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Kansas State University

Prescription Drug Program

Effective: January 1, 2009

Prescription drug program coverage is provided by CaremarkPCS.

Medical Plan A or B Prescription Benefits

Tier 1 Generic -
20% coinsurance
Tier 2 Preferred brand -
35% coinsurance
Tier 3 Specialty -
$75 copayment
Coinsurance/copayment maximum for Tier 1, 2 & 3 -
$2,580/person/plan year
Tier 4 Non-preferred brand -
60% coinsurance
Chronic Care - Diabetes and Asthmatic medications
Generic -
10% to a maximum of $10 for a 30 day supply
Preferred brand -
20% to a maximum of $20 for a 30 day supply

Medical Plan C Prescription Benefits

Network Deductible-$1,500 single/$3,000 family deductible (prescriptions are included in the medical deductible)
Network Provider
Generic -
Deductible then $10 copayment
Preferred brand -
Deductible then $30 copayment
Non-preferred brand -
Deductible then $55 copayment

Medical Plan C Prescription Benefits

Non Network Deductible-$2,000 single/$4,000 family deductible (prescriptions are included in the medical deductible)
Non Network Provider
Generic -
Deductible then $20 copayment
Preferred brand -
Deductible then $60 copayment
Non-preferred brand -
Deductible then $110 copayment

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 2009 Health Insurance Information

Website: http://www2.caremark.com/kse/

Related Link: Active Employee Prescription Drug Advance Purchase Policy (pdf)
-forms also available by contacting Human Resources-Benefits at (785) 532-6277.

Forms:

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