WOONSOCKET, R.I., March 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health
(NYSE: CVS) is taking additional steps across the company to
address the COVID-19 outbreak and protect patient access to
medication.
"Being committed to the welfare of those we serve means being
responsive to evolving needs and acting swiftly. This is
particularly true in times of uncertainty," said Troyen Brennan,
M.D., M.P.H., Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer,
CVS Health. "The latest steps we're taking will help ensure
patients of all ages have every option available to them when it
comes to filling prescriptions."
Beginning immediately, CVS Pharmacy will waive charges for home
delivery of prescription medications. With the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention encouraging people at higher risk for
COVID-19 complications to stay at home as much as possible, this is
a convenient option to avoid coming to the pharmacy for refills or
new prescriptions.
Building on a recent announcement that COVID-19 diagnostic
testing and all telemedicine visits are available with no co-pay,
Aetna, a CVS Health company, will now offer 90-day maintenance
medication prescriptions for insured and Medicare members and is
working with state governments to make the same option available to
Medicaid members where allowable. Self-funded plan sponsors will
also have the ability to offer this option. In addition, Aetna will
waive early refill limits on 30-day prescription maintenance
medications for all members with pharmacy benefits administered
through CVS Caremark.
Caremark is working with all clients to waive early refill
limits on 30-day prescription maintenance medications. Most
Caremark clients already offer a 90-day benefit for maintenance
medications and the option of home delivery from CVS Caremark Mail
Service Pharmacy with no delivery cost.
"When you're in a position to increase convenience and help
provide some peace of mind, you act. As long as COVID-19 continues
to be a threat, we'll maintain a relentless focus on how best to
serve our patients, members and customers," Brennan continued.
Through its frequently updated COVID-19 resource center, CVS
Health is providing the latest information on precautions consumers
should take to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and who should
seek medical attention. Anyone presenting COVID-19 symptoms should
contact their health care provider immediately.
About CVS Health
CVS Health employees are united
around a common goal of becoming the most consumer-centric health
company in the world. We're evolving based on changing consumer
needs and meeting people where they are, whether that's in the
community at one of our nearly 10,000 local touchpoints, in the
home, or in the palm of their hand. Our newest offerings – from
HealthHUB® locations that are redefining what a pharmacy can be, to
innovative programs that help manage chronic conditions – are
designed to create a higher-quality, simpler and more affordable
experience. Learn more about how we're transforming health at
http://www.cvshealth.com.
Media Contact
T.J. Crawford
212-457-0583
CrawfordT2@aetna.com
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