The Free Prescription Drug Discount Program is one of the
current partnerships that the City has. This discount card is free and it helps
people save up to 65% on their prescriptions. It can be used by anybody, there
are no restrictions on age, income and health status, and the only information
you need to put in the card is your name and a 10-digit number. The card can also
be used for dental, vision, veterinary, hearing and more services.
The City does not spend any tax dollar in this program; the
program actually generates revenue, which goes to the general fund.
What I usually do regarding this program is to keep track on
the figures. For instance, I see how many cards are being used in the different
areas of the City and check that the revenue that the City receives corresponds
to that number.
What a great program! I didn't know this existed, but I'm glad it does. Hopefully other cities will look into implementing a program like this.
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