Familywize Discount Prescription Cards
Staring in July 2008, the United Way partnered with the Familywize program to distribute, free of charge, discount prescription cards to the residents of Indian River County. The FamilyWize card can save participants about 30 percent on drug purchases, said Michael Kint United Way CEO. Prescription drugs "are a concern for just about everyone across the board in one way or another, and this is a great way of making sure you have a level playing field for anyone who needs to get a hold of these," Kint said. The program does not have any age or income restrictions, and people with insurance can benefit from the program if they need a prescription that isn't covered, Kint said. "For the most part, you just have to have the card. You can bring it in. You show it to them, and it can be used by anybody, even if you have insurance," he said. "Let's say you're taking a drug for allergies and your insurance doesn't cover that specific pharmaceutical; you can use this card to get a reduced rate on that." Discount cards can be obtained from the United Way office at 1836 14th Avenue in downtown Vero Beach during business hours. People with Internet access can also print a card by visiting the website at www.FamilyWize.com as well as look up drug prices and the list of participating pharmacies. Most pharmacies across the U.S. honor the cards and there is no cost for the card nor eligibility requirements.
