Visiting Nurse Association of Porter County

             2007 Lukach Scholarship Application (click here for printable application)

Stacy Sowers named 2006 Lukach Memorial Scholarship recipient

Bill Lukach presents the 2006 Lukach Memorial Scholarship to Stacy Sowers The scholarship is awarded each year through the Visiting Nurse Association to assist health care workers who lack access to traditional scholarships, enabling them to pursue further education in health care.  It was created by the late Mrs. Avis Lukach, a past Visiting Nurse Association board member and longtime community volunteer who believed in opening doors for non-traditional students.  The scholarship continues as a lasting testament to her vision. Anyone employed in the health care field who desires to advance their health-care related education through formal courses, certificate courses, or specialized training may apply for this scholarship.

Stacy has been a member of the VNA Support Services team of the Visiting Nurse Association of Porter County for the last two years. The mother of four plans to attend Ivy Tech as she works toward her RN--a dream of hers for more than a decade.  The Visiting Nurse Association and the Lukach Scholarship Committee are proud to recognize Stacy's dedication, caring and diligence. For more information or to request an application for the 2007 scholarship, please call the VNA Foundation at (219)462-5195.  You may also visit the VNA website at www.vnaportercounty.org.  Previous recipients are not eligible for additional assistance.

     EXPRESS SCRIPTS PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT PLAN 

For a number of years, the Visiting Nurse Association of Porter County has made a prescription discount program available to area residents. Until 2003, this program was administered by the National Prescription Administrators, Inc. (NPA). In 2003, NPA was purchased by the nationally-known Express Scripts, Inc., which continues to make this prescription discount available. To date more than 280 local residents have taken advantage of this opportunity through the Visiting Nurse Association. In addition, local businesses have included the program as a supplement to their major medical package.

Typically, discounts may be 12% - 15% off average wholesale price on brand name prescriptions, and as much as 55% off generic. Some participants have noted savings of hundreds of dollars per year. Virtually all prescription medications are covered.

Express Scripts is available to anyone of any age. The cost is just $18.00 per year. Spouses and dependent children under 19 (or up to age 23 for full-time students) are covered at no additional charge. The program will benefit those who do not already have a prescription plan. It will not benefit those with a pharmacy co-pay insurance plan. Express Scripts may be used with HoosierRx, Indiana’s refund program for prescription drugs for low-income seniors.

Participants receive a discount card to use when filling prescriptions. Discounts are automatically calculated by the participating pharmacy.

The Express Scripts card may be used at over 45,000 pharmacies nationwide. These include major chains like Walgreens, Target, Fagen, and Kmart, as well as more than 86% of local independent pharmacies. In addition, through the Express Scripts Mail Service Pharmacy (CFI), participants can receive up to a 90-day supply of their medication.

Express Scripts can make a real difference, especially for those on fixed incomes who must struggle with rising food, heating fuel, and medical costs. VNA offers Express Scripts as a community service to assist residents in stretching their limited resources to meet tight budgets.

Contact the VNA of Porter County at 531-8076, for an enrollment form or more information.

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Last modified: May 14, 2008