This one is built around a defined formulary: a published list of more than 1,000 commonly prescribed acute and chronic medications that are included for members enrolled in the employer’s ESPA. Filled at more than 70,000 pharmacies nationwide, with mail-order and an assistance program for higher-cost drugs. Search for one of your medications below and see if you can start saving.
Prescription Benefit
Type a medication name to check the formulary included with your plan. A defined list of more than 1,000 commonly prescribed acute and chronic medications, not a single discount rate.
A discount card lowers a price at the register. A formulary is a defined list of medications the plan includes, chosen to cover the conditions employees actually fill prescriptions for. This benefit is built on a formulary, with a discount available on top for medications that fall outside it. That is a structural difference, and it shows up at the pharmacy counter.
By using pre-tax dollars and offering access to discounted pharmacy pricing, this benefit helps lower out-of-pocket medication costs for your employees while also reducing your company’s payroll tax liability.
This prescription benefit
Offering prescription savings doesn’t just help employees—it’s also a strategic move for your bottom line.
One of the fastest-growing costs in employer healthcare is prescription spend. Your ESPA plan helps provide employees access to many common medications without adding additional pressure on your major medical plan. Real savings for your employees and potential savings in your premiums when your dependency on your major medical is decreased.
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Note: Tax benefits stem from the structure of the Self-Insured Medical Reimbursement Plan, which uses pre-tax funding. Employers benefit from reduced FICA taxes, while employees only realize tax advantages if they actively participate in the plan and earn the reimbursement after-tax. Without participation, any reimbursement becomes taxable, negating the financial benefit.
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