My apologies for not checking the facts in the message from the offices of Linda Dardarian and Lainey Finegold. Here is what I discovered when I made the calls they suggested. En-Vision wants the prescription pharmacy or service to fax them confirmation before they will send out the reader. So the instructions are reversed. To reach the Walmart division that is handling the pilot program, you don't go through the main mail order line as the e-mail stated. You call 972-323-4622. This reaches the coordinators of the pilot program. Next, it depends on whether your state Medicaid will permit mail order service. Missouri won't unless you live on the border because they want the prescriptions to be filled in Missouri. If you use a Medicare Part D. prescription coverage, it will depend on whether the company you use permits mail order service or whether they want you to use the one they provide. The Veterans administration provides script talk machines and will set you up with their mail order service with the medications labeled. So, it doesn't appear that Missourians can take advantage of this pilot program unless they wish to buy generics at the Mail order discount and forgo coverage under their current Medicare coverage or Medicaid coverage. However, if they are a veteran, they can get this program setup through the Veteran's Administration.
It did sound pretty cool, but I guess we will have to wait until Walmart decides to expand it to all their stores. Sorry for getting people's hopes up.
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