Prescription Drug Information

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Pharmaceuticals are an important part of your health care coverage. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and BlueLincs HMO have prepared the following resources to help you get the most from your prescription drug benefits.

•  Prescription Drug Formulary1 - Effective April 1, 2008 - A multi-tier formulary is available for members with a prescription drug card that includes copayments. The generic tier will cost the member the least out-of-pocket expenses. If a prescription drug is not listed on the formulary, it is considered to be on the brand name tier.  [File: 165 KB] 
• Commonly prescribed drugs that require preauthorization[File: 42 KB] [Updated August 2007]       
• Maintenance Drug List - Some medications are designated as maintenance prescription drugs and may have quantity limits. Refer to your benefit plan for detailed information on coverage of maintenance prescription drugs.  [File: 50 KB]
• Prescription Drugs with Quantity Limits - Prescription drug medications with monthly quantity limits. To verify prescription drug benefits, contact the Customer Service number on your member ID card.  [File: 112 KB]
•  Drug Card Prescription Claim Form - Submit prescription medication claims for drug card reimbursement. 

¹ Note: Blue Cross and Blue Shield health plans offered by self-insured employer groups may have different coverage options, plans or benefits. Please refer to your health plan contract, which governs eligibility, coverage exclusions and available benefits.

Links and other resources

Savings and convenience: pharmacy mail order services from PrimeMail.  Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and BlueLincs HMO members with mail order benefits may access or enroll in our pharmacy mail order program, PrimeMail.  Save money on copayments for maintenance medications and have your prescriptions delivered directly to you.

Financial assistance available for prescription drugs