Do You Know Your Prescription Drug Benefit?

Kaiser Permanente
Plan Pharmacy and Mail Order
Generic Drugs: $5 Co-Pay up to a 100-day supply (doctor’s discretion)
Brand Name: $10 Co-Pay up to a 100-day supply (doctor’s discretion)
Questions may be directed to the Kaiser Member Service Call Center number (800) 464-4000.

Blue Cross Prudent Buyer Plan
Participating Retail Pharmacy
Generic Drugs: $10 Co-Pay up to a 30-day supply (doctor’s discretion)
Brand Name: $20 Co-Pay up to a 30-day supply (doctor’s discretion)
Non-Participating Pharmacies
Member pays the above Co-Pay plus 50% of the maximum amount allowed, and costs in excess of the maximum amount - up to a 30-day supply
Mail Service
Generic Drugs: $10 Co-Pay up to a 90-day supply (doctor’s discretion)
Brand Name: $20 Co-Pay up to a 90-day supply (doctor’s discretion)

CaliforniaCare
Participating Retail Pharmacies
Generic Drugs: $5 Co-Pay up to a 30-day supply (doctor’s discretion)
Brand Name: $10 Co-Pay up to a 30-day supply (doctor’s discretion)
Mail Service
Generic Drugs: $5 Co-Pay up to a 60-day supply (doctor’s discretion)
Brand Name: $10 Co-Pay up to a 60-day supply (doctor’s discretion)

Questions may be directed to the Prudent Buyer Plan/California Care customer service number (888) 700-2541. Some drugs require prior authorization from Blue Cross.

CTA Candidate Recommendations for 2005-2006 Statewide Office

Governor
Phil Angelides

Lieutenant Governor
John Garamendi

Attorney General
Rocky Delgadillo

Superintendent of Public Instruction
Jack O’Connell

Treasurer
Bill Lockyer

Insurance Commissioner
Cruz Bustamante

Board of Equalization Seat 1
Betty Yee

Board of Equalization Seat 1
Judy Chu


March 20, 2006