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Pharmacy coverage


Already a Select Health member?

The easiest and most accurate way to check if a medication is covered is by logging in to your Select Health account and searching for the medication.

Your account will show:

  • Whether the medication is covered
  • How your specific plan covers it

As a member, your medication list (formulary) is either RxCore or RxSelect. You can find the name of your formulary in your member account and on your ID card.

Medications are grouped into tiers—higher-tier medications usually cost more.

Need help understanding terms like “formulary” or “tiers”?
Check out our FAQ section for quick answers.

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RxCore

RxCore is a formulary (a list of covered medications) designed to provide cost savings for members on Individual and Family plans and employer plans. Covered medications can vary by state so make sure you search for covered drugs in the state where you live or where your employer is based. Questions? Call us!

RxCore 5-and-6-tier formularies and medication lists 

RxCore formularies and medication lists (for Standardized and Option Plans in Utah and Colorado)

RxBasic

RxBasic covers select generic medications for members enrolled in nonrenewable short-term limited duration plans.

RxSelect

RxSelect is an evidence-based formulary that covers a wide range of medications. If you’re considering a Select Health plan use our search tool to find out how your medications will be covered. Questions? Call us!

RxSelect 4-tier Formulary and Drug List

Frequently asked questions

Pharmacy coverage refers to how your health plan covers prescription medications, including which drugs are covered, how much you pay, and where you can fill prescriptions.

You can check your plan’s drug formulary or use a drug lookup tool to confirm if your medication is covered and what your expected costs will be.

A formulary is a list of medications your plan covers. Drugs are typically grouped into tiers, which affect how much you pay out of pocket.

Costs vary based on whether a drug is generic or brand-name, its formulary tier, and whether it is part of your plan’s preferred list.

If your medication isn’t covered, your doctor may request a coverage exception or recommend alternative medications that are included in your plan.

Some medications require prior authorization, meaning your doctor must confirm medical necessity and determine other requirements before your plan will cover the prescription.

Most plans have preferred pharmacy networks. Using in-network or preferred pharmacies can help lower your out-of-pocket costs. Use the pharmacy locator tool to find in-network pharmacies near you.

Yes. You may save by choosing generic drugs, using preferred pharmacies, comparing prices, and taking advantage of prescription savings tools.