Updated Prescription Discount Program Guide Released
California HealthCare Foundation guide compares ten programs available to California seniors
March 10, 2003
Media Advisory
What: The California HealthCare Foundation (CHCF) today announced the release of an updated comparative guide designed to help seniors sort through the various prescription drug discount programs available in California.
The guide provides side-by-side comparisons of ten discount programs including discount cards, online pharmacy options, and California's state-mandated program. Key questions are answered including:
- How do seniors qualify for the programs?
- How much does it cost to join the programs?
- Which major retailers accept the programs?
- Do the programs include mail order and online options?
- Which prescriptions are generally included in the program?
- What savings are available through the program?
- How much will prescriptions cost? (Chart includes a comparison of prescription costs for twelve commonly prescribed drugs.)
Who: The California HealthCare Foundation, based in Oakland, is an independent philanthropy committed to improving California's health care delivery and financing systems.
About the California HealthCare Foundation
The California HealthCare Foundation is an independent philanthropy committed to improving the way health care is delivered and financed in California. By promoting innovations in care and broader access to information, our goal is to ensure that all Californians can get the care they need, when they need it, at a price they can afford.