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Expedite Rx Update

Through August of 2006, only 388 Wabash members have utilized the Canadian / International drug plan. However, with less than 10% participation, we are still reporting fantastic savings for both the members and Wabash. The annual financial facts for this year are: 268 members with active drug benefits have collectively saved themselves $38,000 in copays. In doing so, they have also saved Wabash an additional $151,078 for a combined savings of $189,078 or $141 per prescription. Another 120 members with no drug benefit, but who take advantage of their EHO discount drug card, are saving themselves $69,885 or an average of $91.40 per prescription mail ordered through International sources. If Wabash saves, we want you to save too. Think of the potential savings if everyone using expensive brand drugs would participate in our ExpediteRx import plan. Please call Bob at EHO (800-650-1817) to see what you can save.
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                 What Is Theramac?
The Wabash Board will be reviewing a new program that will assist us in controlling pharmacy costs. Similar to a 'preferred drug' program, Theramac will encourage use of the most 'cost effective' product in certain therapeutic classes where multiple drugs exist all purporting to do the same thing. If a member insists on the higher price drug because of advertisements or the physician pushing a product promoted by a 'drug lunch' they will be charged the difference between the cost effective product and the higher priced drug (unless the physician sends EHO a form requesting and authorizing the high cost product).
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                Important Information
The lifestyle you lead in your 40s and 50s will contribute greatly to the status of your health in your 70s and 80s. If you want to enjoy retirement, your grandchildren and great-grandchildren, start NOW. Eat right, exercise often, STOP smoking - and if you consume alcohol, drink only moderately.

Just The Facts

If you have been asked to "fast" with nothing to eat or drink for 12 hours before having blood drawn for certain tests, there is new evidence suggesting that one may (and perhaps should) continue to drink water and black coffee (no sugar or sweetener). It is now believed that continuing with these liquids will leave your veins hydrated and easier to find and 'stick' when your blood is drawn. You may wish to check with your health care professional the next time you are given these instructions.

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                We're Working For You

Wabash and National Association of Retired and Veteran Railroad
Employees, Inc (NARVRE) are
working for you. The best
investment you can make in
your pension is to join NARVRE now. Contact the National Office at 1-800-551-2588 and they will do the rest. It's the best $12 investment you can make ($19 for husband and wife).

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           Did We Get Lip Service Only?

Detroit Wabash member, Mr. James Coffee, reminds us that in spite of legislation (introduced in July by US Senators Nelson and Vitter) that would stop the seizure of drugs from Canada, our legitimate orders continue to be stopped at the border. If illegal aliens are allowed entrance, why not allow LEGAL DRUGS ? You can help by writing your senators for information about the July 2006 legislation and ask them to move it along and support it.