The high cost of prescription medications is one of the greatest concerns for many older adults. That is especially true if you are taking more than one medication. In fact, the problem has become so serious that the elderly are encouraged to acquire discount cards for drugs so they can get lower prices at pharmacies.

Desert Regional Medical Center supports prescription drug cards as a way to help seniors reduce their drug costs. That is why the Medical Center is now offering these discount prescription cards from Catalyst Associates as a benefit of the Health Key Plus Program for people age 50 and older. The Health Key Plus prescription discount card allows you to choose from thousands of participating pharmacies nationwide including many major chains, most local dispensers and a mail order/home delivery option. When you travel, take the card with you. You may use it at other pharmacies.

The prescription discount card is not part of a health insurance plan, so there are no deductibles, no annual limits, no exclusions, no pre-existing condition limitations and no claim forms. The card is designed to allow you to fill prescriptions for medications at reduced costs to you.

For more information or an application to register for the free Health Key Plus membership program, call (760) 323-6498.

The Health Key Plus Program benefits include:

• Quarterly Newsletter

• Medical Claims Assistance

• Insurance Information

• Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare Forms

• Aging Resource Center/Internet Access

• Hospital Tour and Orientation

• Health Education Programs and Seminars

• Streamlined Registration

• Merchant Discount Program

• Gift Shop Discounts

• Cafeteria Discounts