
The CareFirst CVS partnership is a game-changer for your healthcare expenses. By teaming up with CVS Health, CareFirst members can access discounted prices on prescription medications and health services.
You can save up to 80% on generic medications through the CareFirst CVS partnership. This can add up to significant cost savings over time.
With the partnership, you can also get discounts on health services like lab tests, X-rays, and other medical procedures at over 9,000 CVS locations nationwide. That's a lot of convenience and savings rolled into one.
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CareFirst and CVS Partnership
CareFirst has renewed its agreement with CVS Caremark to provide pharmacy benefit and other related services to its commercial and health care exchange members through 2023.
CareFirst and CVS Caremark have a long-standing partnership, with CVS Caremark managing the pharmacy benefit for CareFirst since 2014.
CVS Caremark will continue to provide a specialized account team to help support the integration of pharmacy data and information into key CareFirst initiatives, including CareFirst’s Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Total Care and Cost Improvement (TCCI) programs.
These programs aim to improve care quality while reducing or slowing the rise of care costs.
CVS Caremark will also continue to provide CVS Specialty, the specialty pharmacy of CVS Health, to CareFirst members taking specialty medications.
CareFirst members can use CVS Specialty for 24/7 access to specially trained nurses and pharmacists that provide disease management services and support.
CareFirst members taking specialty medications can also pick up their prescriptions at any CVS Pharmacy location or have them delivered.
CVS Health is a pharmacy innovation company that helps people on their path to better health through its integrated model.
This model increases access to quality care, delivers better health outcomes, and lowers overall health care costs.
Benefits and Savings
CareFirst CVS offers a range of benefits that can help you save money and improve your overall well-being.
By choosing CareFirst CVS, you can enjoy lower copays and coinsurance rates for doctor visits and prescriptions, which can add up to significant savings over time.
With CareFirst CVS, you can also take advantage of discounts on prescription medications, including a 10% discount on certain medications.
This can be especially beneficial for individuals who take multiple medications or have chronic health conditions.
CVS to Offer Pharmacy and Other Services
CVS Caremark will continue to provide pharmacy benefit and other related services to CareFirst members through 2023.
Under the terms of the agreement, CVS Caremark will offer a specialized account team to support the integration of pharmacy data and information into key CareFirst initiatives.
CareFirst's Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Total Care and Cost Improvement (TCCI) programs aim to improve care quality while reducing or slowing the rise of care costs.
CareFirst members taking specialty medications can use CVS Specialty, the specialty pharmacy of CVS Health, which offers 24/7 access to specially trained nurses and pharmacists.
CVS Specialty provides disease management services and support, as well as the flexibility to pick up specialty prescriptions at any CVS Pharmacy location or have their medications delivered.
The pharmacy benefit for CareFirst has been managed by CVS Caremark since 2014, and the company is pleased to continue and grow its longstanding partnership with CareFirst.
Save More with Mail Service

You can save more by using the mail service, which offers a convenient way to order your prescriptions from home.
To get started, simply call 1-877-673-3688 and ask for the FastStart service. This will give you the fastest service available.
For mail orders, complete the Mail Service Order Form and mail it along with your prescription and payment to CVS Caremark at P.O. Box 659541, San Antonio, TX 78265-9541.
You can pay by VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, check, or money order. Please note that cash is not accepted.
Standard shipping is free, but expedited shipping is available for an additional cost. Allow 10-14 days for delivery of your medication from the day you mail your order.
Here's a summary of the mail service details:
- Call 1-877-673-3688 and ask for FastStart service
- Mail the completed Mail Service Order Form to CVS Caremark at P.O. Box 659541, San Antonio, TX 78265-9541
- Allow 10-14 days for standard shipping (free) or expedited shipping (additional cost)
Healthcare Costs
CareFirst CVS offers comprehensive healthcare plans that cover a range of essential services. Medical, dental, and vision costs are a significant part of these plans.
Annual medical, dental, and vision costs for CareFirst CVS plans can be broken down into specific categories. The breakdown includes annual medical costs, as well as separate annual dental and vision costs.
CareFirst CVS medical plans cover prescriptions, making it easy to stay on top of medication costs. This coverage is included in the annual medical costs.
Here's a breakdown of the annual costs for CareFirst CVS plans:
Frequently Asked Questions
When did CVS stop taking Blue Cross Blue Shield?
CVS stopped providing specialty pharmacy services for Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program at the end of 2017. This contract termination affected CVS's ability to serve Blue Cross and Blue Shield customers.
Does Walgreens accept CareFirst?
Yes, Walgreens accepts CareFirst prescriptions. You can fill your CareFirst prescription at any Walgreens location, as well as other participating pharmacies listed on the CareFirst website.
Is CareFirst the same as Caremark?
CareFirst and CVS Caremark are separate companies, with CVS Caremark providing pharmacy benefits to CareFirst members. Learn more about the resources available to support your health journey.
Are CVS and CVS Caremark the same thing?
No, CVS and CVS Caremark are not the same thing. CVS Caremark is actually the pharmacy benefit management business of CVS Health, a separate entity from the retail business known as CVS/pharmacy.
What does CVS Caremark mean on my insurance card?
CVS Caremark is the company that manages your prescription plan, ensuring you have access to affordable medication. It's a part of the CVS Pharmacy network, which includes CVS Pharmacy, MinuteClinic, and CVS HealthHUB locations.
Sources
- https://www.carefirst.com/espn/
- https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/09/05/1107864/0/en/CareFirst-BlueCross-BlueShield-Renews-PBM-Contract-with-CVS-Caremark.html
- https://member.carefirst.com/members/pop-up/discount-drug-program.page
- https://individual.carefirst.com/individuals-families/news/2017/09/renews-pbm-contract-with-cvs-caremark/
- https://www.hcpss.org/employees/benefits/
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