Co-op Connections

SWRE members will receive new Co-op Connections cards included with their January 2008 billing statements.

The cards are discount cards. They are NOT credit cards.

The cards can be used for significant savings at participating area and national businesses. Each participating business has identified specific discounts and/or items or services that can be discounted.

To learn more about Co-op Connections or to search for area or national discounts, go to the following web location: http://www.connections.coop/?id=swre

The Co-op Connections cards can also provide discounts on purchase of prescription drugs at participating pharmacies (see below for detailed information).

It is important to note that the Co-op Connections card is NOT insurance and may NOT be used with insurance plans.


Pharmacy Discount Information


How much will I save?

The pharmacy discounts can save you 10% to 60% on prescriptions at over 48,000 pharmacies nationwide, including CVS, Walgreens, Wal-Mart, Target and more.


How much does the feature cost?

Your pharmacy discounts are provided at no cost as part of your Co-op Connections program.


Does everyone in my family need an individual card?

No. One card may be used by the entire family.


I just received my card. Can I use it right away?

Yes. Just present your card and prescription at a participating retail pharmacy to receive a discount at the time of purchase.


How are these pharmacy discounts different from traditional prescription insurance?

This plan is NOT insurance. It is a pharmacy discount offer.

The card provides immediate discounts at the pharmacy.

Upon presenting your card to the pharmacist, you will pay the lower of a discounted price or the pharmacy's regular retail price. There are no forms to fill out and no limit to the number of times you can use the card. These discounts are available only at participating retail pharmacies.


Can I use my Co-op Connections card with my current insurance benefit to reduce my costs?

Your card CANNOT be used in conjunction with insurance.

However, you may use your card to purchase prescriptions not covered by your insurance plans at a discounted rate.


Where can I get a list of pharmacies that accept the card?

The Co-op Connections card is accepted at over 48,000 retail pharmacies nationwide.You can find participating pharmacy locations at http://www.locateproviders.com.


Will I always receive the lowest price?

Yes. You will receive the best price available to you through this program at the pharmacy. On occasion, pharmacies will price a particular medication lower than the discount rate provided by the card. If that occurs, you will receive the lower price.


Can I find out the discounted price of my prescriptions before going to the pharmacy?

Yes, if  you know the name, strength and quantity of the medication, you can find the discounted price of the medication by visiting http://www.rxpricequotes.com.


Why did the price of my prescription change since my last purchase?

Drug prices are different from pharmacy to pharmacy. Even chains have different prices in their stores, depending on the population they are servicing. Additonally, manufacturers' drug prices change periodically.