Prescription Drugs
Prescription drugs are expensive, which is why Baker Hughes provides Prescription Drug coverage automatically with your medical coverage.
They also account for the largest share of your Medical plan premium, so it’s smart to ask your doctor to prescribe generic equivalents whenever possible. Generics work the same as (or similar to) the more expensive brand-name drugs, but cost Baker Hughes—and you—much less. If a generic isn’t available, ask your doctor to prescribe a brand name drug that’s listed on the CVS/caremark formulary.
You will receive a CVS/caremark Prescription Drug ID card the first time you enroll in a Baker Hughes Medical plan.
To look up prescription drug costs and find a pharmacy, click here.
You can see an overview of your prescription drug coverage here.
Prescription drug costs
What you pay when you need a prescription depends on the Medical plan you enroll in. Go to the CVS/caremark website to review the list of covered medications and preventive drugs (called the "formulary") and to find prescription drug costs. You can also review the formulary here.
If you enroll in the Premium HSA or Basic HSA plan, you will bypass the deductible for certain preventive medications. Under all three plans, select preventive drugs are covered at no cost. You can find a list of clinically effective and cost-effective medications, including covered medications and preventive drugs, on the CVS/caremark website.
Helpful tips to control your prescription drug costs
- Use an in-network retail pharmacy
- Make sure your doctor prescribes generic or formulary brand drugs whenever possible
- Use home delivery for maintenance medications
- Take your medications as prescribed
- Know your plan and understand the benefits
- Use your Health Care FSA or Health Savings Account to pay for out-of-pocket costs and save tax dollars
- Activate your myrxss.com account for assistance in finding ways for you and your family to save money on prescription drugs (coming mid-June, 2026)
Network pharmacies
To find a network pharmacy, click here.
Maintenance medications
If you take prescription medications regularly, known as maintenance medications, CVS Caremark’s Maintenance Choice® program can help you save time and money.
After your third 30-day fill at a retail pharmacy, the plan requires you to switch to a 90-day supply. You can choose one of the following convenient options:
- Fill at a CVS/pharmacy location
- Use a 90-day supply network pharmacy
- Order through an approved mail service pharmacy
No matter which option you choose, you’ll pay mail service pricing, helping you save costs. Click here to find a select participating pharmacy.
To submit a claim
Follow these instructions to submit a claim to CVS Caremark.
Specialty prescriptions
Specialty prescriptions must be filled through CVS/caremark Specialty Pharmacy or select CVS retail pharmacies. Log on to or call 1-800-237-2767 to speak with a specialty pharmacy representative.
Specialty drugs and Prudent Rx
Baker Hughes employees enrolled into the Standard PPO medical plan are eligible to enroll into PrudentRx for specialty medications. This program is designed to lower your out of pocket costs by assisting you with enrollment in drug manufacturers discount copay cards/assistance programs. When enrolled in PrudentRx, your out of pocket cost will be $0 for medications included on the CVS Preferred Specialty Drug List.
How to enroll
If you currently take one or more of the medications included on the CVS Preferred Specialty Drug List, you will receive a welcome letter and phone call from PrudentRx that provides information about the program as it pertains to your medication(s). All eligible members’ enrollment will begin automatically in the PrudentRx program, but you can choose to opt out of the program by calling 800-578-4403. If you choose to opt out of the program, or do not affirmatively enroll in available copay assistance as required by a manufacturer, you will be responsible for the full 30% co-insurance on specialty medications under your plan design.
If you or a covered family member are not currently taking but will start a new medication covered under the PrudentRx program, you can reach out to PrudentRx or they will proactively contact you to assist with program enrollment.
Rx Savings Solutions
Baker Hughes has partnered with Rx Savings Solutions (RxSS) to provide a free online service for you and your covered dependents enrolled in a Baker Hughes medical plan. RxSS works alongside your CVS prescription drug coverage to help you find the lowest prices for prescription drugs based on your specific health benefits.
1. One-on-one consultations
- Personalized support based on your health plan and medication history
- Pharmacy experts available to answer questions about coverage, costs, and options
2. Cost comparison & savings opportunities
- Identify lower-cost alternatives
- Compare prices across different pharmacies and delivery services
3. Simple medication switches
- RxSS makes switching easy—they will contact your doctor for approval and handle any prescription transfers
Beginning June 16, 2026, you can get started by activating your account at myrxss.com or contacting RxSS for assistance. Not available to employees in Hawaii.
