UnitedHealthcare Will Apply About 80% Of Rebates At Point-Of-Sale

Insurer offers additional details on upcoming rebate program, including how it will protect contract confidentiality, and which members might use it the most.

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[UnitedHealthCare] expects to apply on average "in excess" of 80% of manufacturer rebates to reduce member cost sharing at the pharmacy counter in its upcoming program, according to Lida Etemad, VP pharmacy management strategies for the insurer's employer, individual, community and state business.

The remaining 20% or more will be “reinvested back to keep overall costs low from a premium perspective,” Etemad said.

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