April 24, 2020 - 30 day Prescription Refill Fee Coverage

Prescription Refills for Maintenance medications - Temporary change to policy

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Pharmacies are now limiting patients to a maximum 30 day supply for refilling prescriptions.  Our ELHT Prescription Benefits Plan currently provides for up to 5 prescription refills allowed per calendar year for maintenance medications.  At a recent meeting the Trustees agreed to amend the policy and wave the 5 prescription maximum for the year 2020.  Members can be assured that they will continue to receive their medications for the same fee they previously paid and the Plan will pick up the extra cost.  Green Shield has made the required changes in their systems, so Plan members should not be charged.  The Plan will pay the $6.11 for every prescription for 2020, so the Plan Member should still pay nothing. 

ELHT Trustees