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Prescription Drugs Benefits

Prescription drug coverage is included with the City’s medical plans and is administered by Aetna through CVS Caremark. The plan provides coverage for eligible retail, mail-service and specialty medications, subject to the applicable copay, deductible and plan requirements.

Employees are not required to use a CVS Pharmacy for retail prescriptions. Prescriptions may be filled at any participating pharmacy in the plan’s network, including Walgreens, HyVee, Walmart, Potter Drug and many more.

Current plan year: March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027
Medical network: Aetna/CVS Caremark

Prescription Drug Information

Links & Forms

Pharmacy Plan

Aetna/CVS Caremark

* The formulary list is the broad Aetna formulary list and not specific to City of Springfield. Medications that the City has excluded from their plan (like GLP1s), may be included.  Members should go to the Aetna Health app or website for specifics to their plan.

Aetna Member Resources Aetna Logo

Through your Aetna member account, you can:

  • Review prescription drug coverage Check whether a medication is covered Review prescription claims View copays and estimated out-of-pocket expenses Access pharmacy plan documents and forms

Aetna Contact Information

Medical Member Services: 833-821-8558
Precertification, Hospital Admissions and Prior Approval: 888-632-3862

Employees should call the Pharmacy Member Services number on their ID card for questions about medication coverage and copays, participating pharmacies, prior authorization requirements, step therapy or quantity limits, mail-service prescriptions, specialty medications and prescription claims.

Benefits Team

Contact the Human Resources Benefits Team for questions about eligibility, enrollment, premium deductions or qualifying life events.

Important Information About Medication Coverage

The Pharmacy Drug Guide, also called a formulary, identifies medications covered by the plan. Some medications may be subject to additional requirements, including:

  • Prior authorization: Approval is required before the medication will be covered.
  • Step therapy: Certain medications must generally be tried before another medication will be covered.
  • Quantity limits: Coverage may be limited to a certain amount within a specified period.
  • Formulary exclusions: Certain medications may not be covered when other clinically appropriate options are available.

Employees should review their coverage through the Aetna member website or contact Pharmacy Member Services before filling a new prescription. Medication coverage and requirements may change during the plan year.

Mail-Service and Specialty Medications

CVS Caremark Mail Service Pharmacy may be available for eligible maintenance medications taken on a regular basis. Employees should confirm coverage and pricing before transferring a prescription to mail service.

Certain specialty medications may need to be filled through CVS Specialty Pharmacy. Employees will be contacted or directed to CVS Specialty when specialty pharmacy services are required.

This page provides a general summary of City prescription drug benefits. Official plan documents, insurance contracts, collective bargaining agreements, City ordinances and applicable laws govern the administration of benefits.