Getting a Medication Refill Before Traveling
If you think you may run out of your medication while you are traveling, your pharmacy can process an extra refill of medication without the need to contact Optum Rx®. Just ask your pharmacy to 'process the refill as a vacation supply.' If your pharmacy is unable to provide you with this extra refill, have the pharmacy contact Optum Rx for assistance.
If you’re planning to be outside the U.S. for an extended period, you can receive up to a year’s supply of your covered medications. To obtain a year’s supply, ask your doctor to write a prescription for a full year’s supply with no refills.
Have your doctor send the prescription to Optum Rx or a local network retail pharmacy by e-prescribing or fax.
Your cost would follow the same co-pay structure as your normal fills. Certain controlled medications are not eligible for a full-year fill.