March 13, 2020
The South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA) wants to make sure that its State Health Plan members, including its older members and those with underlying health conditions, have an adequate supply of their medication during this time. Typically, you can refill your medication when 25 to 35 percent of your current prescription is remaining.
If you are concerned about your supply of medications due to COVID-19, you can contact your pharmacist to obtain an additional 30-day supply outside of the normal refill procedures. Please note that regulations pertaining to dispensing controlled substances still apply. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, pharmacies may be waiving charges for home delivery of prescription medication. Check with your network pharmacy to see if this service is being offered. You can find a network pharmacy by logging in to your Express Scripts account at www.express-scripts.com.
If your network pharmacy does not have your medication available, you may also contact Express Scripts at 855.612.3128 to request a supply of your prescription be filled by Express Scripts Home Delivery and mailed to you.
COVID-19 tests
The State Health Plan will cover testing to diagnose COVID-19 at no member cost when prescribed according to guidelines set by public health authorities. Any services associated with treatment will be covered following normal Plan provisions.