Commissioners Court approved a plan to modify the Aetna SilverScript retiree drug plan by expanding covered medications and adding retiree advocacy services, at an estimated annual cost of $2.6 million.

What it means for you

Harris County retirees enrolled in the Aetna SilverScript drug plan may have access to more covered medications and new advocacy services, with the Court aiming to avoid passing increased costs to retirees.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, to approve HRT’s option three, proposal to modify both plan design and formulary to expand covered medications and add retiree advocacy services at an estimated annual cost of $2.6 million dollars. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-1)

How each member voted

4–1, per the official record.