Residents of LaPorte and the surrounding area now have access to a free discount prescription drug card. The LaPorte Rx Card is being offered to all residents compliments of the Indiana Drug Card and the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns. The free drug card provides savings up to 75% on prescription drugs, and is accepted at over 56,000 pharmacies across the country.

This program has no restrictions to membership, no income requirements, no age limitations, and there are no applications to fill out.

The LaPorte Rx Card was launched to help uninsured and underinsured residents afford their prescription medications; however, the program can also be used by people who have health insurance coverage with no prescription benefits, which is common in many health savings accounts (HSA) and high deductible health plans. Additionally, people who have prescription coverage can use this program for non-formulary or non-covered drugs.

Residents of LaPorte can obtain one of these cards by visiting www.cityoflaporte.com and clicking on the LaPorte Rx Card link. People who are unable to access the Internet may obtain a card by visiting the mayor’s office in LaPorte City Hall.

Mayor Kathy Chroback stated, “I am so excited to be able to offer this benefit to the people of LaPorte. I know times are tough and this discount card could really make a difference to our citizens.”

LaPorte Rx Card, compliments of the Indiana Drug Card, is being funded through the participation of pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies. The Indiana Association of Cities and Towns (IACT) is working with the program to create awareness. “We encourage all residents to take advantage of the opportunity to help offset the rising costs of prescription drugs purchased in Indiana,” said IACT Executive Director Matthew Greller. “The Indiana Drug Card is open to all residents and everyone should be able to benefit from this program at some point.”