Effective January 1, 2010,* the State Health Benefits Program / School Employees’ Health Benefits Program (SHBP/SEHBP) prescription drug benefit will be managed by Medco. 

In December, Medco will distribute Welcome Packages to covered members that will explain the benefit, provide instructions on the prescription services, and include the Medco prescription drug ID card(s).  Beginning January 1, 2010,* members should present the Medco prescription drug ID card to the pharmacist when filling prescriptions.

In most cases, members with refills remaining with CVS Caremark mail order prescription(s), do not need to get a new prescription. Before filling the next order, Medco will need to confirm that the prescription information has been transferred correctly from CVS Caremark.  A refill request should be submitted when a two-week supply of medication remains.  After January 1, 2010,* members can refill prescriptions through Medco.  Please note, however, that controlled substances and compound medications will not be transferred.  A new prescription from the prescribing doctor is required for these medications.  Instructions for submitting new prescriptions to the Medco Pharmacy will be included with the Welcome Package.

Questions regarding the SHBP / SEHBP prescription drug benefit administered by Medco should be directed to Medco at 1-866-220-6512 or visit  www.medco.com/statenewjersey, starting December 1, 2009.

*January 2, 2010, for those members paid through the State’s Centralized Payroll Unit.