RESOLUTION NO. RS2009-1080

A resolution endorsing the Metropolitan Government’s participation in the National League of Cities Prescription Discount Card Program.

WHEREAS, many citizens of Nashville and Davidson County are among the millions of Americans without health insurance or with limited prescription drug coverage; and

WHEREAS, the National League of Cities (NLC) is sponsoring a program in collaboration with CVS Caremark to provide relief to city residents around the country from the high cost of prescription drugs; and

WHEREAS, the NLC Prescription Discount Card Program is available to member cities of NLC at no cost to those cities; and

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is an NLC member city; and

WHEREAS, CVS Caremark will provide participating cities with prescription discount cards, marketing materials and customer support; and

WHEREAS, the discount cards offer an average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of most prescription drugs, has no enrollment form or membership fee, no restrictions based on the resident’s age or income level, and may be used by city residents and their families any time their prescriptions are not covered by insurance.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. The Metropolitan Council hereby endorses the Metropolitan Government’s participation in the National League of Cities Prescription Discount Card Program.

Section 2. The Metropolitan Board of Health is requested to take action to approve the Metropolitan Government’s participation in the NLC Prescription Discount Card Program, to inform the National League of Cities of the Metropolitan Government’s intent to participate in the program, and to work with NLC and CVS Caremark to implement the program for the benefit of the residents of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.

Section 3. The Metropolitan Clerk is directed to send a copy of this Resolution to the Director of the Department of Health and to each member of the Metropolitan Board of Health.

Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Karen Bennett, Ronnie Steine