REP. BASSI:
      APPLICATIONS FOR DISCOUNT DRUG CLUB AVAILABLE

PALATINE (December 5, 2003)  –  Applications are now available for the new state prescription discount Buying Club that allows all Illinois seniors to get relief from skyrocketing prescription drug costs.  State Representative Suzanne “Suzie” Bassi (R-Palatine), who supported the legislation this spring, said that beginning January 1^st, the new program will provide relief from the rising costs of prescription drugs to all Illinois seniors, regardless of income. 

“Costs of prescription drugs are soaring while many of our senior citizens are living on a fixed income and this is a huge problem for many,” Bassi stressed. “The new discount drug club program offers seniors of all income levels opportunities to save money on their prescription drugs.”

All Illinois seniors may participate in the new prescription discount Buying Club for a $25 annual enrollment fee. Participating pharmacies will provide on the spot discounts on seniors’ prescriptions based upon the price negotiated with the manufacturer. Participants may also receive discounts on medications they order by mail. Bassi added that low and moderate income seniors currently enrolled in the state’s Circuit Breaker Program automatically qualify for the new drug discount Buying Club, and will have their annual enrollment fee waived.

Representative Bassi said that seniors may apply by:

• Calling toll-free 1-888-215-3462;
• Downloading an application form at www.state.il.us/aging or www.savrx.com; or
• Contacting the Illinois Department on Aging by phone at 1-800-252-8966, or by e-mail at ilsenior@aging.state.il.us.

 “It’s a great program and I encourage anyone interested to pick up the phone or download an application now,” said Bassi. 

For more information, contact Rep. Bassi’s office at (847) 776-1880.

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