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Copay Waiver Program

The copay waiver program temporarily waives your copayment or coinsurance for specially selected drugs. Program guidelines vary depending on the drug.

ACE Inhibitors Copay Waiver Program

Try a generic ACE Inhibitor or ACE Combo and receive the first one-month supply without having to pay anything at the pharmacy. This program runs through December 31, 2009.

 

Program Details
This program waives your first cost share for a one-month supply of a generic ACE Inhibitor or ACE Combo if you have not previously tried a generic ACE Inhibitor or ACE Combo.

 

ARBs and ACE Inhibitors are used to treat the same condition. You should discuss with your doctor if an ACE Inhibitor or ACE Combo is right for you.  You will need a new prescription to change to an ACE Inhibitor or ACE Combo.

 

Here is a list of the brand-name ARB or ARB/Diuretic Combination medications you may be currently taking:

 

ARB Medications ARB/Diuretic Combination Medications
  • Atacand
  • Avapro
  • Benicar
  • Cozaar
  • Diovan
  • Micardis
  • Teveten
  • Atacand HCT
  • Avalide
  • Benicar HCT
  • Diovan HCT
  • Hyzaar
  • Micardis HCT
  • Teveten HCT

 

These are the generic ACE and ACE/Diuretic Combination medications available within this program. Although these options may not be a generic equivalent, they are from the same drug class as the brand-name drugs.

 

ACE Inhibitor Medications ACE/Diuretic Combination Medications
  • benazepril (generic Lotensin)
  • captopril (generic Capoten)
  • enalapril (generic Vasotec)
  • fosinopril (generic Monopril)
  • lisinopril (generic Prinivil/Zestril)
  • moexipril (generic Univasc)
  • quinapril (generic Accupril)
  • ramipril (generic Altace)
  • trandolapril (generic Mavik)
  • benazepril/HCTZ (generic Lotensin HCT)
  • captopril/HCTZ (generic Capozide)
  • enalapril/HCTZ (generic Vaseretic)
  • fosinopril/HCTZ (generic Monopril HCT)
  • lisinopril/HCTZ (generic Prinzide/Zestoretic)
  • moexipril/HCTZ (generic Uniretic)
  • quinapril/HCTZ (generic Accuretic)

 

Please note:

  • If your plan has a deductible, you must meet the deductible before your cost share is waived, unless your plan waives the deductible for generics
  • You must fill the prescription at a retail pharmacy to receive the waiver. Mail service pharmacy is not eligible.
  • This program applies to all members with a Wellmark drug card except for Medicare supplement members and those who belong to self-funded groups who have “opted out” of the program

 

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