Has anyone else been having trouble getting prescriptions filled at local pharamcies?

2018-05-24T11:30:57-04:00

Is it just me or are other people frustrated with civilian pharmacies (such as Wal-Mart and CVS) that don't know the difference between Tricare and VA medical insurance when it comes to getting prescriptions filled? I went to my local CVS to get a prescription filled so I didn't have to drive 15 miles to the VA hospital vs a 2 mile drive and they thought I was still under Tricare. I've been out of the Army since October 2016 and now covered under VA medical insurance (80% disability). I showed the people at CVS my VA card and they still think I'm covered under Tricare.

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made May 24 at 2018 11:44 AM

2018-05-24T11:44:57-04:00

If you are only 15 miles from a VA Hospital, you cannot get the VA to pay for civilian pharmacy.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2018 8:34 PM

2018-05-24T20:34:41-04:00

Express Scripts. Free and delivered in the mail. I couldn't ask for more or for better.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2018 5:59 PM

2018-10-14T17:59:56-04:00

The VA doesn't automatically pay for your prescriptions at a retail pharmacy. If they didn't give you a voucher with the prescription to give to that pharmacy they aren't covering that prescription. You either fill it at the VA, fillbat retail pharmacy if the VA provided a voucher, use other health insurance (if they have approved the prescription), or pay out of pocket.