PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS

The OU Health Plan utilizes EmpiRx and Silver Scripts  as the Plan’s Prescription Drug Manager (PBM).

What is Covered? – The OU Plan covers drugs that must be prescribed by a Professional Provider, and approved by the FDA for the treatment or for specific diagnosis or condition. The drug must also be Medically Necessary treatment of the condition for which the drug is prescribed, and not Experimental and Investigational as defined in the Plan Document, unless otherwise required pursuant to an external appeal. Insulin and oral agents for controlling blood sugar are provided through the prescription drug program, as are other diabetic supplies.

Generic equivalents of prescribed drugs will be provided unless specifically prohibited by the prescribing physician. If you choose to obtain a brand name drug when a generic equivalent is available, you will be responsible to pay the additional excess charges.

How the Program Works. – If you purchase drugs at a participating (in-network) pharmacy or through the mail order pharmacy, your co-payments depend upon the category of the drug purchased. Generic drugs cost the least, while preferred drugs and non-preferred drugs are more expensive. For a list of preferred drugs (PDL), see the Pharmacy Benefit Manager’s website at EmpiRxhealth.com and SilverScript.com

Using the Mail Order Pharmacy. – If you choose, you may order a 90-day supply of long term or maintenance drugs through the mail order pharmacy or at your local CVS drug store. Three refills of mail order drugs may be obtained under each prescription order. Your co-pays will be less for mail order drugs than for drugs you refill monthly at the drug store. Drugs purchased through the mail order service will be sent directly to your home, postage paid. You can contact EmpiRx Customer Service at 1-877-241-7123.

The table below shows your co-pay for drugs, depending on the type of drug (generic, preferred or non-preferred) and whether you obtain the drug at a retail drug store, through the mail order pharmacy or at your local drug store.

Example below. See Plan Document for additional information.

	In-Network Retail Provider	Mail Order
Generic drugs	$5 co-pay for 30-day supply	Mail order is $10 for a 90-day supply.
Preferred brand drugs	$35 co-pay for 30-day supply	Mail order is $70 for a 90-day supply.
Non-preferred brand drugs	$60 co-pay for 30-day supply	Mail order is $120 for a 90-day supply.
Specialty drugs		Call EmpiRx  at 1-877-241-7123 for details.

 

Drugs that Require Prior Authorization – Certain drugs that may be prescribed by your doctor require that the pharmacist contact the pharmacy benefit manager for verification of coverage. These drugs include those used to treat migraines, obesity, ADD, narcolepsy and arthritis, etc. The pharmacist will let your physician know if there are any authorization or limitation requirements on the prescribed drugs.