{"id":40589,"date":"2026-01-21T12:19:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T18:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/benefits\/?p=40589"},"modified":"2026-02-10T16:11:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T22:11:55","slug":"its-time-for-a-heart-to-heart-about-prescription-drug-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/benefits\/its-time-for-a-heart-to-heart-about-prescription-drug-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s time for a heart-to-heart about prescription drug costs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"40589\" class=\"elementor elementor-40589\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-31d91e6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"31d91e6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5712fd3\" data-id=\"5712fd3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82a4692 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"82a4692\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>It\u2019s time for a heart-to-heart about prescription drug costs.<\/strong><\/p><p>February is American Heart Month, and with prescription drug prices on the rise it\u2019s a good time to remember that we\u2019ve partnered with Rx Savings Solutions (RxSS) to help you find lower-cost options for your medications\u2014including those that keep your heart healthy.<\/p><p>The American Heart Association has found that one in eight adults with common heart disease skip their medications, delay filling prescriptions, or take lower doses than prescribed because of concerns about costs. But there\u2019s a better way.<\/p><p>You and covered dependents who are enrolled in the A&amp;M Care Plan, J Plan and 65 Plus Medicare Advantage Plan, have access to your own personalized RxSS account.\u00a0It shows you what lower-cost prescriptions are covered by your insurance and lets you compare prices. Best of all, RxSS will contact you anytime you\u2019re spending too much on prescriptions.<\/p><p>RxSS has a dedicated team of pharmacy experts waiting to help you. They hire certified pharmacy technicians who know how confusing drug pricing can be. They are here to help you save money.<\/p><p>Rx Savings Solutions is available to all retirees and their covered dependents who are enrolled in the A&amp;M Care Plan, J Plan and 65 Plus Medicare Advantage Plan. <a href=\"https:\/\/auth.rxsavingssolutions.com\/activate\">Activate your RxSS account or log in<\/a> today to see if you can be saving money.<\/p><p><strong>GET STARTED<\/strong>: Activate your RxSS account to check for prescription savings and get access to this personalized support. Even if you aren\u2019t currently taking medications, setting up your RxSS account today can help you be prepared for any prescription needs in the future.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.myrxss.com\/\"><strong>Activate your RxSS account<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p><strong>3 WAYS RxSS CAN HELP:<\/strong><\/p><ol><li><u>Getting Started<\/u>: They\u2019ll explain how RxSS works and talk about any lower-cost options you have available for your current medications.<\/li><li><u>1-on-1 Support<\/u>: Since RxSS is connected to your health plan, their team can answer questions about your insurance coverage, medication history and more.<\/li><li><u>Saving Money<\/u>: Switching to a more affordable medication is easy with RxSS. They\u2019ll work with your doctor to get approval if needed and handle any prescription transfers.<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>LEARN MORE<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1045430422\">Check out this quick video<\/a> to see how pharmacy experts at RxSS help people save money every day.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s time for a heart-to-heart about prescription drug costs. February is American Heart Month, and with prescription drug prices on the rise it\u2019s a good time to remember that we\u2019ve partnered with Rx Savings Solutions (RxSS) to help you find lower-cost options for your medications\u2014including those that keep your heart healthy. 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