Brooks launches Monroe County
prescription discount plan

Fulfilling a pledge to local seniors to help them save money when purchasing often costly prescription drugs, Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks has launched the Monroe County Prescription Discount Plan.

At Brooks' direction, Monroe County will immediately begin to accept applications for Monroe County - RxChoice Cards. Enrollment is free to all Monroe County seniors regardless of income. By using the AARP definition of a senior, age 50 or older, Brooks noted that Monroe County is making this program available to an expansive segment of residents.

Monroe County - RxChoice Cards will be accepted by most major retail pharmacies including Wegmans, Tops, CVS, Eckerd, Kmart, Rite Aid, Medicine Shoppe, Target and Wal-Mart.

Enrollment forms maybe obtaining by calling a 24-hour phone line that has been dedicated for the Prescription Discount Plan at 585-274-6285. Enrollment forms and additional information on the program can also be accessed from the Monroe County Web Site at www.monroecounty.gov. Brooks said that enrollment forms would also be made available to local pharmacies, government offices, senior centers and senior communities for distribution.

"To offer this exiting new program to all seniors in our community, Monroe County has partnered with a national prescription drug discount card provider - The RxChoice Drugstore Savings Club," said Brooks. "Let the savings begin! Currently 2 million members strong, RxChoice can save Monroe County Seniors an average of 15 percent on brand name drugs and 44 percent on generics," Brooks said.

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