Through the relationship with the Midwest Employee Benefit Funds Coalition, CVS Caremark makes available to all participating Funds the opportunity to manage their prescription drug benefit costs by utilizing:

• A national pharmacy network of over 59,000 stores, representing 98% of all retail pharmacies.


• Mail Service for maintenance medications shipped throughout the country.


• State of the art Drug Utilization Review (DUR) programs that integrate retail and mail service data.


• Single source 800 line to answer your members' questions on all aspects of their prescription benefits.


• Voluntary Formulary Programs that reduce costs and let Funds share in manufacturer's rebates.


• Quarterly management reports to help understand plan spending and help project costs of future plan years.


• Advanced clinical management programs that address quality of care issues for individuals utilizing multiple medications and physicians.


• Disease Management Programs that focus on improving quality of life and cost reduction of chronic illnesses.


• Pharmacists available 24 hours per day to handle emergency calls through the 800 line.


• Caremark's mail service offers three options for ordering prescription refills: Automated telephone service (RxRequest), Internet (www.caremark.com) and through the mail. RxRequest provides options for refilling a prescription, checking order status, finding pharmacy locations and obtaining mail order/ claim forms.


• 24 / 7 Customer Service

Each participating Fund may take advantage of the attractive discounts the Coalition has negotiated for these services while:

• Maintaining complete control over your plan design.


• Contracting directly with Caremark for the services that best address your Funds' needs.


• Controlling your own eligibility.


• Maintaining fiduciary responsibility for funding the benefit.


• Members receive customized enrollment kits based on the Fund's plan design.