Open Enrollment & Benefits Reference Guide

OPEN ENROLLMENT & BENEFITS REFERENCE GUIDE

CVS CAREMARK

Prescription Benefit Program

The Anne Arundel County prescription plan is managed by CVS Caremark. A brief summary of the prescription benefit plan is listed

below and on the pages following. For additional plan details, contact CVS Caremark at

1-866-409-8521

www.caremark.com ,

or the

County Benefits Team.

Note:

1. A maintenance medication is taken regularly for chronic conditions or long-term therapy. A few examples include medications for manag-

ing high blood pressure, asthma, diabetes, or high cholesterol.

2. Copayment, copay or coinsurance means the amount a plan participant is required to pay for a prescription in accordance with a Plan,

which may be a deductible, a percentage of the prescription price, a fixed amount or other charge, with the balance, if any, paid by a Plan.

3. When a generic is available, but the pharmacy dispenses the brand-name medication for any reason, you will pay the difference between

the brand-name medication and the generic plus the brand copayment. A brand penalty appeal form is available on CountyConnect.