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Prescription drugs purchased from outside of the U.S. (for example: Mexico or Canada) are not covered under the Healthy Directions benefit plans

Therefore, your cost will not be applied toward your deductible. According to the IRS, these types of purchases are not considered qualified medical expenses, so HSA dollars cannot be used for them.
You can compare the cost of medications at local pharmacies through an online tool on www.myuhc.com. You can also see the cost difference between mail-order prescriptions and prescriptions you would pick up at a pharmacy

To use www.myuhc.com, you will need to register online. This takes only a few minutes. Once you register, your personal information will appear. It includes information available since you became a UHC member such as:

• The status of any processed claims (since 01 January 2007)
• Information about your qualified dependents (since 01 January 2007)

On www.myuhc.com, you can compare the cost of medications by starting at the home page and
1. Hover cursor over the “prescriptions” tab
2. Click on “Drug/Pricing Coverage”
3. Click on “Go to pharmacy online”

You can enter the names of any prescriptions you would like to price, the dosage, and at which pharmacy you would like to check the pricing. This will give you a cost estimate between mail-order prescriptions and retail.

You can also use the Savings Advisor on www.myuhc.com to compare prescription costs.

You can compare the cost of prescriptions you are currently using to comparable prescriptions

The Savings Advisor Tool on www.myuhc.com allows you to view prescriptions similar to prescriptions you may already be taking. To access the Savings Advisor Tool on www.myuhc.com, start at the home page and
1. Hover cursor over the “prescriptions” tab
2. Click on “Drug/Pricing Coverage”
3. Click on “Go to pharmacy online”
4. “Savings Advisor” is an option under “Planning and Reference” on the left navigation pane

The tool provides information to understand alternative treatment options to discuss with your provider. What works best for you is between you and your physician and may vary on your situation.

Some nation-wide pharmacy chains are offering generic prescriptions for $4

Some national pharmacy chains have announced a special $4 per prescription generic pharmacy program. This is a way for you to save money on some of the most common generic prescriptions.

If you take advantage of this program, the pharmacy may choose not to file your claim with UnitedHealthcare. To view your claims, go to www.myuhc.com.

If your prescription is not filed with UHC, you can submit the claim to UHC by filing the receipt and a claim form. The claim submission form can be found on www.myuhc.com. Once logged in to myuhc.com, hover over “Prescriptions” and select “Drug Pricing/Coverage.” From there, select “Go to Pharmacy Online,” and select “Forms and Cards” in the left side navigation panel. This is where the claim submission form can be found.

Prescriptions are limited to 31-day or 90-day supplies
The John Deere benefit plan limits prescriptions to either a 31-day or 90-day supply. A 150-day supply of a prescription is not covered. The reasons for this include the safety of the patient and cost considerations. For example:
• Patient Safety - In terms of patient safety, certain drugs require quantity limits or prior authorizations. The quantity limits provide for a systematic check on proper medication usage. If patients try to refill their prescription before the expected refill time, it allows for an early warning to the pharmacist to talk to the patient about their medications.
• Wasted Prescriptions - With so many maintenance medications issued, oftentimes new medical conditions or drug regimen changes force patients to discontinue a medication. The cost of the unused medication is then wasted. Therefore, a 90-day supply balances the cost savings versus the cost of wasted medications.

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