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TompkinsRx Prescription Drug Discount Card

The Tompkins County Legislature developed the TompkinsRx prescription drug discount card program in order to save individuals without health insurance an average of 20% on the cost of prescription medicine at all drug stores in Tompkins County (as of 1/18/05).  

If you already have prescription insurance benefits

You cannot use the TompkinsRx card with your current prescription insurance benefit to further reduce costs, but you can use the TompkinsRx card on drugs that are not covered under your plan. Additionally, you may be able to use TompkinsRx to reduce your out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs until you meet your deductible. Call your insurance plan for information. For more information, visit the TompkinsRx website hosted by Caremark Rx.

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions about this prescription drug discount card program.

How does TompkinsRx work?
What does it cost to enroll in TompkinsRx?
Who can use the TompkinsRx card?
How much will I save by using the TompkinsRx card?
How can I save with mail order?
Can I save money by ordering my brand name prescription medications (such as Lipitor, Topamax) through mail service?
Where can I get a TompkinsRx card?
Does each member of my family need their own card?
Can other members of my household use the TompkinsRx card?
Can I use the card more than once?
Which pharmacies accept the TompkinsRx card?
How does the TompkinsRx card differ from other prescription discount cards?
Can I use TompkinsRx if I don't have any insurance?
Can I use TompkinsRx if I am 65+?
What if I am 65 or over and have EPIC (Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage)?
Can I have the TompkinsRx card if I have a Medicare Approved Drug Discount Card (MADDC)?
Where do I go if I have questions about TompkinsRx?
Q.  
How does TompkinsRx work?
A.  

Tompkins County has contracted with one of the nation's leading pharmacy benefit managers, to make the TompkinsRx card available for free to anyone in Tompkins County. Simply present your TompkinsRx card at a participating pharmacy when you fill your prescription. All commonly prescribed prescription drugs, brand name and generic, are covered. Please note that TompkinsRx is not insurance.
Q.  
What does it cost to enroll in TompkinsRx?
A.  

The TompkinsRx card is FREE. There is no cost to join.

Q.  
Who can use the TompkinsRx card?
A.  

Any resident, regardless of age, income, or existing health coverage. But you cannot use TompkinsRx in conjunction with other cards to get additional discounts on a prescription.
Q.  
How much will I save by using the TompkinsRx card?
A.  
Savings on each prescription may vary depending upon the medication and the pharmacy you use. TompkinsRx can save an average of 20% off of the pharmacys regular retail prices for prescription drugs.
Q.  
How can I save with mail order?
A.  

TompkinsRx card holders are automatically eligible for additional savings through mail service. For more information, call toll-free 1-877-321-2652 or visit the TompkinsRx website hosted by Caremark Rx.
Q.  
Can I save money by ordering my brand name prescription medications (such as Lipitor, Topamax) through mail service?
A.  

Savings can vary by drug and pharmacy, but you can order any medication you are taking on an ongoing basis through mail service. For more information, including a price estimate, call toll-free 1-877-321-2652 or visit the TompkinsRx website hosted by Caremark Rx.
Q.  
Where can I get a TompkinsRx card?
A.  
Cards are currently available at the Gannett Pharmacy and at many other pharmacies, health care provider offices, and public places in Tompkins County (e.g., town and village halls, libraries, local agencies).
Q.  
Does each member of my family need their own card?
A.  
No, one card is good for the entire family.
Q.  
Can other members of my household use the TompkinsRx card?
A.  

Yes, any member of your household can use the same TompkinsRx card.
Q.  
Can I use the card more than once?
A.  

There are no restrictions and no limits on how many times you may use your card.

Q.  
Which pharmacies accept the TompkinsRx card?
A.  

The card is accepted at all pharmacies in Tompkins County (as of 1/18/05) and more than 54,000 pharmacies nationwide, including major chains. To find a participating pharmacy, call toll-free 1-877-321-2652, or visit the TompkinsRx website hosted by Caremark Rx, or ask your local pharmacy if they accept the TompkinsRx card.

Q.  
How does the TompkinsRx card differ from other prescription discount cards?
A.  

You can get the card for free without completing any paperwork. The card is accepted at all local pharmacies (as of 1/18/05) and at over 54,000 pharmacies nationwide.

Q.  
Can I use TompkinsRx if I don't have any insurance?
A.  

Yes. If you don't have insurance for prescription medicine, TompkinsRx can help you save money on your prescription drugs at all local pharmacies (as of 1/18/05) or through mail service.

Uninsured adults may qualify for one of New York States health insurance programs that include prescription drug coverage. For information on Family Health Plus, call 1-800-231-0744. Working uninsured adults may be eligible to enroll in Healthy New York. Call 1-866-HEALTHY NY (1-866-432-5849).

Uninsured children under age 19 are eligible for Child Health Plus; it is FREE at lower income levels with a sliding monthly premium level after this. Call 1-800 231-0744.
Q.  
Can I use TompkinsRx if I am 65+?
A.  
Yes. However, people 65+ years of age without any prescription coverage may be eligible for New York States prescription assistance program, EPIC.
Q.  
What if I am 65 or over and have EPIC (Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage)?
A.  
You can still get the TompkinsRx card if you have EPIC. However, TompkinsRx is not prescription drug insurance so you will typically save more with EPIC. You cannot use the TompkinsRx card in conjunction with your EPIC card to reduce your co-payment or satisfy your deductible. Call EPIC at 1-800-332-3742 for more information.
Q.  
Can I have the TompkinsRx card if I have a Medicare Approved Drug Discount Card (MADDC)?
A.  
You can still get the TompkinsRx card if you already have one of the Medicare Approved Drug Discount Cards, however you cannot use both for the same prescription. You can check with your pharmacy to see which card offers you the best price on any particular prescription.
Q.  
Where do I go if I have questions about TompkinsRx?
A.  

Call toll-free 1-877-321-2652, or visit the TompkinsRx website hosted by Caremark Rx, or as your local pharmacy if they accept the TompkinsRx card.