Maintenance Medications

Managing your maintenance medications is easier than ever thanks to Express Scripts^®Pharmacy Benefit Services, Walgreens^® and CVS^®. As a GuideStone^® health plan member, you'll receive a discount on the cost of your medication by having your 90-day prescriptions filled either online with Express Scripts or in person at your preferred major retailer — Walgreens or CVS.

What is a maintenance medication?

Maintenance medications are those you take regularly to control ongoing conditions, such as:

High blood pressure
Cholesterol levels
Diabetes
Asthma

Not sure if your prescription is a maintenance medication, or need to speak to a pharmacist? Call 1-800-555-3432 to speak with an Express Scriptspatient care advocate or a pharmacist 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

How Co-pays Work with Maintenance Medications

If your health benefits include a prescription co-pay, here’s what you need to know:

You can fill your maintenance medications twice for the regular co-pay at an in-network retail pharmacy.
Starting with your third fill at a retail pharmacy (other than Walgreens or CVS), there will be a $10 co-pay penalty for many maintenance prescriptions. The penalty does not apply to preventive medications, such as statins, which the Affordable Care Act requires to be provided at no cost to you.
Maintenance medications can be filled via Express Scripts home delivery. You’ll receive a discount for using mail order and will not be charged the $10 penalty. Set up automatic refills and you’ll never have to worry about running out of your medication! Please refer to the Home Delivery FAQ handout for more information.
A 90-day supply of maintenance medications may be filled at any Walgreens or CVS location as well. You will not be charged the $10 co-pay penalty. Please refer to the Member Choice handout for additional information.
Your co-pay will never be more than the cost of the drug.

How Deductibles Work with Maintenance Medications

If your health benefits include a deductible instead of a co-pay, here’s what you need to know:

Maintenance medications can be filled via Express Scripts home delivery. You’ll receive a discount for using mail order. Set up automatic refills and you’ll never have to worry about running out of your medication!
A 90-day supply of maintenance medications may be filled at any Walgreens or CVS location as well.

Pricing Medications for the Lowest Cost Option

To take advantage of the lowest-cost option, Express Scripts offers a “Price a Medication” tool that provides price transparency to select the lowest-cost option with each fill.

Home Delivery

Enjoy the safety and convenience of home delivery from Express Scripts Pharmacy. It’s easy to get started, and your medication will be delivered right to your door within 7 to 10 days after your prescription is received. Standard shipping is free, and next-day or two-day shipping is available at an extra charge. With Express Scripts, you can check your order status in real time at Express-Scripts.com/rx or in the mobile app!

90-Day Prescriptions at Walgreens or CVS

Filling your prescription at your neighborhood Walgreens or CVS is quick and easy. Simply ask your health care provider to submit your 90-day prescription to your preferred location or present your prescription along with your medical ID card in the store.