SilverScript Insurance Company, a CVS Health Company, Introduces New Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Options for 2017

"Our plans are unique in that our beneficiaries will continue to have access to a $0-deductible for drugs on all tiers of the formulary, not just for lower-tier drugs that are primarily generics, and SilverScript is the only national basic plan with this feature," said Todd Meek, president, SilverScript Insurance Company, CVS Health.

SilverScript will provide two innovative Part D plan options in 2017: SilverScript Choice and SilverScript Plus. SilverScript Choice is a basic plan that offers comprehensive coverage with competitive premiums and the same affordable copay at every pharmacy in the network, and SilverScript Plus is an enhanced plan that provides additional coverage in the Coverage Gap (Donut Hole). The Plus plan is designed for people who take several medications on a regular basis and are likely to reach the Coverage Gap during the 2017 plan year.

SilverScript Awarded 4-star High Performer Rating Issued by CMS
SilverScript maintained its 4-star performance rating from CMS for 2017, surpassing industry standards in delivering value, clinical outcomes and customer service. CMS annually evaluates and rates plan performance of Medicare Part D prescription drug plans based on quality, value and service measures. Plans are scored on a scale of one to five, with five stars being the highest achievable rating.

"Few plans achieve a 4-star or higher rating from CMS, and we are focused on continued improvement as we strive to maintain our performance and quality rating," added Meek. "As an objective tool, the CMS Star Ratings system is also a helpful way for Medicare eligible individuals who are making annual coverage elections to easily identify which prescription drug plans will offer high quality service and value and be assured of industry-leading coverage."

Enrollment for the 2017 plan year begins on October 15, 2016, through December 7, 2016.  Consumers interested in learning more about the SilverScript plan options can visit www.silverscript.com, or call toll-free 1-866-552-6106, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  TTY users call 1-866-552-6288. 

About CVS Health
CVS Health is a pharmacy innovation company helping people on their path to better health. Through its more than 9,600 retail pharmacies, more than 1,100 walk-in medical clinics, a leading pharmacy benefits manager with nearly 80 million plan members, a dedicated senior pharmacy care business serving more than one million patients per year, and expanding specialty pharmacy services, the Company enables people, businesses and communities to manage health in more affordable and effective ways. This unique integrated model increases access to quality care, delivers better health outcomes and lowers overall health care costs. Find more information about how CVS Health is shaping the future of health at https://www.cvshealth.com.

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