County News

Economic Stimuls Plan

For more informatino regarding the Economic Stimulus Package, please click here.

George Washington School Musuem

Commissioner Peters has put in many long hours to create the George Washington School Museum.  His efforts will ensure that future generations will know the heritage and legacy of the school, its students, and the faculty.  If you were a student or teacher at the school and have any information or pictures that you would like to have added to the museum, please contact Commissioner Peters.

Proposed Gulf Coast Parkway

Opportunity Florida is conducting a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for a new roadway, to be named the Gulf Coast Parkway, that will connect US 98 in Gulf County with US 231 in Bay County (north of Panama City). The roadway will also provide a tieback to US 98 in Springfield in order to offer a bypass around Tyndall Air Force Base. The PD&E Study will identify and compare alternative routes for the new roadway and with involvement from the public help to identify the preferred route. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared to document the development of alternatives, their evaluation, and the selection of a preferred alternative for the new roadway.

The Gulf Coast Parkway would provide what is essentially a missing link in the regional transportation network and is being developed for the following purposes/needs: 
                          Stimulate economies within the region
                          Enhance regional mobility and hurricane evacuation
                          Increase Tyndall Air Force Base security
                          Relieve traffic congestion
If you have questions, please contact Rosemary Woods, Project Manager, at 850-575-1800, ext. 7891 or email her at rewoods@pbsj.com. 

For more information on the Proposed Gulf Coast Parkway, go to www.gulfcoastparkway.com.

Gulf County Launches Prescription

Drug Discount Card Program

Gulf County will soon be introducing a discount card program to help consumers cope with the high price of prescription drugs. The county has signed a contract to make free prescription drug discount cards available under a program sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) that offers an average savings of 20% off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs.

The cards, which will be available for use beginning September 1, 2007, may be used by all county residents, regardless of age, income, or existing health coverage. The card may be used at CVS and Buy Rite in Port St. Joe and at Pitts Pharmacy in Wewahitchka.

The NACo prescription discount card will offer significant savings for the uninsured and underinsured residents of our count, and even those fortunate enough to have prescription coverage may use the card to save money on drugs that are not covered by their prescription plan.

There will be no cost to county taxpayers for NACo and Gulf County to make these money-saving cards available to all residents.

Cards may be picked up at any local physician’s office, at one of the participating pharmacies, or at the Gulf County Human Resource Office.

The discount card program is administered by Caremark Rx, Inc.

This plan is not insurance. Discounts are only available at participating retail pharmacies.

NACo Prescription Discount Card Program
Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions
How much does the plan cost?
Your prescription discount card is provided to you free of charge by the county.

Does everyone in my family need an individual card?
No.  Everyone in the family may use the same card if desired.

Can I use this card to get discounts on my pet’s medications?
Yes, if your pet has been prescribed a medication, you may receive a discount on the medication by taking the prescription to a participating retail pharmacy.

I just picked up my card.  Can I use it right away?
You, just use your card to start saving immediately.  Present your prescription discount card at a participating retail pharmacy when you fill or refill your prescriptions.

Can I use my card to get discounts on over-the-counter products and non-prescription medications?
Not usually.  However, discounts are available for many diabetic supplies.

How is this prescription discount program different form traditional prescription insurance?
This plan is not insurance; it is a prescription discount program.  The card provides immediate discounts at the pharmacy.  Upon presenting your card to the pharmacist, you will pay the lower of a discounted price or the pharmacy’s regular retail price.  There are no claim forms t fill out and no limit to the number of times you can use the card.  These discounts are available only at  participating retail pharmacies.

Can I use my prescription discount card with my current insurance benefit to reduce my costs?
Your card cannot be used in conjunction with other insurance.  However, you are able to use your card to purchase prescriptions that are not covered by these plans.

Can I still use my prescription discount card if I sign up for a Medicare prescription plan?
Yes, you can use your prescription discount card anytime you need to purchase a prescription that is not covered by your Medicare prescription plan or any other insurance.