You benefit from Co-op Connections
York Electric Cooperative, a Touchstone Energy® cooperative, is proud to be an integral part of the communities we serve. That’s why we’ve introduced Co-op Connections®, a program that helps you receive discounts on products and services from participating local and national businesses.
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FREE to all members
Each member of York Electric receives the Co-op Connections card free. There’s no signup. No annual fees. You get your Co-op Connections card simply because you’re a member of York Electric.
Here’s what you get:
- Members can get replacement cards by stopping by one of our offices.
- Great discounts from businesses in your community.
- 10% – 60% discounts on prescriptions at participating pharmacies.
- Access to over 56,000 national and regional pharmacy chain stores, including CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Target, and many more. Search online to find discounted prices on prescriptions and participating locations.
Here’s what you do:
- Log on to view a list of participating businesses and discount offerings.
- Present your card at participating businesses to receive discounts.
- Watch for updates in the South Carolina Living magazine, our e-newsletter and this website.
This is just one more way you benefit from being a cooperative member. As a Touchstone Energy cooperative, we are always “Looking out for you.
Healthy Savings
The card that offers discounts at more than 100 local merchants and has saved YEC’s members approximately $600,000 on prescriptions now offers members significant savings on lab and imaging services, chiropractic, dental, vision and hearing care.
The Healthy Savings package is available at no cost to members who print paper cards from healthysavings.coop and show it at participating providers along with their plastic cards. This new benefit is a part of a commitment to helping members save money during challenging economic times.
To locate providers that participate in the Healthy Savings program, call (800) 800-7616 with your card handy or visit: healthysavings.coop
Savings examples include 10 to 60 percent off eyeglasses, contact lenses and eye exams; 20 to 40 percent discounts on a range of dental care services; and 30 percent off chiropractic treatments.
Details on available savings are posted at healthysavings.coop. If you do not have access to the Internet, please call (803) 684-4248 and someone will assist you.
Co-op Connections Adds Extra Value to Online Shopping with Cash Back Mall
With Co-op Connections’ Cash Back Mall, you can earn cash back on purchases of more than 300,000,000 products from more than 5,000 leading online merchants. It’s the same sites you’re already shopping at today, but now you get more for your money. Download and use the free Shopping Assistant for your browser to make it even easier. This new benefit costs you nothing but pays you tax-free income for doing what you’re already doing. More info »
Co-op Connections Card FAQ
How much will I save?
The discounts save you 10% to 60% on prescriptions at over 56,000 pharmacies nationwide, including CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Target and more.
How much does the feature cost?
Your pharmacy discounts are provided as part of your Co-op Connections® program at no cost.
Does everyone in my family need an individual card?
No. One card may be used by the entire family.
I just received my card. Can I use it right away?
Yes. Just present your card and prescription at a participating retail pharmacy to receive a discount at the time of purchase.
How are these pharmacy discounts different from traditional prescription insurance?
This plan is not insurance; it is a pharmacy discount offer. 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 forms to 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 Co-op Connections card with my current insurance benefit to reduce my costs?
Your card cannot be used in conjunction with insurance. However, use your card to purchase prescriptions not covered by your insurance plans at a discounted rate.
Where can I get a list of pharmacies that accept the card?
The Co-op Connections card is accepted at over 60,000 retail pharmacies nationwide, including CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Target ant more. You can find participating pharmacy locations at: www.locateproviders.com.
Will I always receive the lowest price?
Yes. You will receive the best price available to you through this program at the pharmacy. On occasion, pharmacies will price a particular medication lower than the discount rate provided by the card. If that occurs, you will receive the lower price.
Can I find out the discounted price of my prescriptions before going to the pharmacy?
Yes, if you know the name, strength and quantity of the medication, you can find the discounted price of the medication by visiting: www.rxpricequotes.com.
Why did the price of my prescription change since my last purchase?
Drug prices are different from pharmacy to pharmacy. Even chains have different prices in their stores depending on the population they are servicing. Additionally, manufacturers’ drug prices change periodically.
What is the Touchstone Energy Co-op Connections card?
The card is a free benefit of your membership in York Electric. Products and service discounts are offered by participating businesses. There are more than 100 local and regional deals and thousands of discounts offered online and nationwide. You can also use your card to save on prescriptions and receive coupons. You can see all the deals at www.connections.coop.
If I misplace my Co-op Connections card, can I get another one?
Yes. Just drop by any York Electric office and they will be happy to give you a free replacement card and key fob with a photo ID.
Are coupons available for Co-op Connections cardholders?
Yes, there are hundreds of free coupons available to Co-op Connections cardholders. Visit www.connection.coop.
Can I use my Co-op Connections card to receive pharmacy discounts?
Yes. Your pharmacy discounts are provided as part of your Co-op Connections Program at no cost. The discounts save you 10% to 60% on prescriptions at over 60,000 pharmacies nationwide, including CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Target and more.
How do I locate participating pharmacies in my area?
Find a pharmacy near you by calling Member Services at 800-800-7616 or visiting www.locateproviders.com. Use code ‘22203’ as the group number under the “Groups” login section. Next enter your zip code and the recommended mile radius of 100 to search for providers near you.
Pharmacy Discount FAQ
How much will I save?
The discounts save you 10% to 60% on prescriptions at over 56,000 pharmacies nationwide, including CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Target and more.
How much does the feature cost?
Your pharmacy discounts are provided as part of your Co-op Connections® program at no cost.
Does everyone in my family need an individual card?
No. One card may be used by the entire family.
I just received my card. Can I use it right away?
Yes. Just present your card and prescription at a participating retail pharmacy to receive a discount at the time of purchase.
How are these pharmacy discounts different from traditional prescription insurance?
This plan is not insurance; it is a pharmacy discount offer. 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 forms to 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 Co-op Connections card with my current insurance benefit to reduce my costs?
Your card cannot be used in conjunction with insurance. However, use your card to purchase prescriptions not covered by your insurance plans at a discounted rate.
Where can I get a list of pharmacies that accept the card?
The Co-op Connections card is accepted at over 60,000 retail pharmacies nationwide, including CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Target ant more. You can find participating pharmacy locations at: www.locateproviders.com.
Will I always receive the lowest price?
Yes. You will receive the best price available to you through this program at the pharmacy. On occasion, pharmacies will price a particular medication lower than the discount rate provided by the card. If that occurs, you will receive the lower price.
Can I find out the discounted price of my prescriptions before going to the pharmacy?
Yes, if you know the name, strength and quantity of the medication, you can find the discounted price of the medication by visiting: www.rxpricequotes.com.
Why did the price of my prescription change since my last purchase?
Drug prices are different from pharmacy to pharmacy. Even chains have different prices in their stores depending on the population they are servicing. Additionally, manufacturers’ drug prices change periodically.
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