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MaxForward: cost containment for sustainable savings.

A comprehensive suite of cost containment solutions designed to manage and mitigate drug expenses while ensuring optimal care, with targeted savings for plan sponsors and members.

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What is MaxForward?MaxForward is MaxCare’s cost containment suite of four programs: MaxAccess (international drug importation), MaxAssist (patient assistance), MaxProtect (specialty manufacturer assistance) and MaxChoice (reference pricing). Each one targets a different cost driver, from high-cost specialty drugs to categories with wide price variation, while protecting member access.

MaxAccess

International drug importation that eliminates employee copays and reduces plan cost by sourcing medications through vetted international pharmacy partners.

MaxAssist

A patient assistance program that helps eligible patients with chronic, life-threatening or high-cost conditions get free or near-free prescription drugs.

MaxProtect

Connects patients on specialty drugs with manufacturer assistance, reducing specialty costs by about 35% with average annual member savings of $950.

Specialty medications can represent over 50% of total drug spend.

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MaxChoice

A reference-based pricing model that steers to equally safe, effective treatments at lower prices in categories with wide cost variation.

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35%of the time we identify and implement a lower-cost, clinically equivalent alternative

3×the industry average

$950average annual savings for members in MaxProtect

Why MaxForward

Savings that don’t come out of member care

Comprehensive savings strategies. Tailored programs manage both general and specialty medication costs.
Patient-centric assistance. Members reach life-saving medications without financial burden.
Sustainable cost management. Care is maintained or enhanced while plan spend drops.
Transparent and efficient. Clear communication with plan sponsors and members.

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