CLINTON—In partnership with the National Association of Counties, or NACo, the Anderson County government is offering free prescription discount cards to Anderson County residents, a press release said.
The program “is open to anyone who wants to use it,†said Alex Koroknay-Palicz, NACo membership coordinator. The free prescription discount card program is funded, in part, by Anderson County’s annual NACo membership dues, he said.
“Anderson County Government has been a member of NACo for several years, and has participated in the free prescription discount card program since November 2006,” Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank said. “Since that time, Anderson County residents have saved $242,523, according to information provided to us by NACo. Obtaining a free prescription discount card is easy: No personal information is required to get one, and the card can be presented at local pharmacies, where it could save you an average of 24 percent off the cost of a prescription.”
The press release said any Anderson County resident without prescription coverage can use the program.
“And, even if you have prescription insurance coverage, you may still benefit from the discount card since it may save you money on prescriptions your existing plan does not cover,” the release said. “The card is not insurance, but could be used any time your prescription is not covered by your current insurance provider. And, there is no limit on how many times the card can be used.”
Residents can obtain a free prescription discount card by visiting the Anderson County Health Department, located at 710 N. Main St. in Clinton, or the Anderson County Mayor’s Office, located in Suite 208 at the Anderson County Courthouse, 100 N. Main St. in Clinton. The Health Department is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and the Anderson County Mayor’s Office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
To learn more about the NACo free prescription drug card, visit www.nacorx.org to find a participating pharmacy, find a price estimate for your prescription, or check drug interactions, or call (877) 321-2652.
The release said the National Association of Counties is the only national organization that represents county governments in the United States. Founded in 1935, it provides essential services to the nation’s 3,069 counties.
Johnny Beck says
According to the site they reference in the article, http://www.nacorx.org, you can subscribe and print your card yourself from the site without going to the Clinton office.
johnhuotari says
Thanks for the info.