Blue Cross Blue Shield Vermont: Managing Prescription Drug Costs

Managing Prescription Drug Costs

Check your prescription drug coverage by logging onto our secure member site, then select your coverage type below to learn how to best manage your prescription drug costs:


		•	Three-Tier Prescription Drug Program
		•	Prescription Drug Benefits Program
		•	HSA Compatible Health Plans

Note: Some prescription drugs require prior approval in order to be eligible for benefits. Please refer to the prescription drug prior approval list.

Three-Tier Prescription Drug Program


1.	Understand the three-tier prescription drug program.

	Tier 1 -	Generic Drugs offer the LOWEST co-pay
	Tier 2 -	Brands on the Preferred Brand Name Drug List take the MIDDLE co-pay.
	Tier 3 -	Brand name drugs that are NOT on the Preferred Brand Name Drug List or brand name drugs WITH a generic alternative take the HIGHEST co-pay.

2.	Talk to your doctor about which preferred drugs are right for you.

3.	You must use a RESTAT network pharmacy to access your benefits and be eligible for any discounts that have been negotiated between RESTAT and BCBSVT.

Prescription Drug Benefits Program

Generic Drugs offer the LOWEST co-pay.

Use a RESTAT network pharmacy, to be eligible for any discounts that have been negotiated between RESTAT and BCBSVT.

The Member REPortal provides a prescription drug cost comparison tool for brand name and generic drugs. Shop local pharmacies once you have an estimated cost of the prescription.

HSA Compatible Health Plans

Use a RESTAT network pharmacy to be eligible for any discounts that have been negotiated between RESTAT and BCBSVT.

The Member REPortal provides a prescription drug cost comparison tool for brand name and generic drugs. Shop local pharmacies once you have an estimated cost of the prescription.