Introducing the Advanced Choice Pharmacy Network
New, tailored pharmacy network designed for cost control
Health Net introduced the Advanced Choice pharmacy network in 2017 – their first tailored pharmacy network, which connects members to CVS, Walmart, Costco, Safeway, Vons, and other pharmacies.
Walgreens is excluded.
Who is Impacted and When?
Advanced Choice is paired with a select number of Small Business Group plans. The effective dates are staggered as follows:
¹EnhancedCare PPO is Health Net’s newest medical plan innovation available in 2018 launched in LA County.
How will Members and Employers be Notified?
Small Business Group Members: All group members on CommunityCare HMO, SmartCare HMO or Salud HMO y Mas will receive a letter about the change 60 days in advance of their employer’s renewal date regardless of whether or not they have used Walgreens previously.
Sample CA SBG Member Letter
Employer renewal packets also highlight the change. Health Net emphasizes that members continue to have access to CVS, Walmart, Costco, Safeway, Vons, and other pharmacies, and that only Walgreens is excluded.
Clear instructions on how to find a pharmacy are included in both member and employer communications.
To find a pharmacy in the Advanced Choice network:
- Go to www.healthnet.com and choose Members, then Member Plan Information.
- Under Select Your Plan Type, choose Employer Group and Group Medicare Plans.
- Select Find a pharmacy (non-Medicare) (at the bottom of the page).
- Click on Advanced Choice Pharmacy Network.
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