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FamilyWize

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Description

The goal of FamilyWize is to reduce the cost of medicine for children, families, and individuals living in Ventura County, California who do not have prescription drug coverage.

There are no age, income or residency restrictions and there is no registration, activation, paperwork, or enrollment required. Interested individuals simply download the card from the program's website and present it at their local pharmacy. The FamilyWize card saves an average of 30% or more per prescription, covers most prescription drugs, and covers the entire family.

Goal / Mission

The goal of FamilyWize is to reduce the cost of medicine for children, families, and individuals with no prescription drug coverage.

Results / Accomplishments

Since 2008, FamilyWize has succeeded in saving Ventura County residents and their families nearly $70,000.

About this Promising Practice

Organization(s)
FamilyWize and United Way of Orange County
Primary Contact
1317 Del Norte Road, Suite 100
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 485-6288
info@vcunitedway.org
https://vcunitedway.org/community-impact/familywiz...
Topics
Health / Health Care Access & Quality
Health / Medications & Prescriptions
Organization(s)
FamilyWize and United Way of Orange County
Date of implementation
2008
Geographic Type
Rural
Location
Ventura County, CA
Target Audience
Children, Adults, Families

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  1. The program description includes: the sponsoring organization, program goals, program funding source, program implementation steps and outcomes.
  2. The program evaluation is limited to descriptive measure(s) of success/accomplishment (i.e., program participation rates, number of services/education sessions/radio messages provided). Note: oftentimes, the program has been newly implemented and a program evaluation has not yet been conducted. Programs that have not yet been evaluated, but which show promise in improving health or quality of life, are classified as Good Ideas until an evaluation is conducted.