Effective: January 1, 2008
Prescription drug program coverage is provided by CaremarkPCS.
CaremarkPCS:
CaremarkPCS is the Pharmacy Benefit Manager administering the self-insured
prescription benefit plan offered to members of the State of Kansas
employees health insurance plan. The employee pays 20% of the
prescription
cost for generic medications; 35% of the prescription cost for
preferred
brand name medications; 60% of the prescription cost for non-preferred
brand name medications; and $75 per prescription fill for special case
medications (requires prior authorization). The employee pays 10% up
to $10 for generic diabetic and asthmatic medications and 20% up to
$20 for preferred brand diabetic and asthmatic medications.
When Eligible: First day of the month following 60 days of employment, during open enrollment, or within 31 days of a qualifying event. (Must be enrolled in group health insurance.)
Who Pays: The university and employee (full-time and part-time) both contribute toward the cost of employee prescription medication coverage. The university and employee (full-time and part-time) both contribute toward the cost of dependent prescription medication coverage.
Website: State of Kansas 2008 Health Insurance Information
Website: http://www2.caremark.com/kse/
Related Link: Active
Employee Prescription Drug Advance Purchase Policy
-forms
available by contacting Human Resources-Benefits at (785) 532-6277.
Forms: