May 5, 2020: Express Scripts Parachute Rx Helping the Unemployed and Uninsured Pay for Prescriptions

During the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, many maybe facing very difficult business decisions that could leave people in the workforce without health benefits. Express Scripts is responding with a new discount program to help impacted individuals who lose coverage afford their medications and maintain their health without insurance.

Extra relief for Americans who are unemployed and uninsured due to COVID-19. Express Scripts is launching Express Scripts Parachute RxSM – a temporary program to help Americans who are unemployed and uninsured as a result of this pandemic obtain prescription drugs at deeply discounted prices so they can take them as prescribed and stay healthier through these times. Deep discounts on thousands of drugs through thousands of pharmacies. Thanks to an unprecedented partnership with manufacturers and pharmacies across the industry, eligible individuals pay $25 or less for a 30-day supply of thousands of generic drugs and $75 or less for a 30-day supply of many brand-name drugs commercially insured members take today.   People can choose to get their medications delivered to their home from Express Scripts Pharmacy® or at more than 50,000 participating pharmacies, including Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, Rite-Aid and thousands of grocers and local independent pharmacies.