CVS/pharmacy, NCOA promote BenefitsCheckUp for seniors

WOONSOCKET, R.I. CVS/pharmacy and the National Council on Aging are looking to help seniors manage their monthly expenses and encourage medication adherence by promoting the online service BenefitsCheckUp.

The pharmacy retailer and NCOA are promoting the online service, which allows seniors aged 55 and over to determine if they qualify for more than 2,000 benefit programs across 50 states. To date, BenefitsCheckUp, located at www.BenefitsCheckUp.org/cvs, has helped more than two million seniors find more than $7 billion worth of annual benefits.

“Not taking your medication as prescribed can put your health at risk and can cost more in the long run,” stated Papatya Tankut, VP pharmacy services at CVS/pharmacy. “There are simple yet significant ways to lower the cost of your medication, like switching to a generic alternative.”

CVS pharmacists are also working to educate patients on ways to lower their health care costs, the retailer stated.