Which prescription savings option is best for you?

In this article:

• Common eligibility restrictions
• Saving with SingleCare
• How to use SingleCare

In this article

• Common eligibility restrictions
• Saving with SingleCare
• How to use SingleCare

There have been some new prescription savings options coming to market, including new copay assist options, manufacturer, and direct-to-consumer programs. Manufacturer prescription savings programs can help reduce drug costs, but many have strict rules about who can use them, often limiting eligibility to those who already have insurance or excluding users of particular insurance, like Medicare. SingleCare stands out because it is free and available to everyone. Since people have different needs, looking at all your options can help you save more. Here, we’ll look at different ways to save and when SingleCare might be the right choice for you.

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Common eligibility restrictions

Many manufacturer-sponsored discount programs have eligibility rules that limit who can use them. Here are some common barriers:

• Insurance status: Many discount programs do not apply if you already have insurance that covers your medications. So, if you already have commercial, private, or government insurance, you aren’t eligible to use their discounts. Government-funded programs like Medicare and Medicaid have regulations that dictate how discounts can be applied and strict pricing rules to ensure that taxpayers’ funds are used appropriately. 
  • How SingleCare is different: With SingleCare, you are choosing to use a coupon instead of your insurance, but having insurance doesn’t disqualify you from taking advantage of our discounts. We just want you to get the lowest possible prices!
• Limited medication coverage: Some programs exclude certain medications, particularly brand-name drugs or specific treatments such as weight-loss drugs. Other programs cover mostly brand-name drugs (even when a lower cost generic is available), and manufacturer programs are often product-centric and specific to a single drug. This means that even if you have a manufacturer-sponsored prescription discount card, it might not help with every prescription. 
  • How SingleCare is different: SingleCare offers discounts on over 10,000 brand-name, generic, and over-the-counter medications (with a prescription), so there’s a good chance your Rx will be covered!
• Pharmacy participation: Discounts are often limited to specific participating pharmacies. In other words, if your local pharmacy isn’t part of the network, you may not be able to use the discount. 
  • How SingleCare is different: Luckily, SingleCare partners with over 35,000 major pharmacies and grocers in the United States, so you can get the medication you need at a location near you!
• Savings limits: Some programs, particularly manufacturer savings cards, have limits on how much you can save per prescription, per month, or per year. Some are also limited to a specific number of prescription fills per year.
  • How SingleCare is different: There is no limit to how much you can save with SingleCare. You can reuse our coupons on every refill as long as you have a valid prescription.

While many other drug discount programs have limitations, SingleCare is open to everyone, regardless of insurance type. Whether you use commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, VA benefits, or have no insurance at all, you can use SingleCare. Plus, there are no enrollment rules based on insurance or income. Just remember that with our savings program, you’re opting not to use your insurance in order to get lower drug prices with SingleCare. 

RELATED: Can I use SingleCare if I’m on Medicare?

When SingleCare may be the best choice for you

Manufacturer-sponsored discount programs can be confusing, especially since each has its own rules. That’s why SingleCare aims to be accessible to everyone. Below are a few scenarios on how different people can benefit from SingleCare.

• Scenario 1: You’re enrolled in insurance with prescription drug coverage.
  Certain discount programs are unavailable to people with prescription drug coverage. With SingleCare, your insurance status does not matter – you’re always eligible for savings as long as you have a valid prescription. Even with insurance, often SingleCare’s price might beat your copay.

• Scenario 2: A Medicare Part D beneficiary faces high out-of-pocket costs before meeting their deductible or annual out-of-pocket cap.
  Unlike other savings programs, SingleCare does not limit users by insurance, so everyone can access savings without restrictions, regardless of coverage.

• Scenario 3: A veteran needs a medication the VA doesn’t offer and must fill it at an outside pharmacy. Some discount programs do not work for VA patients. With SingleCare, VA patients can still save money on prescription medications at out-of-network pharmacies, making it easier to afford medications not offered by the VA.

• Scenario 4: A Medicaid enrollee finds their medication isn’t covered or is only available at select pharmacies.
  Some discount programs don’t apply to medications that Medicaid doesn’t cover. SingleCare is different because it allows Medicaid enrollees to get discounts on medications that Medicaid doesn’t cover, offering a useful alternative for needed prescriptions.

• Scenario 5: You’ve met the maximum savings limit.
  Some manufacturer-sponsored discount programs have a cap on how much you can save per year. If you’ve met your limit, you can switch to another savings method like SingleCare, which doesn’t have any savings limits.

• Scenario 6: Your copay with insurance is higher than the self-pay price.
  Unfortunately, this happens more often than most people think. Many people assume insurance will offer the best price for their prescription every time, but that’s not always the case. To maximize your savings on every prescription fill, ask the pharmacist for the self-pay price (or price without insurance), then add a SingleCare discount on top.

Related: 5 ways to save with SingleCare

How to use SingleCare

Did you know that SingleCare can help you cut prescription costs by up to 80%? Here’s how to get started in just three simple steps:

1. Look up your medication on our website or in the iOS or Android app, then enter your dosage, quantity, and location.
2. Print, text, email, or save the coupon to your phone.
3. Present the coupon to the pharmacy staff before they fill your prescription.

Signing up for SingleCare is optional, but registered members get our lowest prescription prices and earn bonus savings on every refill. Sign up today to get an extra $3 off your next eligible prescription fill with SingleCare!

It’s as easy as that! Have questions or need help? Just ask! We’re available at 1-844-234-305, or you can connect with us on Facebook. We’re excited to help you save!