NLC Prescription Discount Card Program flyer Charlotte, NC Press Conference with Councilman James Mitchell, NLC First Vice President Local media reports of cities participating in NLC Prescription Discount Card Program  Frequently Asked Questions List of participating cities (as of Sept 30, 2009)

A program for NLC member cities to help residents cope with the high cost of prescription drugs. Now it is possible for you to offer savings on prescription drugs to your residents who are without health insurance, a traditional pharmacy benefit plan, or have prescriptions not covered by insurance.

The NLC Prescription Discount Card program, in collaboration with CVS Caremark, can save an average of 20% off the full retail cost of prescription medication. 

There is no cost to your city to co-sponsor the program with NLC.  CVS Caremark will provide you with personalized (with your city seal/logo) prescription discount ID cards as well as press releases, public service announcements, toll-free Customer Care, etc.

Your residents will see an immediate benefit! Easy Access.  Your residents may save an average of 20% at more than 59,000 participating pharmacies across the country, including many pharmacies in your city.  No Fees and No Limits.   Your residents, including all family members, may use the discount card anytime their prescription is not covered by insurance. There are no fees, no restrictions and no limits on how often the card may be used

The NLC Prescription Discount Card program is a member service of the National League of Cities.  Your city must be a member of NLC in order to sponsor the program and offer the discount card to your residents.  (Check here to see if your city is a member.) 

There is no cost for member cities to participate in the program, but interested cities must:

• Promote the program to the local media with mutually approved communications: Pre launch press release, launch press release and PSAs.
  
• Promote the program through various city venues or communications to the residents using the standard communication vehicles the city currently uses. All communications must be reviewed and approved by NLC and CVS Caremark unless the city is using supplied communications.
  
• Provide city wide ID card distribution points to distribute the template ID card that will be printed with the relevant city’s seal. Stands will be provided to display the cards.
  
• Provide a link to the co-branded web site www.caremark.com/nlc from the city web site, as this site contains the program information and useful tools for city residents, including online enrollment with the ability to print an ID card and use it immediately.
  
• Identify a person on the city staff to serve as the principal program contact with NLC and CVS Caremark
  
  
  

Additional Program Information and Information for Residents
For more program information including frequently asked questions, participating pharmicies, and useful tools for city residents, including online enrollment with the ability to print an ID card and use it immediately, click:

This is not insurance.  Discounts are only available at participating pharmacies.By using this card, participants agree to pay the entire prescription cost less any applicable discount.  Savings may vary by drug and pharmacy. 

The NLC Prescription  Discount Card program is administered by CVS Caremark, an experienced discount card provider who has administered similar programs since 1992.