica.com
Butch Passman, President & CEO of Louisiana Health Car Alliance
Phone 225-291-0085
E-mail: butch@lbgh.org
For more information on the Louisiana Drug Card Program:
Louisiana Drug CARD
LOUISIANADRUGCARD.COM
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