Sedgwick County Announces Collaboration with
the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Sedgwick County is a veteran-rich community
with 11.4% of its citizens (more than 40,000)
being veterans. In order to best support these
individuals and ensure a veteran-friendly
community, the Sedgwick County Board of County
Commissioners recognizes that there is a strong
need for collaboration with the Robert J. Dole
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical and
Regional Office Center. “The purpose of this
collaboration is for veterans to receive the
services they want and need. This is a win for
everyone in our community,” stated Sedgwick
County Commission Chairman Tom Winters. “This is
the least we can do for those who have given so
much for their nation and fellow citizens.” This
collaboration was formally recognized at a joint
press conference July 22nd, 2008. The Sedgwick
County Division of Human Services will provide
support to this collaboration and assist with
facilitation of intra-agency efforts.
For more information on the collaboration, view
the
Fast Facts sheet. To pose a question about eligibility
for veteran programs, or provide comments on the
new collaboration, please email the Division of
Human Services at:
humansrvs@sedgwick.gov.
Watch the news conference!
United Way of the Plains 2008 Allocations
Review Panel
The Division of Human Services would like to
recognize Sedgwick County employees that
volunteered their time to assist on the United
Way of the Plains 2008 Allocations Review
Panels:
- Angela Telford, Executive Assistant,
Sedgwick County Zoo
- Rachelle Moody, Administrative Officer,
Division of Human Services
- David Thompson, Chief Deputy, Sedgwick
County Sherriff’s Office
- Michael Stover, Captain, Sedgwick County
Sherriff’s Office
- Bob Lamkey, Director, Sedgwick County
Division of Public Safety
Their efforts were formally recognized in
this United Way News Release.
Sedgwick County Prescription Discount Card
Program Updates
Some individuals
have had questions about the Sedgwick County
Prescription Discount Card regarding the $4
generic prescription programs at many local
retailers as well as whether or not cards are
available in Spanish. See below for answers!
Q. Do I have to choose between my
prescription discount card and the $4 generic
options?
A. No, always present your prescription discount
card at a participating pharmacy so you will
receive the lowest price possible. You will
receive either the $4 generic medication price,
or the prescription discount card price,
whichever is lower.
Q. Can I get an additional discount off the
$4 generic price if I show my discount card?
A. No, when presenting your prescription
discount card, you will receive either the
pharmacy's $4 price, or the discount card price,
whichever is lower. Remember: With the
prescription discount card, you will receive the
best price available for your prescription
medication on that day from the pharmacy.
Q. Are Sedgwick County
Prescription Discount Cards available in
Spanish?
A. Yes! Posters for the discount
card are also now available in both English and
Spanish. If you are interested in receiving a
card in Spanish, or a poster advertising that
the card is available for distribution at your
agency, please contact Rachelle Moody at
rmoody@sedgwick.gov or 660-7673.
Click here for more information about the
Prescription Discount Card.
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