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Regular Agenda Item 4. A.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	10/15/2019
Submitted For:	Jacque Sanders	Submitted By:	Cathy Melvin, Executive Assistant
Department:	Deputy County Mgr/Library District

Information

Request/Subject

Approve Gila County's participation in the National Association of Counties' (NACo) Live Healthy Dental Discount Program and Medical Services Program.

Background Information

Gila County currently is enrolled in NACo's Prescription Drug Discount Program; however, it is not enrolled in the Dental Discount Program or the Medical Services Program. The programs are free for member counties and inexpensive for residents.

Prescription Drug Discount Program: Free for residents

Dental Discount Program: $6.95/month or $69 per year for individuals; $8.95/month or $79/year for families

Medical Services Program: $6.95/month or $69/year for individuals; $8.95/month or $79/year for families

The NACo Live Healthy Prescription, Health and Dental Discount Programs are not insurance, but rather are discount programs.

The NACo Live Healthy Prescription, Health and Dental Discount Programs provide relief to uninsured and underinsured Americans who face high prescription, health and dental costs. The program is free to NACo member counties and it has been offering real savings to county residents across the country since 2004. The program, which is administered by CVS Caremark, includes discounts on prescriptions, vision care, LASIK & PRK vision procedures, hearing aids and screenings, prepaid lab work, prepaid diagnostic imaging, diabetic supplies and dental care.

The prescription portion of the program has continued to grow since 2004, providing an average savings of 32 percent on thousands of medications. The savings range from 15 to 75 percent, and the free discount card is accepted at more than 68,000 pharmacies nationwide. Adding the dental discount will enable residents to save on all health services through one program. This program helps residents of NACo member counties save 15 to 50 percent on dental care and is honored by more than 110,000 participating providers nationwide. The dental discounts help people who are uninsured, but can also complement health insurance plans or work with health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.

Evaluation

Participating in the Dental Discount Program and Medical Services Program will help Gila County residents save money on dental and health services.

Conclusion

In order to participate in the NACo Live Healthy Dental Discount Program and Medical Services Program, the Gila County Board of Supervisors must agree to participate by formally agreeing in a public meeting.

Recommendation

Staff recommends that the Board agree to enroll in NACo's Live Healthy Dental Discount Program and Medical Services Program in order to make these services available to Gila County residents.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to approve Gila County's enrollment and participation in the National Association of Counties' Live Healthy Dental Discount Program and Medical Services Program and; further, direct staff to report to the Board when that process has been completed and the services are available to Gila County residents. (Jacque Sanders)

Attachments
NACo Live Healthy Form
NACo Brochure