If you are a Fresno Unified School District employee on a PPO plan, and you have used your MedImpact prescription benefit within the last year, we want to hear from you. If you haven’t yet completed the MedImpact Customer Service Survey, please be sure to participate and submit your feedback on these services. You’ll be […]
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At the Joint Health Management Board (JHMB), we’re always looking for ways to help you make informed, cost-effective choices when it comes to your prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Did you know that many OTC medications are available right off the shelf—often at lower prices—without waiting in line at the pharmacy? By purchasing these medications
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Rite Aid will soon be closing all its pharmacy locations in the Pacific Northwest, including those in the Fresno and Clovis areas. This may directly affect your ability to fill your prescriptions. Any prescriptions you may have with Rite Aid are expected to be transferred to another provider (e.g., CVS or Walgreens), depending on final
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Kaiser Permanente announced that as of Sunday, May 4, 2025, the hours for its Fresno Medical Center Pharmacy B have changed. The new hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, including holidays. This change is to support operational efficiency and prepare the Pharmacy team for the addition of a new pharmacy location at Orchard
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Retirees can now access health care benefits through Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided through Claremont.
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Coverage Tiers The MedImpact plan includes a four-tier prescription benefit. Tiered prescription drug plans require varying levels of payment depending on the drug’s tier and your copayment or coinsurance will be higher with a higher tier number. Tier Exceptions:A copay exception may be available if you are taking a Tier 4 medication and your physician
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If you have medications that have been impacted by recent national drug shortages, the Joint Health Management Board has good news. Currently, PPO Plan A and B members impacted by a shortage of certain medications can now obtain refills 10% earlier. For example, on a 90-day supply, you would be able to obtain your refill
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Diabetes supplies are now available for a $0 copay.
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The Joint Health Management Board is always looking for new ways to serve our members. With that in mind, we’re letting you know about a new benefit enhancement for those prescribed folic acid. As a PPO Plan A or B member, you are now eligible to receive folic acid as a standalone supplement with a
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Drug shortages are identified from time to time due to manufacturing issues, increased demand, and/or supply chain disruptions. In the event of a drug shortage, you may or may not be affected, depending on the availability of alternative medications and the specific supply situation in your area. If you are unable to obtain your
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