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CABARRUS COUNTY <br />BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />AGENDA ITEM REQUEST <br />Meeting Date 8/4/08 <br />Agenda Item #~ <br />SUBJECT: <br />Risk Management -National Association of Counties (NACo) RX Discount Drug Contract <br />Renewal <br />BRIEF SUMMARY: <br />The NACo drug discount card program helps citizens save money on their prescription <br />medications any time their prescriptions are not covered by insurance. Since the County <br />implemented the program in March of 2008, there has been a 545% increase in <br />participation and in June, 818 residents saved an average of 26% per prescription. The <br />current contract with NACo expired on 7-31-08. In order for this program to continue, a <br />renewal contract must be approved. <br />REQUESTED ACTION: (Suggested motion if the Board approves the agenda item as presented) <br />1. Consider a motion to approve the contract renewal for the NACo RX discount drug <br />program, effective May 15, 2008 through May 14, 2011. <br />2. Authorize the County Manager to execute the contract, subject to review by the County <br />Attorney. <br />Attachments ^X Yes ^ No Expected Length of Presentation <br />Submitted By: Johanna RaylHealth and Wellness Manager Date: 8/1/08 <br />Name /Job Title <br />Budget Amendment Required: ^ Yes ^X No <br />Budget Amendment Attached and Reviewed by Budget Officer: ^ Yes ^ No <br />County Manager's RecommendationslComments: <br />This item was approved by the Board for inclusion on the Agenda as a Consent item. <br />Approval is recommended. <br />Action Taken: <br />Approved [ ] Deferred [ ] <br />Denied [ ] Other [ ] <br />