{"id":10500,"date":"2025-06-13T16:25:47","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T21:25:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/?p=10500"},"modified":"2025-06-17T15:30:05","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T20:30:05","slug":"high-cost-drug-discount-program-cost-relief-for-specialty-drugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/gated-agent\/high-cost-drug-discount-program-cost-relief-for-specialty-drugs\/","title":{"rendered":"High-Cost Drug Discount Program: Cost relief for specialty drugs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We are excited to announce the launch of the High-Cost Drug Discount Program (HCDDP) starting with September renewals for large group fully insured clients<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HCDDP will provide members\u2019 accessible pricing of specialty medications and help improve medication adherence. By helping reduce out-of-pocket costs, the program may enable members to experience immediate financial benefits, while you and your clients see the value of innovative solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How HCDDP works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The program is designed to help maximize available manufacturer assistance while carefully managing member cost share. The high-touch HCDDP Care Team provides elevated service and support by contacting members by mail and phone to facilitate participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HCDDP benefits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Members<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Helps reduce cost share for specialty medications included in the program<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • HCDDP Care Team that provides proactive support and assistance throughout a member\u2019s\u00a0treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Simple enrollment process \u2013 The HCDDP Care Team facilitates the enrollment process directly with members and provides customized communications<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Pharmacy agnostic \u2013 The program will be available across all network pharmacies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • No additional cost* to fully insured groups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Employers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Assists with medication adherence for employees<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Potential savings in drug spend<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • No additional cost* for fully insured groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • No employer action for implementation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      If you have questions, please contact your Blue KC sales representative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      * For costs and further details of the coverage, including exclusions, any reductions or limitations and the terms under which the policy may be continued in force, see your insurance broker or contact Blue KC. <\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t\t

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