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Flu Shot Questions and Answers |
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What retail pharmacies are participating in the pilot flu shot program? |
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Participating retail pharmacies and independents include CVS, Medicine Shoppe, Giant (AHOLD), Walgreen, Shoppers (Supervalu/Farm Fresh), Leadernet, Kroger, Safeway, Rite Aid, K-Mart and Ukrop's. |
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Will the flu shot program have any special requirements? |
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No. TLC Key Advantage plan members should present their plan ID card at the pharmacy counter so that the pharmacist can determine their eligibility and coverage |
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Will there be walk-in service available or will members have to make an appointment? |
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An appointment may or may not be required by the pharmacy. Plan members should call the Medco/The Local Choice participating flu shot program pharmacy to determine when pharmacy flu shots are available. |
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Will participating flu program pharmacies have special hours? |
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That will vary by the pharmacy. Some pharmacies are designating specific days and times when shots will be available. Others are allowing walk-ins. |
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Are the participating flu program pharmacies offering flu shots to the general public or just to those with a Medco pharmacy benefit? |
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These pharmacies are offering flu shots to the general public. However, Medco has a special contract with retail pharmacies to offer flu shots through the TLC Key Advantage plan's prescription drug benefit. |
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Will the flu shot program be offered every year? |
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The flu shot program is a pilot program provided through Medco under the TLC Key Advantage prescription drug benefit. After the end of the program we will evaluate utilization and its effectiveness and make a determination whether it will be offered in future years. |
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