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7. Resolution 5349 - NLC Prescription Drug ProgramCity of Kalispell 201 1St Ave E. P.O. Box 1997 Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997 (406) 758-7000 Fax (406)7757 REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Terry Mitton, Director of Human Resources SUBJECT: National League of Cities - Prescription Discount Card Program MEETING DATE: March 23, 2009 BACKGROUND: The National League of Cities (NLC), of which Kalispell is a member, has launched a FREE prescription discount card program for cities to help residents cope with the high cost of prescription drugs. Residents, to be eligible, are those who are without health insurance, a traditional pharmacy benefit plan, or have prescriptions not covered by insurance. The NLC Prescription Discount Card program is administered by CVS Caremark http://www2.caremark.com/nlc/, an experienced prescription discount card provider who has administered these type programs since 1992. There is no cost to the city to sponsor the program other than set up fees by our webmaster to add a dedicated page and links to the City's website and the staffs time to visit all the CVS Caremark participating pharmacies (See attached current list) seeking their commitment to participate and allowing for brochures and flyers at their location. CVS Caremark will produce and provide the city with personalized (our name and logo) prescription discount ID cards as well as other template marketing materials (brochures and flyers) and stands to display the cards. Following the launch of the program, residents will have access to the program which includes: • Average savings of 20% • Coverage for all family members • No limit on how many times the card can be used • No age or income requirements • No enrollment or membership fees RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt the resolution informing the National League of Cities that the City of Kalispell wishes to participate in the NLC Prescription Discount Card Program and work with the NLC and CVS Caremark to implement the program to the benefit of the residents of Kalispell. Respectively submitted, Terry tton Hu r Resources Director Myrtebb Interim City Manager A RESOLUTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT CARD PROGRAM. WHEREAS, many citizens of the City of Kalispell are among the millions of Americans without health insurance or with limited prescription drug coverage; and WHEREAS, the National League of Cities (the "NLC") sponsors a program in collaboration with CVS Caremark to provide relief to city residents around the country from the high cost of prescription drugs; and WHEREAS, the NLC Prescription Discount Card Program is available to member cities of NLC at no cost to those cities; and WHEREAS, CVS Caremark provides residents of participating cities with prescription discount cards, marketing materials and customer support; and WHEREAS, the discount cards offer an average savings of twenty percent (20%) off the retail price of most prescription drugs, has no enrollment form or membership fee, no restrictions based on the resident's age or income level, and may be used by City residents and their families any time their prescriptions are not covered by insurance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. The City of Kalispell, Montana hereby determines to inform the National League of Cities of its intent to participate in the NLC Prescription Discount Card Program and will work with NLC and CVS Caremark to implement the program to the benefit of the residents of Kalispell. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 23RD DAY OF MARCH, 2009. Pamela B. Kennedy Mayor ATTEST: Theresa White City Clerk CURRENT CVS CAREMARK PARTICIPANTS KALISPELL AREA As of February 18, 2009 Walgreens Stoick Drug Smith's Pharmacy Sykes Pharmacy Alberton's Pharmacy The Clinical Pharmacy Medical Arts Pharmacy Walmart Evergreen Rx Rosauers Big Sky IV Care Shopko Kmart Costco Kalispell Regional Medical Center Pharmacy