United Way of Will County Celebrates $5,000,000 in Prescription Savings
Partnership with SingleCare delivers significant savings on prescription medications through its free, easy to use prescription savings card
JOLIET, IL – November 17, 2021 – United Way of Will County today announced that Will County residents have saved $5,000,000 on their prescription medications, thanks to its partnership with SingleCare, the prescription savings service that is helping millions of people lead healthier lives by providing access to lower prices on prescriptions.
For 15 years, SingleCare’s sister brand FamilyWize, has partnered with United Way communities nationwide to help reduce the cost of prescription medications. The free SingleCare savings card can help people immediately save up to 80% on prescription medications and can be used with or without insurance. SingleCare partners with the country’s leading pharmacy brands, covering 35,000 pharmacies nationwide. There is no eligibility or registration required.
“People should never have to choose between putting food on the table or taking their prescription medication,” Sarah Oprzedek of the United Way of Will County. “That’s why we formed a partnership with SingleCare back in 2008. Their free prescription savings card can reduce the cost of prescriptions for anyone who uses it. It’s an extremely valuable resource for everyone, regardless of their financial situation.”
“We’re excited to see the people of Will County realize the immense benefits of our prescription savings card,” said Vickie Nisbet, Director of Community Relations at SingleCare “Through our valued United Way partner, we’re proud to continue to support communities such as Will County with access to more affordable prescriptions and help its residents live healthier lives.”
To take advantage of the savings that SingleCare offers, consumers can print a card from SingleCare.com, call (844) 272-9582 and request a card be mailed to them or download the free SingleCare app. Employers and Community Based Organizations may also request a kit from United Way of Will County to enhance employee benefit programs or to supplement client/consumer assistance programs. For other types of help and additional resources, consumers can visit https://uwwill.org/find-help/.
About United Way of Will County
United Way of Will County unites our community and resources to empower residents, create positive change, and improve lives through education, health and wellness, and economic mobility. We bring together corporate and community partners, donors, and volunteers to advocate for social change; engage all sectors in our work; invest time, talent, and resources into community solutions; and evolve and adapt to meet our community needs in real time. These collective efforts have resulted in the direct aid to 1 in 3 community members. In order to live better, we must LIVE UNITED; and together, we fight for the future of Will County – and we all win. Join us at uwwill.org
About SingleCare
SingleCare is a free prescription savings service that provides consistently low prices to improve access and adherence to medication. It handles hundreds of thousands of prescriptions per day and is helping millions of people across the U.S. save a significant amount of money on their prescriptions. Through a combination of innovative technology and direct contracts with pharmacies, SingleCare allows consumers to access prescription savings at pharmacies near them via the mobile app or discount cards available on SingleCare.com. SingleCare partners with the country’s leading pharmacy brands, covering 35,000 pharmacies nationwide. SingleCare is headquartered in Boston with offices in New York City, greater Philadelphia and West Palm Beach, Fla. For more information, visit singlecare.com or download SingleCare on iOS or Android.