Prescription, health and dental discounts for Gila County residents

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The National Association of Counties (NACo) Live Healthy Prescription, Health and Dental Discount Program is a no-cost program available to all member counties -  and since Gila County is a member, available to all residents. The Live Healthy program is not insurance, but provides relief to uninsured and underinsured Americans who face growing health costs. It offers three ways to save:

• Prescription Drug Discount Card - Provides average savings of 30 percent for residents and their pets, along with instant rebates on 69 common prescriptions

• Health Discount Program - Includes a 24/7 telemedicine service and access to discounts on vision care, LASIK and PRK vision procedures, hearing aids and screenings, prepaid lab work, prepaid diagnostic imaging and diabetic supplies

• Dental Discount Program - Provides discounts on most dental procedures, including checkups, cleanings, X-rays, fillings, root canals, extractions and dentures

Residents can visit www.LiveHealthyCard.com or call 877-321-2651 to find participating locations. For information on prescription discounts call 1-877-321-2652. For information on health and dental discounts call 1-877-573-2395.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What if I already have insurance?

The Live Healthy Discount Card works for medications that aren’t covered by your insurance plan. It can also work if your plan covers less than the Live Healthy Discount Card – in other words, if Live Healthy can save you more, we will.

How much will I save?

Savings vary depending on the purchase, but you can expect to save instantly.

• Prescription medications: Save an average of 30 percent and up to 75 percent

• Dental: Save up to 50 percent on most dental procedures at over 11,000 dentists and specialists, including checkups, cleanings, X-rays, fillings, root canals, extractions and dentures

• Vision: Save 35 percent on the price of eyewear frames; additional discounts include exams, lenses, accessories, contact lenses and more

• Hearing: Save 35 percent on the price of hearing aids and receive complimentary screenings

• Diabetes: Get a variety of discounts on prescription and over-the-counter diabetes supplies

•  Prepaid lab work: Save up to 70 percent on a wide variety of lab testing services

• Prepaid diagnostic imaging: Save up to 75 percent on MRI and CT scans at more than 2,900 radiology centers nationwide

• Telemedicine: Unlimited calls with a clinician at no cost for the entire family with no consultation fees

Can I use it when I travel out of town?

Once you have your Live Healthy Discount Card, you can use it at any of the more than 66,000 participating pharmacies nationwide. Simply present your card when you pick up your medications.

Do I have to search for coupons?

There is no searching for coupons, you don’t have to find the best deal and you don’t have to count on the pharmacist to find you savings – present your card and you can save money.