I would be also interested in such a guest speaker. g At 11:35 AM 6/17/2009, you wrote:
Sounds like a good idea to me. Actually, that was my first thought when I first read that message.Maria ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ellen Rubin" <ellenr5@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <infoshare@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 7:31 AM Subject: [infoshare] Re: [SPAM] Fw: free drug discount card offered by NYSAre Sounds interesting. are there enough of us to see if we can get a rep to come talk at an Infoshare meeting?? This seems to be available to people with disabilities regardless of age. What do you think?? Have a great day. Ellen Ellen At 04:24 AM 6/17/2009, you wrote:Subject: free drug discount card offered by NYSI thought the following might be of interest to list members who live in New York state.Maria>>New York State Working with Pharmacies and Manufacturers to Lower Drug Costs New York State recently introduced the New York Prescription Saver (NYPS), a free prescription discount card that can help save on the cost of prescription drugs. The card is for New York State residents who are 50 to 64 years of age or persons with a disability regardless of age. Income eligibility limits are up to $35,000 single and $50,000 married. Those with Medicaid coverage are not eligible. The NYPS card can lower the cost of prescriptions by as much as 60 percent on generics and 30 percent on brand name drugs. When the card is presented, the price will be reduced by a cash discount right at the pharmacy counter. Most outpatient prescription drugs are eligible for a discount. New York State is sponsoring the program with the support of a statewide network of over 3,900 pharmacies that are generously providing these discounts. Many pharmaceutical manufacturers are also participating and providing additional discounts. Individuals must meet the income requirements and use the card at participating pharmacies. Applicants can apply online at http://nyprescriptionsaver.fhsc.com, download a NYPS application from the website and mail it in, or call the toll-free Helpline at 1-800-788-6917. Participating pharmacies and the discounted prices for drugs can be found on the website. The NYPS program has outreach representatives across the State who can provide training to help others apply or present program information to groups. If you would like to make arrangements to have an outreach representative attend an event or meeting, please contact Joyce Finkelmeier through the toll-free number above. If you have questions regarding the NYPS program, you may call Curtis Funk, EPIC Outreach Coordinator, at 518-452-6880. _______________________________________________ Acbny-l mailing list Acbny-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx http://emissives.com/mailman/listinfo/acbny-l_emissives.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.70/2177 - Release Date: 06/15/09 05:54:00-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.comVersion: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.76/2183 - Release Date: 06/17/09 05:53:00