The HUSKY B program includes medicines. This is called a Pharmacy Benefit. The most drugs that need a prescription are covered. Some medicines that you can buy “off the shelf” are also covered when your doctor writes a prescription for it.

If you have questions about your HUSKY B Pharmacy Benefit, you can get answers.

• Talk to your pharmacist.
• Call the Pharmacy Benefit Customer Call Center toll free at 1-866-409-8430 or local at 860-269-2031. Lines are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except holidays).
• Go to www.ctdssmap.com. Click on Pharmacy Information.

Please call the Pharmacy Benefits Customer Center to:

• Find a drugstore near you that participates in HUSKY.
• See if a drug or medical item is covered.
• Work with your drugstore to help you get your medicine.
• Tell them your questions or concerns.

HUSKY doctors must prescribe generic drugs when they are available. Sometimes your doctor may think you need a brand name drug instead of a generic. If that happens, your doctor can ask for special permission. There are some drugs, called preferred drugs, that your doctor must prescribe. They must get special permission to prescribe a non-preferred drug.

You cannot get a refill on your medicine until you have used 75% of it. Sometimes, depending on your health, the doctor can ask for special permission for you to get your refill sooner.

Your prescription benefits are filled by in-state pharmacies that are enrolled in the CT Medical Assistance Programs. If you will be going out of state, let your pharmacy know. They will ask for an early refill so you don’t run out while you are away.

• Early refills due to traveling are available once every six months.
• Be sure to let your provider know in advance when you will be traveling.

The Pharmacy Benefit does not cover the following types of drugs.

• Drugs used to quit smoking.
• Drugs to treat sexual problems.
• Drugs to treat cosmetic conditions.
• Drugs to treat obesity.
• Experimental drugs.
• Drugs to help you get pregnant.
• Free shots from the Department of Health.
• Drugs that don’t work.

HUSKY B members must pay for part of the cost of their medicines. The chart below shows how much you have to pay.

You must pay a co-pay for each prescription that you get. If you get two different prescriptions, you pay two co-payments. You must pay a co-pay for all refills.

You must always show your CONNECT card at the pharmacy in order to get your medicines.