FamilyWize cards are prescription drug discounts cards. They reduce the cost of medicine by an average of 35% or $20 per prescription. They are self-explanatory. People just give them to the pharmacists with the prescriptions from their doctor. The discount varies by medication and the pharmacist will apply the discount automatically. People will save 8 times out of 10 over the pharmacy price. The only time there is no discount is when the pharmacy price is already lower, because people always pay the lowest price.

FamilyWize cards can be used by everyone in the community, not just people with no insurance. They can be used by people with health insurance, Medicaid or Medicare during deductible periods, for medications not covered by their plan and for people with Medicare Part D during the “doughnut hole.” 40% of adults don’t buy the medicine they need, have difficulty affording it or reduce the required dosage because of the high cost.

These free FamilyWize cards provide immediate relief UWHC feels it is vitally important to get them to as many people in our community as possible as fast as we can. These cards are being distributed free of charge by the FamilyWize Partnership and participating United Way Partner agencies, county agencies, community and faith-based organizations, doctors, businesses, and some pharmacies.