Human Resources: Flex 2002 News: Significant Changes to Merck’s Prescription Drug Program: What These Changes Mean to You

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Flex 2002 News: Flex 2002 News: Significant Changes to Merck's Prescription Drug Program:
What These Changes Mean to You

If you are covered or are planning to elect coverage under the 90/10, 80/20, POS, PPO or HMO medical options, you will be affected by the many changes to Merck’s Prescription Drug program that will begin in 2002. Therefore, keep in mind:

There are new copayments for generic and brand drugs. If you are on a maintenance medication—that is, if there’s a prescription drug you take every day—there may be a real financial incentive for you to explore Merck-Medco’s home delivery and online prescription programs.
Certain medications will be actively managed by Merck-Medco—including sleep aids, hypnotics, certain pain relievers and male erectile dysfunction drugs (including Viagra). If you are currently taking one or more of these medications, you may want to contact Merck-Medco for more information about how you’ll be affected.
A new Positive Approaches Program will be available, geared toward those individuals who are being treated for—or who are at risk for—depression. If it’s appropriate for you to participate in this program, Merck-Medco will contact you directly with more information. Keep in mind that participation in this program is voluntary and you can choose to opt out at any time.
For more information about any of these changes or programs, visit Merck-Medco online at http://www.merckmedco.com or by phone at 800-RX-MERCK.

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